First Light Power

FirstLight Power is a leading clean power producer and energy storage company in New England with a portfolio that includes over 1,400 MW of hydroelectric generation, pumped hydro storage and solar generation. It is the largest hydroelectric and storage company in New England.   As part of the company’s commitment to environmental awareness and sustainability, FirstLight maintains and operates nature trails and recreation and environmental programs at our facilities in Massachusetts and Connecticut. We are also stewards of more than 14,000 acres and hundreds of miles of shoreline along some of our region’s most beautiful rivers and lakes.

WHAT DOES FIRSTLIGHT DO?

FirstLight is a merchant electricity generation company with primarily hydroelectric, pumped hydro storage, and solar facilities operating along several rivers in both Massachusetts and Connecticut, serving the communities in those areas.  We provide clean, renewable energy and energy storage for the region. In addition to keeping the lights on, FirstLight’s assets are vital resources that help to maintain the reliability of New England’s energy grid.

CULTURE

We are proud of our deep roots in the regions where we work. Some of our equipment and facilities were installed over 100 years ago and are still in operation today. With that said, we would not be where we are today without the thoughtful, committed, and hard-working teams of employees that we have.

MISSION

FirstLight’s mission is to provide safe and affordable energy solutions leading to a cleaner, more reliable energy future. We are dedicated to being conscientious stewards promoting a greener environment in our communities.

VISION

FirstLight’s vision is to grow and diversify as a company, and to lead our industry in providing innovative, environmentally friendly energy solutions. 

VALUES

Safety: Providing a safe environment for our employees and for all visitors to our recreational facilities. 

Respect:

Showing respect for each other and the environment, fostering an inclusive and diverse team of employees, and providing a strong commitment to social responsibility.

Integrity:

Exemplifying integrity in all business decisions highlighted through honesty, transparency, and trust.

Operational Excellence:

Continually striving to achieve the greatest level of operational excellence so that our work is performed efficiently and effectively.

SERVING COMMUNITIES IN MASSACHUSETTS AND CONNECTICUT

FirstLight Power is a leading clean power producer based in Massachusetts and Connecticut with a portfolio that includes over 1,400 MW of hydroelectric generation, pumped hydro energy storage, and solar generation. Our locations include two pumped hydro energy storage facilities, six conventional hydroelectric generation plants, five run-of-river hydroelectric generation plants, and one solar generation facility.

HOW HYDROPOWER IS GENERATED

Hydropower is electricity generated using the energy of moving water. Rain or melted snow, usually originating in hills and mountains, create streams and rivers that eventually run to the ocean. The energy of that moving water can be substantial.  A typical hydro plant is a system with three parts: a generation plant where the electricity is produced, a dam or canal that can control water flow, and either a river or reservoir to supply the water. To generate electricity hydropower uses falling or flowing water to spin a turbine (part of the generation plant) . The rotating turbine blades spin a generator that converts that mechanical energy into electricity. The amount of electricity generated from each power plant depends on the quantity of the flowing water and the height from which it falls.