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Leasing Land for Solar Farm: Your Ultimate Guide
As the need and desire for renewable energy grows nationwide, government incentives have made it easier for landowners and developers to work together to create sustainable solar farms. By leasing land to solar developers, landowners can receive long-term passive...
NYS Assembly CLCPA Implementation Hearing testimony by U.S. Light Energy
U.S. Light Energy’s President and CEO, Mark Richardson, shares his testimony and comments regarding the implementation of New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). This video contains excerpts from the New York State Assembly’s public hearing...
U.S. Light Energy and Standard Solar Host National Grid CEO and President At Sugar Hill Community Solar Farm
Clifton Park, NY, June 25, 2021 – Last week, on June 16, Latham, NY based community solar developer U.S. Light Energy, along with its partner Standard Solar Inc., a nationally recognized leader in the development, funding, ownership and operation of commercial and...
What Makes a Great Community Solar Site?
At U.S. Light Energy, we are consistently reviewing landowner submitted properties to see if they are viable candidates for a community solar project. As we review those, we consider a wide variety of factors, some of which can be difficult for landowners to gauge,...
Solar Myths Debunked: Solar Panel Recycling
As the number of installed solar projects continues to climb, and projects installed in the late 1990s and early 2000s approach the end of their usable life, there is mounting concern over what happens to used solar panels after they are decommissioned. Are they left...
How Much Land is Needed for Community Solar?
Just How Much Land Is Needed For Community Solar? Our goal at U.S. Light Energy is to expand access to clean, renewable solar energy to everyone, including low- and moderate-income residents, all while building a stronger and more resilient distribution electrical...
Over Two Dozen Ways You Can Make A Difference on Earth Day 2021
The team at U.S. Light Energy is committed to fighting climate change and ending greenhouse gas emissions. For us, every day is an opportunity to make a difference. Today, however, is Earth Day! A day dedicated to environmental education and action worldwide. For over...
Meet The Women of U.S. Light Energy
March is Women’s History Month, so to celebrate, we’ve been featuring some of the amazing women that work at U.S. Light Energy. You’ve already had the chance to meet each of them on our Facebook page, but to finish the month, we’re posting all of them together. These...
Successful Fundraising Efforts Result in Malta Give to Dine Program Extension to March 3
Chamber Commends local donors and supporting companies that have raised more than $10,000 to feed the Hungry in Malta Malta, NY – The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce today announced that due to the generous support of local businesses and Chamber members, the...
Introducing the US Light Energy Land Lease Referral Program
US Light Energy is committed to developing clean, renewable energy projects that have a positive impact on the environment and the surrounding community. Our landowners share that commitment, and they benefit from the projects developed on their land. Now, with our...
Lee Evans Joins U.S. Light Energy
Latham, NY based solar developer US Light Energy is pleased to announce the addition of Lee Evans to its growing team as its new Sales Director. Most recently, Lee was head of Business Development at ReWire Energy, a family-owned Energy Advisory firm. He has been a...
Community Solar is Here: Time to Subscribe and Save
When it comes to “going clean and saving green,” nothing fits the bill quite like community solar. We’re thrilled to be kicking our subscription process into high gear, as we introduce increased capabilities and expanded opportunities to access the energy,...