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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...
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...
Solar Power Could Be Lucrative For Lewis County Farmers
Solar power may be the new wave in Lewis County. U.S. Light Energy, a company out of Latham, New York, is contracting with a handful of farmers around the county to put up what are called “Community” solar projects View Press Release Article Here [gravityform id="2"...
Standard Solar Acquires Six Community Solar Projects in NY
Six locations will generate more than 46,725,000 kWh of clean, renewable energy for NY residents via community solar. View Press Release Article Here
Solitude Solar, LLC is now US Light Energy
Solitude Solar, LLC in Latham, New York recently announced they have changed their name to US Light Energy. “The name change helps to complete the connection from Solitude Solar, LLC to the old US Light Energy, where all the key employees worked together as...
An Interview with Mark Richardson: President of Solitude Solar
Mark Richardson: President of Solitude Solar LLC takes some time to share a few words about who we are, where we came from and why we are so passionate about building projects that will benefit people for generations to come.
Times Union: “Solitude Solar Rising on Wave of Community Solar Projects” October 2017
Solitude Solar rising on wave of community solar projects By Larry Rulison Published 3:57 pm, Thursday, October 5, 2017 Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI, Albany Times Union Hunter The solar industry isn’t easy, and the owners of US Light Energy aren’t ones to back down from even...
Proposal For Surge in Electric & Gas Bills Cross Upstate New York
National Grid is Trying to Raise your Rates! National Grid has asked the NYS Public Service Commission (PSC) for big increases in your electric and gas delivery rates: 17.5% for electric and 20.5% for natural gas. This translates to an increase of over $200 per year...