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 on May 13, 2021, which was conducted by the Assembly Climate Change Working Group, and the Assembly […]
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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 community solar assets, hosted National Grid CEO John Pettigrew and US President Badar […]
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, like construction costs, zoning rules and potential system sizes. Others, however, […]
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 to rot? Sent to a landfill? Or are they recycled […]
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 50 years, Earth Day has been a focal point of both the […]
How Much Land is Needed for Community Solar? How much land would it take to meet 100% of New York’s electricity needs from solar energy alone? […]
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 incredible women are each an integral part […]
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 creative “Give to Dine” program in Malta would continue through March 31, […]
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 new Land Lease Referral Program, if you share that commitment and want to have […]
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 proven sales leader throughout his 30+ years of experience in sales and marketing. Prior to his tenure at ReWire, Lee excelled in a variety of roles, including senior sales leadership positions at one of […]
