U.S. Light Energy Community Solar Project in New York Now Operating, Brings Clean Energy to Hundreds of Lewis County Residents
Posted on May 4, 2020
U.S. Light Energy delivers second largest community solar project in the state to New Yorkers DENMARK, NY – May 4, 2020 – U.S. Light Energy, a leading New York solar energy company specializing in the development of solar electric and community solar systems, along with its project partners, today announced the completion of the Denmark
Sales Executive – Renewable Energy, Solar
Posted on March 2, 2020
We are seeking an experienced Sales Executives to add to our Sales Team. The Sales Executive’s efforts will be focused on Land Acquisition for solar farms in the Northeast Region of the United States. Three to five years’ experience and a background in Solar, Real Estate, Retail Energy, or Telecommunications Sales is preferred, a bachelor’s
Inside Sales Assistant – Renewable Energy, Solar
Posted on March 2, 2020
U.S. Light Energy in Latham, NY is currently seeking an Inside Sales Assistant to assist our Sales team with Community Solar Land Acquisition. One to three years’ experience and a background in Solar, Real Estate, Energy Sales, or Telecommunications Sales is preferred. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience is preferred. Working with our
The Development of a Community Solar Project in Clifton Park, New York
Posted on December 6, 2019
Clifton Park, New York, is a town with a population of nearly 38,000, about twelve miles north of Albany. Its first community solar project, the Sugar Hill Solar Farm, opened in October. It was not all that long ago that permitting and financial structures for community solar projects were not in place for the State
New York is Leading on Community Solar
Posted on November 18, 2019
November 14, 2019 Market Developments, New Technology, Standard Solar By Daryl Pilon New York State has become one of the country’s leading markets for community solar, and Standard Solar, along with its partners, is providing the expertise and financing needed to bring these types of projects to completion. The state’s embrace of community solar is the result of
U.S. Light Energy Breaks Ground on Community Solar Project in Denmark, NY, First in Lewis County
Posted on October 30, 2019
DENMARK, NY – October 29, 2019 – U.S. Light Energy, a leading New York solar energy company specializing in the development of solar electric and community solar systems, executives along with local, state and federal representatives and project partners held a groundbreaking event in Denmark, New York to officially launch construction of the Denmark Community
U.S. Light Energy Completes First-Of-Its-Kind Community Solar Farm in Clifton Park
Posted on October 22, 2019
Sugar Hill Solar Farm will power up to 600 homes and businesses CLIFTON PARK, NY – October 22, 2019 – Today, U.S. Light Energy, a leading New York solar energy company specializing in the development of solar electric and community solar systems, celebrated the completion of the Sugar Hill Solar Farm. Local officials, project partners
Rewire Energy Announces New Partnership with US Light Energy
Posted on October 16, 2019
Agreement Allows Saratoga-based Zero Energy Consulting Firm to Market and Sell Subscriptions to Community Solar Projects Across the Region Saratoga Springs, NY – ReWire Energy today announced an exciting new partnership with U.S. Light Energy, a Latham, New York-based distributed generation energy development company, that will offer power from U.S. Light Energy’s Community Solar Projects
New York Energy Summit
Posted on October 15, 2019
Later this week, U.S. Light Energy President and CEO Mark Richardson will participate in an important discussion on the future of distributed solar during the New York Energy Summit in Albany, New York (Oct 16-18). The discussion, The Distributed Solar Boom & Why It’s Critical to Fulfilling NY’s New Policies, will focus on New York’s
US Light Energy and Capital Roots Announce Community Solar Partnership
Posted on August 13, 2019
Community Solar Subscribers help support Capital Roots with $50 donation TROY, NY – US Light Energy, a leading New York solar energy company specializing in the development of solar electric and community solar systems, joined Capital Roots today along with local and state representatives, advocates, and supporters at Capital Roots’ headquarters in Troy, NY to
Learn How Community Solar Deals Get Done!
Posted on July 3, 2019
Join three nationally-known community solar experts—including our own President and CEO Mark Richardson—on Wednesday, July 10, as they discuss how to get community solar deals done during an informative webinar in cooperation with pv magazine USA. Currently, between 50% and 75% of potential solar consumers, including residences, businesses, schools and towns (among others), can’t put
7 MW Community Solar Site Under Construction
Posted on June 5, 2019
US Light Energy begins construction on 7-MW community solar project in New York
New York’s Golden Opportunity for Solar Energy
Posted on April 8, 2019
By Mark Richardson, President and CEO of U.S. Light Energy I’ve just finished a new podcast featuring an interview with David Wallace-Wells, whose new book, The Uninhabitable Earth, Life After Warming, offers a sobering account of the current state of our climate and humanity’s path forward. The single most alarming fact is that “half of
Community Solar is Here: Time to Subscribe and Save
Posted on February 28, 2019
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, environmental and economic benefits of solar power. In fact, the time to subscribe to community
US Light Energy and Tri-County Energy Cooperative Sign 20-Year PPA for 16 MW of Solar Power
Posted on January 30, 2019
Multiple project locations across upstate New York will generate 20M kWh of clean, renewable energy annually for consortium members LATHAM, NY – US Light Energy, a leading New York solar energy company specializing in the development of solar electric and community solar systems, has been selected to construct 16 MW of solar generation capacity for
Solar Power Could Be Lucrative For Lewis County Farmers
Posted on January 30, 2019
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
Standard Solar Boosts Community Solar Portfolio Through Acquisition of Six Solar Projects in New York from US Light Energy
Posted on August 19, 2018
Six locations will generate more than 46,725,000 kWh of clean, renewable energy for NY residents via community solar.
Solitude Solar, LLC is now US Light Energy
Posted on August 6, 2018
Solitude Solar, LLC in Latham, New York recently announced they have changed their name to US Light Energy. “The name change helps to
An Interview with Mark Richardson: President of Solitude Solar
Posted on November 15, 2017
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
Posted on October 6, 2017
The solar industry isn’t easy, and the owners of US Light Energy aren’t ones to back down from even the most difficult challenges.
The Climate Clock is Ticking…
Posted on October 2, 2017
Carbon pollution is the primary reason the Earth is warming. The higher the number climbs over time, the greater the risk from climate change.
Big Increases in Electric and Gas Bills Proposed Across Upstate New York
Posted on August 29, 2017
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.
Solitude Solar Project Lewis County, NY
Posted on August 21, 2017
The Watertown Daily Times has written an article on an upcoming Solitude Solar Community Solar Farm project in Lewis County, NY!
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