The Candlewood Lake Authority is wholly dedicated to the safekeeping of Candlewood Lake. We promote responsible recreation, conservation, and stewardship for the largest lake in the state of Connecticut. Candlewood Lake Authority partners with the many stakeholders to advocate for Candlewood Lake including owners FirstLight Power Company, federal permittee Federal Energy & Resource Committee (FERC), the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) as well as local public officials, businesses, and residents.
January 20, 2026
FirstLight, the owner and operator of the Rocky River Pumped Hydro Storage Station, noted that they initiated the dra…
December 31, 2025
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October 23, 2025
"FirstLight, the owner and operator of the Rocky River Pumped Hydro Storage Station, will initiate the shallow drawdo…