The CPES New Energy Professionals (NEPs) hosted an exclusive members-only tour of the Northfield Mountain Pumped Hydro Storage Station in Northfield, MA, on Friday, October 16. Members of the Northeast Energy & Commerce Association (NECA) were also be in attendance. Tickets included transportation to/from the Hartford area to Northfield Mountain and lunch.
Northfield Mountain, FirstLight’s flagship facility, is New England’s largest energy storage facility. This giant water battery is capable of powering more than 1 million homes for up to 7.5 hours each and every day, making it an ideal solution to help other intermittent renewable resources.
Date: Friday, October 16
Location: Northfield Mountain Recreation & Environmental Center
99 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Schedule of Events:
8:00 AM: Depart from Hartford, CT
10:00 AM: Guided Tour
12:00 PM: Lunch & Discussion
2:00 PM: Depart from Northfield Mountain
4:00 PM: Arrive Back in Hartford, CT
Sponsored by CT Green Bank.