Ansonia says fuel cell projects—not a data center—are planned for former industrial site
Ansonia, CT city officials debunked social media rumors about a data center being planned for the former SHW Casting Co. site. Mayor Frank Tyszka clarified that two fuel cell projects, involving Johnson Controls International and HyAxiom, Inc., are instead being explored for the property. The city is awaiting Connecticut Siting Council approval for these fuel cell developments.
Ansonia, Connecticut, Mayor Frank Tyszka addressed widespread social media speculation regarding the development of a data center at the former SHW Casting Co. industrial site on North Main Street. Residents expressed concerns, but city officials swiftly clarified that a data center is not planned for the property.
Instead, the city is actively pursuing two fuel cell projects for the redeveloped site. Mayor Tyszka confirmed ongoing discussions with Johnson Controls International and HyAxiom, Inc. about leasing space for these energy developments.
The proposed fuel cell projects require approval from the Connecticut Siting Council under a Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solutions proposal. The city is currently coordinating the necessary interconnection and permitting to advance these projects.