Connecticut

Data center activity in Connecticut

News Clip0:36NBC Connecticut·Hartford, Capitol Planning Region County, CT

Hartford mayor disputes AI data center rumors as residents call for transparency | NBC Connecticut

Hartford residents are concerned about rumors of a controversial AI data center replacing an old facility. However, the Hartford mayor disputes these claims, clarifying that the project focuses on innovation and AI education rather than a data center. The city is awaiting state funding, and final plans remain unreleased, leading to calls for transparency from skeptics.

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6/5/2026

News Clip2:04NBC Connecticut·Hartford, Capitol Planning Region County, CT

Hartford officials push back on AI data center rumors at former processing center site

Residents in Hartford are concerned about rumors that a former data processing center site could become an AI data center. Mayor Arunan Arulampalam denies these plans, instead envisioning an innovation center for workforce development. Community members are pushing for more transparency from city officials as the city awaits potential state funding.

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6/5/2026

News Clipfox61.com·Hartford, Capitol Planning Region County, CT

Hartford mayor denies rumors of AI data center coming to city

Hartford, Connecticut Mayor Arunan Arulampalam denied rumors of an AI data center being developed at 150 Windsor St., following community concerns from activists like Jendayi Scott about potential negative impacts. The mayor clarified that the site is planned for a workforce and innovation campus, not a data center, and will involve classrooms and collaborative spaces.

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6/4/2026

News Clip3:06FOX 61·Hartford, Capitol Planning Region County, CT

Hartford mayor says AI data center is not coming to city despite concerns

Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam has denied rumors that an AI data center is planned for an old data processing center near Duncan Park, despite community concerns about environmental impacts and energy usage. The mayor clarified that the city intends to build a workforce and innovation campus at the site, which would include classrooms and collaboration spaces for businesses and students, not a server-heavy data center. The project, which would replace an outdated building, is contingent on state funding.

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6/4/2026

News ClipWFSB·CT

GameStop adapts as data center construction falls behind expectations

GameStop is shifting its business strategy to attract new customers. Concurrently, tech companies are facing delays as data center construction is falling behind expectations.

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6/3/2026

News ClipCT Mirror·CT

Connecticut faces potential threat from hyperscale data centers, opinion piece warns

An opinion piece warns that Connecticut, despite being small and densely populated, could become a target for hyperscale AI data centers, which have devastating environmental impacts seen in other states. The author urges proactive measures to prevent such developments, highlighting the immense resource consumption of these facilities.

environmental electricity water government

6/2/2026

News ClipHartford Courant·Hartford, Capitol Planning Region County, CT

Misinformation surrounds CT technology hub plan. What’s going there is for ‘workforce of tomorrow’

Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam is addressing community misinformation regarding a proposed technology hub, clarifying that it is not a massive data center. Residents had raised concerns about energy and water consumption, but the mayor asserts the project is an "innovation workforce campus" focused on AI education.

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5/28/2026

News ClipCT Insider·CT

Why one Connecticut town approved a two-year ban on data centers

A town in Connecticut has approved a two-year ban on data center development. The article discusses the reasons why the local government took this regulatory action.

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5/23/2026

News ClipNews-Times·CT

Why one Connecticut town approved a two-year moratorium on data centers

A town in Connecticut has approved a two-year moratorium on data center development. The article discusses the reasons behind this decision by the local government.

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5/23/2026

News ClipCT Insider·CT

Why Eversource is resisting surging interest in data centers coming to Connecticut$

Eversource CEO Joe Nolan expressed strong resistance to data centers establishing in Connecticut, citing concerns about potential overloads, strain on the power grid, and increased costs for residential customers. Jacob Lucas, vice president of transmission and system planning, highlighted that large data centers requiring 100 megawatts or more pose serious challenges to the state's energy supply and infrastructure. While the company cannot legally refuse service, they are actively discouraging such developments.

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5/15/2026

News ClipHartford Business Journal·Trumbull, Fairfield County, CT

365 Data Centers eyes CT for AI data center as part of national expansion

365 Data Centers has partnered with Aphorio Carter to develop 200 megawatts of high-density data centers across the US, with Trumbull, Connecticut, identified as a potential location. This announcement coincides with Connecticut lawmakers considering bills that could affect data center tax incentives and electricity requirements in the state.

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5/6/2026

News ClipThe Bristol Edition·Bristol, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County, CT

Mayor’s column: Let’s talk about data center

The Mayor of Bristol, CT, discusses a proposed edge data center on the former Dodge Village site on Riverside Avenue. The column details the project's timeline, including state approval for a fuel cell and local zoning changes to accommodate data centers. It emphasizes that this smaller facility is designed for sustainability and will bring its own power, differentiating it from larger, resource-intensive data centers.

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4/20/2026

News ClipThe Bristol Edition·Bristol, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County, CT

Inland Wetlands approves permit for Riverside Avenue data center

The Inland Wetlands Watercourses Agency/Conservation Commission in Bristol, CT, approved a wetlands permit for a 27,000-square-foot data center proposed by ReNew Properties LLC on Riverside Avenue. The approval includes a 25-year stormwater management plan and other conditions to protect the Pequabuck River from runoff. Described as a "Micro Cloud Technology Center" with on-site energy generation, the project's energy component had already been approved by the state Siting Council.

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4/9/2026

News Clipgoverning.com·CT

Connecticut’s Data Center Tax Break Bet Isn’t Paying Off

Connecticut's data center tax break program, established in 2021, has seen limited success with only one company utilizing the incentive. State officials are assessing the program's efficacy, weighing concerns about high energy costs and minimal job creation. The initiative's failure to attract more data center development is leading to a reevaluation of its benefits.

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4/1/2026

News Clipbristolpress.com·Bristol, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County, CT

Wetlands conflicts not expected with data center

Bristol Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu anticipates no wetlands or water supply issues with a proposed $50 million data center project by ReNew Developers LLC on Riverside Ave. The 40,000 square foot facility, with a four-megawatt fuel cell system, is planned for a former Brownfield site and will eventually be reviewed by the Wetlands Commission.

environmental water announcement government zoning

3/30/2026

News ClipCT Insider·CT

Connecticut offered big data center tax breaks. Only one has taken them

Connecticut implemented significant tax breaks to attract data center development. However, despite the incentives, only one data center has so far taken advantage of these tax breaks.

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3/29/2026

News ClipHartford Business Journal·Torrington, Northwest Hills Planning Region County, CT

FuelCell Energy bets on AI data centers with hopes of expanding Torrington manufacturing plant$

FuelCell Energy is strategically repositioning itself to provide power solutions specifically for AI data centers, with this market now driving over 80% of its proposal pipeline. This shift is expected to lead to an expansion of its manufacturing facility in Torrington, Connecticut.

electricity announcement

3/23/2026

News ClipThe Day·Waterford, New London County, CT

Waterford data center plan likely over as host agreement expires

A data center plan in Waterford is likely defunct after its host agreement expired. The town's First Selectman has stated he will not support any data center developments in the future, effectively ending prospects for such projects.

announcement government opposition

3/20/2026