Proposed
ReNew Amston data centers on Old Amston Road
Also called: ReNew Amston 1, ReNew Amston 2, Connecticut Data Park
ReNew Developers wants two data centers in the woods on Old Amston Road, powered by fuel cells on site. The state approved the fuel cells years ago, but the town would need to change zoning first. Neighbors raised worries about traffic, noise, water and lighting.
Where things stand: State approved the fuel cells in 2022 and 2023. A town zoning change is still needed; no formal application reported yet.
🕒 Latest update (Oct 6, 2026): Residents packed a town hall meeting to oppose the plan; some asked for a moratorium.
What we know
- 📍 Where42 Old Amston Road, a wooded area with trails, Colchester, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
- 🏢 CompanyReNew Developers LLC
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromGas-fed fuel cells on site: 4.99 MW approved in 2022 and an extra 18 MW approved in 2023 by the state Siting Council.
❓ Still unanswered
Nobody has answered these in public yet. Can you help find out?
- Has ReNew filed a zoning change application with Colchester? 🙋 I'll find out
- How much water would the data centers use? 🙋 I'll find out
- Are the state fuel cell approvals still valid, or were deadlines extended? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Oct 14, 2022State Siting Council approved a 4.99 MW fuel cell to power a data center at 42 Old Amston Road (Petition 1533).
- July 21, 2023Siting Council reopened and changed its ruling for an added 18 MW fuel cell tied to a second data center (Petition 1533A).
- Oct 6, 2026Residents packed a town hall meeting to oppose the plan; some asked for a moratorium.
🛰️ See it from above
An aerial photo of the area.
Photos: USGS The National Map.
Where this comes from
- Petition No. 1533 (ReNew Developers, 42 Old Amston Road) · Connecticut Siting Council · July 21, 2023
- Developer proposes data centers in Colchester, drawing concern from residents · WFSB · Oct 6, 2026
- Colchester residents pack town hall to oppose proposed data center · WFSB · Oct 7, 2026
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