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As more CT towns fight data centers, developer in central CT community pitches the benefits
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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Several towns in Connecticut have imposed bans or moratoriums on new data centers amid rising public opposition, but some expansions, like the $200 million cogNovum project in Trumbull, continue. Developers emphasize benefits such as no increased electricity draw or noise, while opponents organize campaigns against expansions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Enterprise Software.
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Local opposition in Connecticut is reshaping data center regulations, cutting off greenfield builds but allowing expansions under restrictions. You, as a data centre developer or service provider, must choose locations carefully and engage communities early to avoid moratorium backlash.
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