In Ansonia, the Board of Aldermen approved the construction of nine fuel cells at the former SHW site, with Johnson Controls leading the project's financing through a lease-purchase agreement. The fuel cells are expected to generate 3.96 megawatts of power, aiming to reduce electricity costs for city-owned buildings and potentially generate revenue by selling power to private customers. The $37 million project is projected to yield about $1.5 million in net revenue for the city each year, factoring in savings from electricity production and potential income from private customers. The fuel cell technology, which uses hydrogen to produce electricity and produces water as a waste product instead of carbon dioxide, aligns with Connecticut's renewable energy standards. The project also envisions the SHW site operating as a microgrid, offering added resilience during power outages. State Rep. Kara Rochelle praised the deal as a positive development, emphasizing the impact of state funding in facilitating environmental cleanup, demolition, and redevelopment in the area. The project is seen as a step towards sustainability and economic growth in Ansonia, with potential benefits for both the city and private customers.