FUELCELL ENERGY INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 789 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
539 TECHNOLOGY PARK DR
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
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- LITCHFIELD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335999
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110002498182
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,262 | — |
| 2016 | 1,976 | -13% |
| 2017 | 789 | -60% |
| 2018 | 725 | -8% |
| 2019 | 188 | -74% |
| 2020 | 158 | -16% |
| 2021 | 214 | +35% |
| 2022 | 263 | +23% |
| 2023 | 288 | +9% |
| 2024 | 264 | -8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 244 | 244 | — | — | 1,106 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 14,987 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 661 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 806 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 268 | 268 | — | — | 2,650 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 44,289 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 757 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,194 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 243 | 243 | — | — | 4,957 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 40,883 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 679 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5,327 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 194 | 194 | — | — | 1,332 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 38,395 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 790 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,482 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 138 | 138 | — | — | 947 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 39,999 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 511 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 799 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 168 | 168 | — | — | 786 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 43,085 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lithium carbonate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 707 | |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 447 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 705 | 705 | — | — | 3,173 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 30,889 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lithium carbonate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,080 | |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 682 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 769 | 769 | — | — | 3,420 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 22,188 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lithium carbonate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,620 | |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,009 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 1,956 | 1,956 | — | — | 7,367 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 56,018 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,753 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 6,148 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 2,242 | 2,242 | — | — | 5,118 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 44,979 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lithium carbonate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 7,038 | |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,302 |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | 595 | — | — |
| Lithium carbonate | — | 137 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 14,169 | — | — |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | 1,106 | 21,850 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NORTHLAND ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
PROVIDENCE, RI
|
Chromium | 66 | — | — | — |
|
ALBERT BROTHERS
WATERBURY, CT
|
Chromium | — | 595 | — | — |
|
NORTHLAND ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
PROVIDENCE, RI
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 1,106 | — |
|
ALBERT BROTHERS
WATERBURY, CT
|
Lithium carbonate | — | 137 | — | — |
|
NORTHLAND ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
PROVIDENCE, RI
|
Lithium carbonate | 669 | — | — | — |
|
NORTHLAND ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
PROVIDENCE, RI
|
Nickel | 818 | — | — | — |
|
ALBERT BROTHERS
WATERBURY, CT
|
Nickel | — | 14,169 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | 13 | CITY OF TORRINGTON WATER POLLUTION CONTROL, TORRINGTON |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Mar 3, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 9, 2012 | Mar 12, 2012 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.