Data Center Operator Plans Upgrades in Connecticut as AI Demand Surges
365 Data Centers is evaluating upgrades to its existing facility in Trumbull as part of a nationwide expansion strategy focused on artificial intelligence workloads. The Norwalk-based operator, owned by Stonecourt Capital, has partnered with Florida-based Aphorio Carter to develop high-density data centers across the country.
Aphorio Carter acquired the Trumbull facility in 2024 in partnership with CogNovum, which operates the 228,000-square-foot site at 80 Merritt Boulevard. The company is not building a new data center in Trumbull but upgrading the existing structure.
"We are simply updating an existing, historic facility to ensure we can continue serving our customers effectively, while supporting the town with local jobs and substantial tax revenue," said Roelof Opperman, CEO and founder of CogNovum.
Expansion Pipeline Spans Six States
365 Data Centers has initiated letters of intent for projects in Aurora, Colorado, and Simpsonville, Kentucky. Additional sites in Trumbull, Louisville, Louisville, Harrisonburg, Virginia, and Columbus, Ohio remain under evaluation.
The facilities are designed to support high-density liquid-to-chip infrastructure for AI and high-performance computing workloads. Derek Gillespie, CEO and Chief Revenue Officer of 365 Data Centers, said the partnership allows the company to "create new value in existing assets while bringing new capacity online to support today's demand."
Connecticut's Infrastructure Advantage
Connecticut has more than 50 data centers, according to industry database Data Center Map. The state attracts large operators because it offers reliable electric infrastructure and proximity to fiber-optic trunk lines-both critical for data center operations.
In 2021, Connecticut approved tax incentives for new data centers. The state waives property, sales, and use taxes for 20 years on facilities investing at least $200 million, or for 30 years on investments exceeding $400 million.
Opperman previously said he plans to invest $200 million in the Trumbull data center over several years. The original facility was constructed in 1960 and initially built for Nasdaq.
The proposed upgrades would rely on the site's existing power infrastructure rather than generate additional capacity. John Regan, President and COO of Aphorio Carter, said the partnership creates "a scalable supply of power-rich environments that can be delivered faster and perform at a higher level than traditional developments."
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