Gov. M. Jodi Rell said Thursday FuelCell Energy Inc. in Danbury won a $100,000 federal energy grant to investigate the commercial application of one of FuelCell’s research projects.
FuelCell is developing technology for producing high-purity hydrogen that could be used at refueling stations for hydrogen-powered automobiles  and equipment.
Rell said FuelCell was among 1,862 applications submitted nationwide to the U.S. Energy Department’s Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs.
FuelCell is primarily involved in manufacturing and marketing high-efficiency electric generators powered by an assortment of renewable fuels.
