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    PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		15
    CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20171214
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    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20171108
    EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20171108

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    	COMPANY DATA:
    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FUELCELL ENERGY INC
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000886128
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES [3690]
    		IRS NUMBER:				060853042
    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

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    		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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    		STREET 1:		3 GREAT PASTURE RD
    		CITY:			DANBURY
    		STATE:			CT
    		ZIP:			06813
    		BUSINESS PHONE:		2038256000

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    		STREET 1:		3 GREAT PASTURE ROAD
    		CITY:			DANBURY
    		STATE:			CT
    		ZIP:			06813

    	FORMER COMPANY:
    		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ENERGY RESEARCH CORP /NY/
    		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930328
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