FuelCell Energy shares rose 14.26% to $17.71 on September 17 after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Ratepayer Protection Act by 417-3. The legislation requires data centers consuming more than 100 megawatts to pay for their own grid-connection infrastructure and power-supply upgrades, rather than passing those costs to residential and small-business customers through higher utility rates. Investors viewed the measure as a potential boost for behind-the-meter energy systems, which generate and store electricity at the customer’s site. Bloom Energy and Plug Power also gained about 4% and 5%, respectively. Analyst views remain mixed: Craig-Hallum’s Eric Stine retained a Buy rating, while Citi’s Vikram Bagri initiated coverage with Hold and a $19 target. The five-analyst consensus is Moderate Buy, with a $22.67 average target implying about 28% upside. FuelCell’s latest quarterly results missed expectations, and the company faces concerns over its backlog, profitability, operating performance and a securities class action lawsuit covering investors who bought shares between June 24 and September 1, 2026. Director Homer Livingston III bought 16,404 shares on September 14, increasing his direct holding by roughly 62%.