Snohomish, Wash. — Trinity Energy, a leading provider of integrated operating systems for sustainable energy solutions, has taken Costco Wholesale off grid with the launch of an independent, on-site energy system at Costco’s distribution center in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
The fully integrated solar and battery platform was installed significantly faster than installing a traditional energy backup system from local power providers, enabling Costco to accelerate its operational readiness, bypass lengthy grid interconnection queues and permitting delays, and benefit from substantial cost savings.
The energy independence solution, which combines solar power, battery storage and electric fleet charging into one integrated platform, is capable of generating enough power to ensure 24/7 energy reliability for all mission critical energy loads, including data centers and other technology that cannot tolerate outages. Further benefits to Costco include significant reduction of energy costs long term, IRA tax credits for solar/energy storage programs, avoidance of rising utility rates and a turnkey way to meet organizational sustainability, impact and net zero goals.
The newly commissioned independent energy infrastructure is designed to establish a new standard for how large facilities are powered, allowing them to operate independently from the grid when needed. The system powers the entire facility, including all building equipment, allowing evaluation of usage for critical loads like lighting, refrigeration, EV charging and HVAC.
At a time when power reliability, extreme weather and rising energy costs are creating challenges for businesses across the country, this project represents a major shift in how businesses look at energy. With Trinity’s integrated operating system, large facilities no longer need to rely entirely on the grid; they can now generate and manage their own power on-site.
“As our operations continue to grow, it’s important that we expand responsibly and act as a good partner to the communities we serve,” says Shay Reed, AGMM, CEM at Costco Wholesale. “By investing in this integrated on-site energy system, we strengthen the reliability of our Port St. Lucie facility while avoiding additional burden on the utility grid. This approach supports our continued growth, reduces strain on the broader grid during peak demand and helps preserve energy resources for the surrounding community.”
“Kudos to Costo Energy for having the vision to invest in a forward-looking solution that will reap benefits year-round,” says Gonzalo Stabile, vice president of design and engineering at Trinity Energy. “For a distribution center of this scale, uninterrupted power is essential to maintain inventory integrity, logistics flow and overall operational efficiency. Our independent on-site energy infrastructure enables businesses to maintain continuity during grid disruptions, better manage peak demand and stabilize long term energy costs.”
Trinity Energy is a leader in off-grid, renewable electrification solutions that help organizations achieve energy independence, resilience and sustainability. For more information, visit www.TrinityEnergy.net.
SOURCE: Trinity Energy