Costco has implemented an independent, on-site energy system combining solar, battery, and EV charging at its distribution center in Port St. Lucie, Florida, taking the facility off the grid in partnership with Trinity Energy.
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[image] Costco Takes Florida Distribution Center Off the Grid
[image] Costco Wholesale Corp. has implemented an independent, on-site energy system at its distribution center in Port St. Lucie, Fla., taking the facility off the grid amid significant energy challenges in the United States.
[image] Costco partnered with Trinity Energy on the project.
“They're making good economic decisions right and left. I'm a fan for the most part. This helps cement that.”
u/ansyhrrian58 points · Aug 26, 2026View
“I live 15 minutes from this distribution center and the picture in the article does not even come close to representing the scale of it as you drive by. Its nice to see and I have noticed a lot more commercial properties putting solar on the roof in the past year here. Hopefully this is a trend that only accelerates.”
u/dlewis2346 points · Aug 26, 2026View
“I'm still surprised that more businesses that plan to be around for ~10 years don't go solar. In my research for residential solar, at least, it seems like it all evens out around that timeline. I guess long term planning isn't a strong suit for American businesses. EDIT - holy shit, look at those panels: https://assets1.progressivegrocer.com/images/v/max_width_960/files/2026-07/costcooffgriddis”
u/faitswulff13 points · Aug 26, 2026View
“Now, what if Costco provided Solar and battery product and installer options so we don’t have to deal with shady companies. That would be utopia.”
u/artoflearning8 points · Aug 26, 2026View
“with how much fpl has raised rates over the past ten years investing in solar is a clear economic win for any business that has to cool a warehouse. florida gets a ton of sun and it’s easy to match your cooling hours with sunny hours, pre cool enough to coast through the early evening, and kick the hvac back to high when rates are cheap at night.”
u/ImplicitEmpiricism7 points · Aug 26, 2026View
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"[image] Costco partnered with Trinity Energy on the project."
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