The facility is designed to be resilient and independent from the electrical grid in times of power outage or emergency. The microgrid allows the facility to operate in "island mode" and use the battery backup system to support the critical loads. The battery backup system consists of two Tesla Megapacks that can provide up to 48 hours of backup power for the cold room and eight hours for the fire sprinkler system. The microgrid also helps the facility achieve zero carbon by avoiding the use of fossil fuels.
The project is expected to receive LEED Gold, LEED Zero Energy, LEED Zero Carbon, and Energy Star certifications.
For these reasons, United Therapeutics has been recognized with a honorable mention for the 2024 ISPE FOYA Program.
