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Trinity Energy (Trinity), a leading provider of turn-key sustainable energy solutions, today announced the deployment of a modular, off-grid electrified energy system at Costco Wholesale’s (Costco) Norwalk, Connecticut warehouse, representing a bold step toward energy independence for large-scale operations. The battery and solar microgrid system transforms energy from a traditional operating cost into a strategic asset, enabling the retailer’s standalone tire center to run entirely off the grid while supporting Costco’s broader goals around sustainability and resilience.
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The microgrid system is designed to fully power Costco’s standalone tire center using a modular solar and battery microgrid that generates, stores, and delivers clean, reliable energy on-site. The installation is capable of delivering up to 2 MWh of power per day without relying on the grid.
"Energy should be treated as a necessary, finite resource as opposed to an expense or balance sheet charge,” said Shay Reed, Assistant General Merchandising Manager at Costco Wholesale. “Our work with Trinity shows how energy can become a real asset that secures our operations, aligns with our sustainability goals, and reduces risk. This partnership is helping us lead the way toward greater energy independence.”
This latest effort reflects Trinity’s broader strategic evolution to empower enterprises to own their energy future through fast, flexible, and scalable off-grid infrastructure. These energy solutions offer rapid speed-to-market and flexible electrification across a range of sectors, including fleet depots, hospitality, commercial, and multi-family properties.
Experts have demonstrated that energy demand will surge due to AI infrastructure and continued EV adoption. Traditional grid-tied infrastructure will not be able to keep up, threatening operational continuity for many businesses. Delays, limited capacity, and high costs have made off-grid solutions not just attractive but essential in this climate.
“This isn’t just about providing clean energy, it’s about redefining energy as a strategic asset,” said Darin Leonard, President of Trinity Energy. “We’re enabling our partners to generate and manage their own energy with speed, autonomy, and ethical integrity.”
Trinity’s modular electrified structures and integrated microgrids frequently utilize solar generation, battery storage, inverters, and energy distribution systems into a single, seamless ecosystem. These systems are designed to meet the real-world challenges of organizations facing rising costs, environmental mandates, and operational risk due to grid instability.
Tim Owen, COO, Trinity Energy, added, “By integrating our advanced hardware and software into a single, cohesive solution, we guarantee customers an intelligent, proven, and rigorously tested renewable energy system designed to meet their current and future energy needs.”
This deployment highlights Trinity’s growing momentum in delivering scalable off-grid energy solutions to large enterprises seeking greater energy independence. With additional projects coming online soon, Trinity is rapidly expanding its reach—helping organizations across industries transition away from grid dependency and toward clean, self-sustaining power systems that support long-term resilience and operational control.
To learn more about Trinity Energy’s sector-specific solutions and evolving energy strategy, visit the newly relaunched www.TrinityEnergy.net.
About Trinity Energy
Trinity Energy is a leader in off-grid, renewable electrification solutions that help organizations achieve energy independence, resilience, and sustainability. Specializing in modular energy systems that generate, store, and distribute solar power, Trinity serves key sectors including fleet, hospitality, commercial, and multi-family housing. With a focus on speed-to-market, ethical energy practices, and end-to-end project execution, Trinity transforms energy from a utility cost into a strategic business asset. From concept to commissioning, Learn more at www.TrinityEnergy.net.
Costco Wholesale’s Norwalk, Connecticut warehouse.
Aaron Glenn finally had seen enough from his porous, underachieving New York Jets defense after 14 games.
The first-year head coach fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks on Monday, a day after the team gave up 48 points in one of its worst losses in a 3-11 season.
Glenn announced that Chris Harris, the team's defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator, would take over for Wilks. Glenn added that he would assist Harris in the play-calling duties this week.
Glenn said during a video call with reporters that he made the decision late Sunday night — a few hours after New York's 48-20 loss at Jacksonville. He said he spoke to Wilks on Monday morning to inform him that he was relieving him of his duties.
“I felt like it was the best decision for the organization at this time,” Glenn said. “I've said this all along, that I'm evaluating players, I'm evaluating coaches, I'm evaluating myself, and I just felt like this was the best decision for right now, for the team and for this organization.”
The 56-year-old Wilks was the first of the Jets' three coordinators hired by Glenn after he took over as head coach in January. Wilks was out of the NFL last season while serving as a volunteer adviser for Charlotte’s football team. He was San Francisco’s defensive coordinator in 2023, but was fired after the 49ers’ loss in the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Wilks' defense with the Jets struggled all season, ranking among the league's worst against the run and points allowed. New York set an NFL record with no interceptions through its first 14 games, which also tied a league mark for any 14-game stretch in a season.
The Jets had expected their defense to be a strength for a team that was adjusting to changes to its coaching staff and with a new general manager in Darren Mougey. But the unit struggled all season under Wilks. As of Monday, the Jets' defense ranks 20th overall, 29th against the run and 30th in average points allowed. The pass defense has been serviceable, ranking 12th in the league.
New York, which failed to make the playoffs for the 15th straight year, dealt two of its top players — cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams — at the trade deadline. That further weakened an already inconsistent defense under Wilks.
Two weeks ago, the Jets gave up 167 yards rushing in a 27-24 victory over Atlanta. They followed that up by allowing 239 yards on the ground last week in a 34-10 loss to Miami. On Sunday, Trevor Lawrence threw five touchdown passes and ran for another score in the blowout loss at Jacksonville, during which the Jaguars scored on eight of their first nine possessions.
After the game, Glenn brushed off questions about whether he might consider pulling play-calling duties from Wilks, saying he brought the veteran coach to New York “for a reason, and I want him to run his system.” A few hours later, Glenn decided to move forward without Wilks for the final three games of the season.
“I just thought that from last week going into this week, the improvement wasn't there,” Glenn said. “And I thought it was time to make a change.”
The 43-year-old Harris had 16 career interceptions while playing safety for eight NFL seasons during two stints with Chicago, along with stops in Carolina, Detroit and Jacksonville. After retiring from playing in 2013, Harris began his coaching career as a defensive quality control coach for the Bears before joining the Chargers as an assistant defensive backs coach in 2016.
He served in the same role for Washington from 2020 through the 2022 season before being hired by Tennessee as the defensive pass game coordinator and cornerbacks coach.
Glenn said Harris has experience calling defensive plays in the preseason, so he expects him to get up to speed quickly.
“This is a league of change,” Glenn said. “And with change comes opportunity, and this will be a good opportunity for him to get a chance to call it.”
The Jets actually got their second defensive takeaway of the season against Jacksonville, a fumble recovery by Malachi Moore — just over two months after Andre Cisco's fumble recovery against Denver on Oct. 12. New York ranks last in the NFL with a minus-17 turnover differential.
“I want to see consistent improvement,” Glenn said. “I want to see structure that’s consistent. I want to see play that’s consistent. And I want to see the culture of this football team come together.”
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FILE - New York Jets defensive coordinator Steve Wilks walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, on Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
