For Indoor Cultivation Operators

Prevent Catastrophic Crop Loss.
Keep Critical Loads Running.

Grid events during peak flower don't have to mean six-figure losses. Protect HVAC, dehumidification, lighting, and controls with phaseable on-site resilience—no diesel dependency, no single points of failure.

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Quick Answer: What is the Cultivation Uptime Program?

Who it's for: Indoor cannabis cultivation operators in Utah facing grid reliability risks or utility capacity constraints. What it solves: Keeps critical loads (HVAC, dehumidification, lighting, controls) running during grid events, preventing crop loss and compliance exposure. Next step: Book a free 15-minute Risk & Uptime Assessment to identify your facility's specific vulnerabilities and get a phaseable mitigation plan.

See How It Works

Watch how the Cultivation Uptime Program protects your operation

The Cost of Doing Nothing

Every day without resilience is another day of exposure.

$100K+

Typical loss from a single outage event during peak flower cycle

48-72 hrs

Window before mold becomes a compliance event after HVAC failure

6+ Months

Recovery time after a significant contamination or crop loss event

You Already Know the Risks

Outages During Peak Cycle = Catastrophic Loss

A 4-hour outage during week 6-8 of flower can destroy an entire crop room. That's not a maintenance issue—it's a six-figure event that sets you back months.

HVAC/Dehu Failure = Mold + Compliance Exposure

Temperature and humidity swings don't just hurt yield—they create compliance nightmares. One mold event can trigger testing failures, product holds, and regulatory scrutiny.

Utility Capacity Caps Block Scaling

Ready to expand but the utility says "no more capacity"? You're stuck waiting 18+ months for infrastructure upgrades—or paying for expensive demand charges that destroy margins.

Generator Dependency = Single Point of Failure

Diesel generators require fuel logistics, regular maintenance, and have their own failure modes. During extended outages or supply disruptions, they become liabilities, not assets.

Why This Can't Wait

The risk window is expanding. The time to act is now.

Peak Season Grid Strain

Summer demand peaks are hitting record levels. Grid operators are struggling. Outages are becoming more frequent and less predictable.

Utility Upgrade Delays

Infrastructure upgrades are taking 18-24+ months. If you're capacity-capped now, waiting for the utility means losing growth seasons.

Insurance & Compliance Scrutiny

After major loss events, carriers are asking harder questions about backup power and business continuity. Proactive resilience = better coverage terms.

How It Works

Three steps to operational resilience.

1

Assessment

15-minute call to map your critical loads, identify vulnerabilities, and quantify your outage exposure. We show you exactly where you're at risk.

2

Phase Plan

We design a phaseable mitigation plan starting with your highest-priority loads. Phase 1 "Keep Alive" gets you protected fast with minimal disruption.

3

Implementation

We deploy your resilience solution in phases, prioritizing critical loads. Each phase reduces risk while you maintain normal operations.

What Makes This Different

Not a generator. Not a one-size-fits-all solution.

The Cultivation Uptime Program provides phaseable, on-site resilience that prioritizes and protects your critical loads during grid events. Unlike a generator that's either on or off, our approach:

  • Prioritizes critical loads — HVAC, dehumidification, controls, and lighting get protected first, in that order
  • Eliminates fuel dependency — No diesel logistics, no fuel storage, no supply chain vulnerability
  • Reduces utility dependency — Works with the grid when it's reliable, without it when it's not
  • Scales with your operation — Start with Phase 1 protection, expand as needed without ripping anything out

What You Get

Your complete Risk & Uptime Assessment includes:

15-Minute Risk & Uptime Assessment

Quick, focused call to understand your facility and identify immediate vulnerabilities.

Critical Load Map

Visual mapping of your HVAC, dehumidification, lighting, controls, and security loads with priority rankings.

Outage Cost Exposure Estimate

Quantified risk assessment showing your potential losses from various outage scenarios.

Phase 1 "Keep Alive" Plan

The fastest path to protecting your most critical loads with minimal disruption and investment.

Expansion-Without-Utility Strategy

If you're hitting capacity caps, we show you how to scale your operation without waiting 18+ months for utility upgrades.

Our Guarantee

If we can't identify at least 3 material uptime risks and a clear phaseable mitigation path in the assessment, you get a written risk report free—no strings attached.

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Why This Isn't a Generator

Generators have their place. But they're not resilience.

Traditional Generator

  • Single point of failure
  • Requires fuel logistics & storage
  • Maintenance-intensive
  • Often fails when needed most
  • All-or-nothing power
  • Doesn't help with capacity caps

Cultivation Uptime Program

  • Multiple redundant systems
  • No fuel dependency
  • Minimal maintenance
  • Always ready, always monitored
  • Prioritized load management
  • Enables scaling past utility caps

Real Results

From operators who prioritized uptime.

[PROOF PLACEHOLDER: Case Study]

Multi-Room Indoor Flower Facility — Utah

After experiencing two significant outage events in 18 months, this 50,000 sq ft facility implemented Phase 1 protection covering HVAC and dehumidification. [PLACEHOLDER: Include specific metrics on uptime improvement, cost savings, or prevented losses.]

[X]%
Uptime Improvement
$[X]K
Prevented Losses
[X] Days
To Phase 1 Live
[PROOF PLACEHOLDER: Load Mapping Graphic]

Visual diagram showing critical load prioritization: HVAC → Dehu → Controls → Lighting → Security

[PROOF PLACEHOLDER: Testimonial #1]

"[Quote from Director of Cultivation or VP Operations about peace of mind, reduced risk, or specific incident prevention.]"

— [Name], [Title], [Company]
[PROOF PLACEHOLDER: Testimonial #2]

"[Quote from COO or Director of Facilities about operational continuity, scaling ability, or insurance benefits.]"

— [Name], [Title], [Company]
[PROOF PLACEHOLDER: Before/After Metric]
Before
$[X]K
Annual Outage Exposure
After Phase 1
$[X]K
Residual Exposure

Is This For You?

This IS for you if:

  • • You operate indoor cultivation with significant HVAC/dehu loads
  • • Grid reliability in your area is uncertain or degrading
  • • You've experienced outages or near-misses during critical cycles
  • • You're hitting utility capacity caps that block expansion
  • • You want to reduce generator dependency and fuel logistics
  • • You're in Utah or the surrounding region

This is NOT for you if:

  • • You operate outdoor-only cultivation with minimal controlled environment
  • • Your grid has been 100% reliable and you have no capacity concerns
  • • You're looking for the cheapest backup option regardless of reliability
  • • You're not willing to invest in protecting your operation

Key Questions Answered

How long does it take to get protected?

Phase 1 "Keep Alive" deployments typically go live within 60-90 days of signed agreement. This covers your most critical loads (HVAC/dehu priority) with minimal facility disruption.

What if we already have generators?

Generators can be integrated as part of a layered resilience strategy. We help you reduce dependency on them as a single point of failure while potentially extending their useful life for specific backup scenarios.

Is this just for large facilities?

No. Our phaseable approach works for facilities of various sizes. The assessment identifies which loads matter most for YOUR operation and creates a right-sized plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this just a generator?
No. Generators are a single point of failure that require fuel logistics, maintenance schedules, and often fail when you need them most. Our approach uses integrated, phaseable resilience that prioritizes your critical loads and can include multiple power sources, storage, and intelligent load management—eliminating single-point failures and fuel dependency.
Do we need to go off-grid?
No. Most facilities benefit from grid-connected resilience that provides backup during outages while reducing demand charges during normal operation. Full off-grid capability is an option for facilities with severe utility constraints, but it's rarely necessary.
How fast can Phase 1 go live?
Typical Phase 1 "Keep Alive" deployments protecting critical loads (HVAC/dehu priority) can be operational within 60-90 days of signed agreement, depending on equipment availability and site specifics.
Will this disrupt operations?
Our phased approach is specifically designed to minimize operational disruption. Phase 1 focuses on the fastest path to protection with minimal facility modifications. Most installation work happens in parallel with normal operations.
What does this cost relative to a single crop loss event?
A single significant outage event during peak flower can result in six-figure losses from crop damage, mold remediation, compliance issues, and lost production time. Most Phase 1 deployments pay for themselves by preventing a single major event.
What if our utility won't give us more capacity?
This is one of the primary use cases we address. On-site resilience can provide the additional capacity you need to scale without waiting for utility infrastructure upgrades. We include an "Expansion-Without-Utility Strategy" in our assessment for capacity-capped facilities.
Do you work with multi-facility operators?
Yes. We can assess multiple facilities and create a prioritized rollout plan based on risk exposure at each location. Many operators start with their highest-risk facility and expand from there.
What happens during the 15-minute assessment?
We'll ask about your facility size, critical loads, current backup situation, and any outage history or near-misses. By the end of the call, you'll know your top 3 uptime risks and have a clear picture of what Phase 1 protection would look like for your specific operation.
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