In the News: BSD Builders Featured in the San Diego Business Journal

Screenshot of a San Diego Business Journal article titled 'Kearny Mesa Company Helps Keep Power on for Health Care' featuring BSD Builders, Inc. and CEO Jeff Blair.

We are proud to announce that BSD Builders, Inc. was recently featured in the San Diego Business Journal for our pioneering work in energy resilience. The article, “Kearny Mesa Company Helps Keep Power on for Health Care,” highlights how our team is solving one of California’s most pressing infrastructure challenges: ensuring continuous power for critical healthcare facilities.

Solving the Healthcare Power Crisis

For skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), a power outage isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a life-threatening event that often leads to traumatic evacuations. With the rise of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and stricter state mandates, the need for a permanent, reliable solution has never been higher.

Key Highlights of the BSD SSC Microgrid Solution:

  • Regulatory Compliance: Specifically engineered to meet California Assembly Bill 2511, which requires SNFs to have at least 96 hours of alternative power.

  • Seismic & Wind Resilience: Our units are built for California’s toughest environments, featuring a 150 mph wind rating and full HCAI (formerly OSHPD) Special Seismic Certification.

  • Continuous Operation: The system is designed for parallel operation with the utility grid, allowing for a seamless transition to “island mode” during an external grid failure.

  • Advanced Fuel Storage: In collaboration with Hydria Gas Technologies, we utilize the industry’s largest Type IV carbon fiber fuel storage vessels to ensure 4+ days of off-grid runtime.

Innovation Through Partnership

The success of the BSD SSC 420 Microgrid Power Plant is rooted in strategic collaboration. By partnering with 2G Energy Inc. and SSC, we have developed an “all-in-one” modular system that is hydrogen-proven and ready for the future of clean energy.

“Testing complete: BSD Builders, Inc. successfully pushed the boundaries of innovation with its state-of-the-art Microgrid Solutions… ensuring that our microgrid infrastructure remains operational and resilient during seismic events.”

Read the Full Article

You can read the full feature on the San Diego Business Journal website: Kearny Mesa Company Helps Keep Power on for Health Care

Is your facility prepared for the next power disruption? Contact the BSD Builders Microgrid Team to learn more about our HCAI-certified solutions.