The Critical Power Coalition (CPC) was formed by leading providers, and users, of critical-power products and services. CPC is focused on the operational, technology, and policy issues relating to on-site quality, reliability, and continuity of electric power where and when it is vital.

Over the past two decades, data centers, financial institutions, hospitals, airports, telecommunications facilities. emergency response centers, manufacturing plants, have invested in hardware, systems, software, and engineering services to ensure the uninterrupted supply of high-quality, ultra-reliable power to keep critical facilities and equipment operating when grid power is either inadequate, or fails.

The CPC is dedicated to addressing the continued divergence inherent in two core trends: as conventional grid power inherent limitations and vulnerabilities grow, many private sector and government operations are increasingly dependent on digital equipment that is collaterally dependent on critical-quality electricity.

• Critical Power
  Highest quality, reliability & security for critical operations, at least-cost, consistent with highly critical operational needs.

• Conventional Grid/Utility Power
  Lowest average cost for all classes of customers and equipment, with maximum reliability consistent with lowest cost.