Walgreens announces 60% energy usage reduction at Oak Park drugstore
April 20, 2011
(Source: Datamonitor) Walgreen Co., a drugstore chain in the US, has announced that drugstore in Oak Park, Illinois, that features the geothermal energy system, has reduced the store's expected energy usage by 60%.
"We are proud to showcase our commitment to the environment here in Oak Park with Gov. Quinn," said Walgreens President and CEO Greg Wasson, who accompanied the governor on the store tour. "Geothermal energy is an important way we can reduce our carbon footprint, and through the innovative, sustainable design of this store, we have made it a reality."
Walgreens worked on its Oak Park location with Evanston, Illinois-based Indie Energy, which specializes in designing and installing geothermal systems. The company's Smart Geothermal technology system cuts heating and cooling costs and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The store also features a Level 2 electric vehicle charging station, which can add up to 25 miles of range per hour of charge. Working with 350Green, Walgreens plans to install charging stations at about 30 additional Chicago-area stores beginning this summer.
"For our customers with electric vehicles, we will offer some of the area's best corners to help give people the confidence to drive longer distances while having access to charging stations," said Wasson.
An informational kiosk at the store shows customers energy usage and savings from the geothermal system in real-time. The store was also built with other green features.
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