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Walgreens Plans ‘Zero Energy’ Store

Chicago area location has an eco-friendly agenda.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Walgreens today announced plans to build what the company believes will be the nation’s first net zero energy retail store, which engineers predict will produce energy equal to or greater than it consumes, said the company. Walgreens plans to achieve that by utilizing solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal technology, energy-efficient building materials, LED lighting and ultra-high-efficiency refrigeration. “We are committed to reducing our carbon fo...

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