In a bold bet on solar, wind, and geothermal energy, drug store chain giant Walgreens, is prepping to demolish a 20-year old version of its drugstore and recycle it’s parts to build a new infrastructure, complete with 800 solar roof panels, two wind turbines and an underground heating and cooling system for winter and summer use.
While the “net zero energy” store, located in Evanston, Illinois, is a first of its kind in America and will costs more up front to build, investors expect to see returns over time while learning valuable energy-saving practices for future operations.
Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/07/walgreen-environment-idUSL1N0BYFH520130307
