26 Calif. Macy’s Stores Install Solar Power

SAN FRANCISCO —Macy’s will install solar power systems and significantly reduce energy consumption in 26 stores throughout California in partnership with SunPower, a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of high-efficiency, commercially available solar cells, solar panels and solar systems. According to Macy’s, energy-efficiency upgrades will include high-efficiency lighting and HVAC systems and energy management systems. The solar systems, combined with the energy-efficiency upgrades, are expected to offset 24 million kilowatt hours of energy consumption annually.