Kohl's expands solar program to Oregon

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. Kohl's is expanding its solar program to Oregon where it plans to convert four of its nine stores to solar power. In addition to Oregon, Kohl’s has solar projects underway in California, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey and Wisconsin.

Solar panel installation will begin in August at the Hillsboro store, the first Kohl’s location scheduled for solar power in the state.

“Kohl’s strives to be an environmentally responsible retailer,” said Ken Bonning, evp of logistics for Kohl’s. “The addition of Oregon to our solar program demonstrates our continued desire to use cleaner energy and reduce our carbon footprint.