Macy's goes solar in California

SAN FRANCISCO Macy's today announced it 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.

"The move to solar shows Macy's commitment to using cleaner technologies, and in doing so we will reduce energy demand," says Macy's vice chair Tom Cole. "We are proud to join the fight against greenhouse gas emissions in California because we believe a successful business is dependent on a healthy environment."

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.