April 2
J.C. Penney Company Inc. celebrated the installation of approximately 2
megawatts of solar power systems at five of its New Jersey department
stores, April 1.
The retailer has committed to host 3.7 megawatts of solar projects at the
five locations, as well as four others in California. The solar power
systems will generate 25% of each store´s energy demand. The systems on each
of the nine stores will range from 259 to 602 kilowatts. Integrys Energy
Services Inc. will own and operate the SunPower Corp. systems.
"J.C. Penney is piloting this project to explore how we can best support the
development of clean energy technologies as part of our comprehensive social
responsibility program," said Michael W. Taxter, executive vice president
and director of J.C. Penney stores. "Each new rooftop solar installation is
a step in the right direction for addressing climate change and diversifying
the energy supply."
Plano, Texas-based J.C. Penney operates 1,101 department stores throughout
the United States and Puerto Rico.
Contact Waste & Recycling News reporter Joe Truini at 330-865-6166 or
jtruini@crain.com
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