Regional Green Jobs Councils
Walmart believes developing green jobs is critical to our economy and staying competitive in the global marketplace. As a part of this commitment, Walmart launched the National Green Job Council to develop a larger green job workforce and Regional Green Jobs Councils to look at trends and issues related to the green economy.
Click the following links to read about some of our Regional Green Jobs Councils: California / Colorado / Florida / Illinois / Pennsylvania / Texas / Washington
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Walmart’s Expanded California Solar Power Initiative Moves Forward, Completes Three More Stores
Stores in Paramount, Baldwin Park and Highland are Online
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Amelia Neufeld, Walmart, 916.444.3048
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 7, 2010 – Today Walmart announced the completion of three solar power projects from its expanded solar initiative announced on Earth Day 2009 (April 22). The solar projects are located in Paramount (14501 Lakewood Blvd), Baldwin Park (3250 Big Dalton Ave.) and Highland (4210 East Highland Ave). Walmart’s expanded solar power initiative will nearly double its solar energy use in California, adding solar installations at 10 to 20 Walmart facilities over the next 12 months.
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