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May 16, 2014 • Milwaukee County Post • 7 By KIRSTEN KLAHN Special to The Post MENOMONEE FALLS – Kohl's Corp. is on a mission to reduce its carbon footprint. The Menomonee Falls-based retailer has been successfully doing just that, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's list of top 100 green power users. In fact, Kohl's ranks second in the nation for its generation and purchase of renewable ener- gy. Kohl's is purchasing 1.5 billion kilowatt- hours of electricity per year from renewable sources, according to the EPA. It also gener- ates an additional 37 million kilowatts of on- site green power annually, enough to meet 105 percent of the company's total U.S.-based electricity use. Its combined current green power use from renewable energy certificates and on- site generation is equivalent to avoiding the carbon dioxide emissions of more than 222,000 passenger vehicles per year, or the equivalent amount of electricity needed to power nearly 160,000 average American homes annually. Its ultimate goal: Eliminate its energy footprint altogether. "Green power purchases are an effective and important way we can implement renew- able energy sources as we work to reduce our carbon footprint," said Ken Bonning, Kohl's senior executive vice president. Shining through One of the ways it's able to be a green leader is through its solar electricity. Kohl's is one of the largest hosts of solar electricity in North America with more than 150 solar locations, said Julia Fennelly, a Kohl's spokeswoman. By 2015, the company intends to reach 200 solar locations. In 2011, the retailer activated two wind turbines, one at its Findlay, Ohio, distribu- tion center and the other at its Corpus Christi, Texas, store. A little sunshine can also go a long way. Using solar panels, which generate power from the sun without emitting greenhouses gases into the atmosphere, is another cost- effective way that Kohl's reduces its carbon footprint. In 2007, Kohl's entered some of its stores into a 20-year power purchase agreement with SunEdison. That agreement has result- ed in 156 power systems in 12 states, which provide about 40 percent of each store's power. The renewable energy credits, in addition to other environmental attributes, generate the equivalent of electricity used by 3,852 average homes annually. It will offset more than 33,932 metric tons of carbon dioxide in one year – the equivalent of taking 6,653 cars off the road. In an electronic twist, however, Kohl's does encourage electric vehicles to remain on the road. The company continues to expand its elec- tric vehicle charging station program, which provides EV charging stations at its stores, enabling customers to charge their vehicles for free while shopping, Fennelly said. In 2013, Kohl's added 16 stations, making for a total of 76 stores across 20 states. Each of its initiatives contributes to Kohl's overall green goals. The retailer's associates, however, also play a huge role in its renewable energy practices. By offering educational opportunities, Kohl's makes it easier for employees to help reduce the store's carbon footprint. In 2012, Kohl's began a series of classes designed to teach associates about green practices. The monthly courses run from April through September and feature speakers, cooks and authors, who discuss topics such as composting, urban gardening, eating locally and cooking responsibly. And the retailer always makes sure to focus on long-term goals. Through the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Challenge, Kohl's has com- mitted to reducing its energy use in more than 112 million square feet of occupied building space by at least 20 percent by 2020, Fennelly said. For Kohl's, it's about making green goals and sticking to them. "We have increased our purchases that are applied companywide, achieving 100 percent green power in 2010, 2011 and 2012," Bonning said. "We are pleased to have extended this commitment through 2015." Kohl's leading way in reducing energy consumption Photo by Charles Auer/Conley News Service The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lists Kohl's Corp. in the top 100 for green power users. RUM 1.75L Appleton Rum .......................................$24.99 Sailor Jerry.............................................$22.99 Capt. 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