Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts) Wed Feb 27, 2013, 07:02 PM Feb 2013

Wal-Mart Lights Entire Store With LED

MT. PLEASANT, Wis. — Wal-Mart Stores has equipped a Neighborhood Market here with LED lighting to illuminate the entire store interior — from the sales floor and pharmacy to restrooms, vestibules and backroom areas — as well as exterior areas and the parking lot.

The LED lighting, including more than 400 CS18 LED linear luminaires, is supplied by Cree, Durham, N.C. Wal-Mart estimates that the LED lights will save approximately 30% in energy costs compared with interior fluorescent lighting. In addition the CS18 LED lights last more than three times longer than standard fluorescents, said Cree.

Read More: http://supermarketnews.com/sustainability/wal-mart-lights-entire-store-led#ixzz2M9CBfsmw

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Wal-Mart Lights Entire Store With LED (Original Post) Sherman A1 Feb 2013 OP

Well, they got to cut energy costs because of the great salaries they pay their workers ... zbdent Feb 2013 #1

I was just getting ready to say that now they can afford to give raises Curmudgeoness Feb 2013 #2

I completely agree Sherman A1 Feb 2013 #4

I wonder if shoppers will stay longer? MADem Feb 2013 #3

gonna be really scary ... zbdent Feb 2013 #5

I like LED better than fluorescents--I am betting MADem Feb 2013 #6

you've seen the pictures? zbdent Feb 2013 #7

I dunno why everyone is trashing this ConcernedCanuk Mar 2013 #8

zbdent

(35,392 posts)

1. Well, they got to cut energy costs because of the great salaries they pay their workers ...

Reply to Sherman A1 (Original post)

Wed Feb 27, 2013, 08:16 PM

Feb 2013

oh, wait ...

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)

2. I was just getting ready to say that now they can afford to give raises

Reply to zbdent (Reply #1)

Wed Feb 27, 2013, 08:32 PM

Feb 2013

to the employees.

I can't fault them for the LED lights, I think it is great that they lead to way on this. But.....it is hard to feel good about WalMart.

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)

4. I completely agree

Reply to Curmudgeoness (Reply #2)

Thu Feb 28, 2013, 03:58 AM

Feb 2013

I have no love for Wal Mart under any circumstances. That said, I most certainly approve of their efforts in leading the way in energy efficiency.

MADem

(135,425 posts)

3. I wonder if shoppers will stay longer?

Reply to Sherman A1 (Original post)

Thu Feb 28, 2013, 01:34 AM

Feb 2013

I can't stand those store fluorescent lights--some days, they really bug my old eyes. I don't mind 'em if there's a lampshade over them, but bare bars just irritate me, especially if there's a bunch of 'em.

zbdent

(35,392 posts)

5. gonna be really scary ...

Reply to MADem (Reply #3)

Thu Feb 28, 2013, 12:32 PM

Feb 2013

some of those wal-mart shoppers are scary in the regular light ... just imagine how scary they'll be in that weird light ...

MADem

(135,425 posts)

6. I like LED better than fluorescents--I am betting

Reply to zbdent (Reply #5)

Thu Feb 28, 2013, 04:17 PM

Feb 2013

people's looks will improve w/the new lighting!

zbdent

(35,392 posts)

7. you've seen the pictures?

Reply to MADem (Reply #6)

Thu Feb 28, 2013, 07:14 PM

Feb 2013

I'm not sure they'd look better in any light ...

ConcernedCanuk

(13,509 posts)

8. I dunno why everyone is trashing this

Reply to Sherman A1 (Original post)

Fri Mar 1, 2013, 01:21 PM

Mar 2013

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yeah - Walmart is a corporate giant that abuses it's employees - but they ain't alone

I'm 62 - - spent over 40 years in the work force - almost all of my employers cut corners . . .

BUT

ponder this

why are they so rich??

BECAUSE THEY ARE WISE!!

They sell people what they want/need at reasonable prices

I won't boycott them on principle

my wallet makes the decisions where I shop

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