Walmart

Background Information

• Location: Brant and Fairview
• Opened: January 2009 - Media release

Energy Conservation/Generation

• Electricity to power the store is 100% renewable (from Bullfrog Power).
• Geothermal (geo-exchange) heating & cooling system.
• Radiant floor - both heating and cooling modes.
• Refrigeration heat captured for building heating.
• Secondary loop refrigeration systems reduce harmful refrigerants by 90%.
• Daylight harvesting through skylights and dimmable lighting.
• LED lighting for main logo sign, some showcases and refrigerated cases (combined with motion detectors).
• Parking lot lighting designed to lower lighting level (2.6 foot candles).
• Reduced embodied energy and harmful chemicals through elimination of flooring and ceiling materials in most areas.
• White roofing membrane to reflect sun and reduce peak cooling load.
• Store expected to be 50 to 60 percent more efficient than other stores its size.

Construction Phase

• More than 75% waste diversion in the construction process.
• Low VOC (volatile organic compound) construction materials used wherever possible.
• Electrical power during construction was 100% renewable (Bullfrog).

Waste Management/Reduction

• 100% recycled mats at the entrance to the store.
• 85% of the store's waste will be diverted from landfill.
• CFL recycling.
• Reduced product packaging.

Water Conservation

• Low flow fixtures in the washrooms.

Other

• 800 organic products sold in the store.
• Green cleaning products sold in the store.
• Close to public transit.