Walmart sees big energy savings — with LEDs

Walmart has seen some dramatic cost savings as the result of its commitment to LED lighting.
The nation’s largest retailer revealed the results of an extensive lighting program with Current, powered by GE, at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show. As part of its ongoing commitment to energy efficiency, Walmart has now installed more than 1.5 million LED fixtures across more than 6,000 stores, parking lots, distribution centers and corporate offices in 10 countries. The ambitious energy initiative, which has taken place over the past decade, has reduced lighting energy consumption and reduced costs by more than $100 million. The savings are particularly significant because energy costs traditionally represented one of the company’s largest operating expenses.