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  • Get greener, state (of Massachusetts) tells big retailers

    02/24/2010 7:14:57 AM PST · by reaganaut1 · 14 replies · 315+ views
    Boston Globe ^ | February 24, 2010 | Erin Ailworth
    The state’s energy and environmental affairs secretary, Ian Bowles, wants more energy-saving features to be built into the Wal-Mart and Lowe’s stores planned for Salem. Citing the ambitious environmental goals that have been embraced nationwide by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Lowe’s Home Improvement, Bowles said he was disappointed that plans for the Salem stores - detailed in documents filed with the state - did not include provisions for solar power and other energy-saving measures the companies have used in other states. Bowles conveyed that disappointment last week as he denied a request to allow the companies to file only a...