Now this is green energy

[Nellisir]

Yeah, but in those towns in particular, it's a captive audience. They've got no where else to go but Wal-Mart, so Wal-Mart can do as it likes.

Anyways, the stuff inside is still cheap. They're not going to go somewhere else to pay more just because Wal-Mart has crap growing on the roof. That just makes it more like home.

 

[Homicidal_Squirrel]

Eh... I don't know about that. Even in those towns, people may be willing to travel further away to get their cheap stuff.

 

[Nellisir]

Eh... I don't know about that. Even in those towns, people may be willing to travel further away to get their cheap stuff.

That's a Wal-Mart too.

I get what you're trying to say, but since Wal-Mart is doing it, it's a settled point.

 

[Homicidal_Squirrel]

That's a Wal-Mart too.

Sometimes, but not always.

I get what you're trying to say, but since Wal-Mart is doing it, it's a settled point.

Are they actually doing it, though? I mean, yes, they conducted this study, but are they going to actually start changing their store roofs to green roofs?

 

[Nellisir]

Are they actually doing it, though? I mean, yes, they conducted this study, but are they going to actually start changing their store roofs to green roofs?

I doubt they'll retrofit. Going forward, it'll depend on whether it's cost-effective or not for that site. The Portland (?) site had basically an immediate return on investment (probably reflecting local incentives & etc), so it makes sense. In other cases, maybe not. They're already doing white roofs for all new sites.

I really don't see this as a big deal image-wise for Wal-Mart.

 

[Homicidal_Squirrel]

I doubt they'll retrofit. Going forward, it'll depend on whether it's cost-effective or not for that site. The Portland (?) site had basically an immediate return on investment (probably reflecting local incentives & etc), so it makes sense. In other cases, maybe not. They're already doing white roofs for all new sites.

Interesting. I think there is supposed to be a new Wal-Mart in the downtown Miami area, which a lot of people were angry about, but the city commissioners were bought off decided to let it go up regardless of the people protesting it. I wonder if they will go with a white or green roof.

I really don't see this as a big deal image-wise for Wal-Mart.

I think that'll depend on where they set up new stores. In a place like Portland, it'll probably enhance their image. In a place like inbred county Mississippi it'll probably be less than good for their image. I'm betting they will go with the white roofs for stores built in those areas.