Supercenter chain Meijer (Grand Rapids, Mich.) is installing electric vehicle charging stations at several of its Michigan stores.
“This is a very exciting step for Meijer as we continue to look for ways to expand our sustainability initiatives,” says Julie Croll, senior vp, properties and real estate. “Whether we are providing our customers with re-usable bags, placing rooftop wind turbines on stores or offering charging stations for the electric vehicles, we are committed to searching for innovative ways to be green.”
The first charging station debuted in Warren, Mich., and will be followed by stores in Allen Park and Holland, Mich. Each location will house two charging stations, manufactured by Coulomb Technologies (Campbell, Calif.), which can be used by Meijer customers at no cost.
In 2011, the grocery chain plans to add charging stations in 10-20 more stores throughout the Midwest. Meijer operates 195 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.