Kohl’s Department Stores, Dallas Customer Services Operations Center

17655 & 17657 Waterview Parkway
Dallas, TX 75252

Tour Hours: Anytime

Note: Though this site is not staffed by Solar Tour volunteers, drive by anytime to see this impressive location. You can even charge your EV while you visit!

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In conjunction with the opening of the Customer Service Operations Center in Dallas, TX on July 29, 2014, Kohl’s unveiled its first Solar Tree installation project.

Located in the facility’s parking lot, each of the six Solar Trees track the sun, and rotate throughout the day to generate clean, renewable energy for the facility.

 

Renewable energy features

Solar PV

kW:  92 kW
Installation date:  July 2014
Installer/contractor: Envision Solar (http://envisionsolar.com/solar-tree-array/)

Equipment

6 Envision Solar, Solar Tree® structures, with EnvisionTrak™ which allows the structures to rotate and track the sun

Retail Electric Provider

TXU

 

Green features

  • The building is currently LEED Registered – LEED for Commercial Interiors
  • EV friendly:  One of the Solar Trees is currently equipped with a EV charging station

 

Host Comments

In conjunction with the opening of the Customer Service Operations Center in Dallas, TX on July 29, 2014, Kohl’s unveiled its first ground mounted Solar Tree installation project.  Located in the facility’s parking lot, each of the six Solar Trees track the sun, and rotate throughout the day to generate clean, renewable energy for the facility.  The solar trees are a visible statement of Kohl’s commitment to solar and energy efficiency. Unlike the solar arrays that provide 40% of the store’s energy needs annually, the trees have a much smaller output, but their purpose is to be a visible sign of sustainability for our customers.

Some the key benefits of the project at the Dallas CSOC, as Kohl’s plans to develop a similar project at another facility.

  • The six Solar Trees will generate approximately 174,000 kWh annually; enough energy to power 700 workstations each year.
  • Each Solar Tree shades 6 parking spaces, for a total of 36 shade-cooled parking spots for associates and guests.
  • Two of the Solar Trees will also be equipped with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, a free service provided to our associates and guests.