ComEd has energized a high-voltage substation and electric infrastructure that will power a new Walmart perishable grocery distribution center in Belvidere, Illinois, slated to open in 2027. The 138 kV substation sits on a 6.8-acre parcel near the Walmart site and provides capacity to support future industrial growth in the region. The 1.2 million square-foot facility will rely on 24/7 electric service to process and distribute fresh and frozen products to Walmart stores across the Great Lakes region. ComEd President and CEO Gil Quiniones said the utility is committed to delivering safe, reliable power that advances economic growth in northern Illinois, while Walmart Senior Vice President of Energy Shayne Wahlmeier said the project reflects planning for energy alongside the growth of the retailer's business. ComEd was recently named a national leader in economic development by Site Selection Magazine, its 11th time earning the Top Utilities distinction, a track record that includes helping attract 95 major business expansion projects, supporting more than 24,000 jobs and nearly $50 billion in committed capital investment.
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