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ComEd Energizes State-of-the-Art Grocery Distribution Center in Illinois

  • ComEd energized a new 138 kV substation to support Walmart's future perishable grocery distribution center in Belvidere, Illinois.
  • The 1.2 million square-foot facility is scheduled to open in 2027 & will distribute fresh & frozen products 24/7 to stores across the Great Lakes region.
  • The substation is located on a 6.8-acre parcel near the Walmart site & provides capacity for future industrial growth in the area.
  • Officials state the project demonstrates collaboration between energy infrastructure & economic development to attract investment & create jobs in northern Illinois.
  • ComEd was named a national leader in economic development by Site Selection Magazine for its 11th time, citing a track record of supporting over 24,000 jobs & nearly $50 billion in capital investment.
  • The project serves as proof that strong energy grid infrastructure is essential for attracting major business expansions & sustaining regional economic growth.