Walmart Signs Renewables Agreements with Engie US Wind

Walmart signed two virtual renewable power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for more than 366 megawatts of wind energy in the United States through a procurement process with Engie US Wind.The VPPAs were utilized through a single procurement process, according to Engie US Wind. Walmart is purchasing power from two sites currently under construction: 166 MW from Engie’s Prairie Hill project in Limestone and McLennan Counties, Texas, and 200 MW from Engie’s King Plains project in Garfield County, Oklahoma, the power producer said. By the end of 2025, Walmart’s goal is to power 50% of its operations with renewable energy. In May of this year, the retailer reported that 28% of its electricity needs were supplied by renewable sources. “Sourcing from wind energy projects — like these from Engie — is a core component in the mix to meet our goals,” said Mark Vanderhelm, vice president of energy for Walmart.