In Williamson County, Texas (TX). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

1 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names Walmart Stores Texas, LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as WAL5480 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Walmart Stores Texas, LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "WAL5480 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is WAL5480 still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

WAL5480

WAL5480 is a 1 MW natural gas power plant in Williamson County, Texas, operated by Walmart Stores Texas, LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service in 2021.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 1.2 MW; 1.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2021
EIA plant ID: 64959

Where it is

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County: Williamson County, Texas
Coordinates: 30.5337, -97.612
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: Commercial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Walmart Stores Texas, LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status: Operating

Every plant Walmart Stores Texas, LLC reports to EIA →

WAL5480: FAQ

Where is WAL5480?: In Williamson County, Texas (TX). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is WAL5480?: 1 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns WAL5480?: EIA-860M names Walmart Stores Texas, LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as WAL5480 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Walmart Stores Texas, LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "WAL5480 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is WAL5480 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.