Schneider Electric to Invest $700M for AI and Energy Expansion
Schneider Electric, an MNC specializing in digital energy management and automation, announced plans to invest more than $700 million in its US operations by 2027. This major expansion comes as the nation faces soaring energy demand driven by AI, data centers, and domestic manufacturing growth.
Building on previous spending in 2023 and 2024 to strengthen its North American supply chain, Schneider Electric’s total investment in the US will surpass $1 billion this decade. The company aims to meet rising customer demand for energy-efficient and reliable infrastructure by expanding its manufacturing footprint and workforce.
The latest investment is expected to create more than 1,000 new jobs, focusing on hiring US veterans and service members transitioning out of the military. New roles will include engineers, developers, technical analysts, and advanced manufacturing specialists.
Aamir Paul, President of North America Operations for Schneider Electric, said, “We stand at an inflection point for the technology and industrial sectors in the U.S., driven by incredible AI growth and unprecedented energy demand. To lead the transformation ahead, we must be agile and act now to advance ambitious digitalization and efficiency goals to make an impact for generations to come.”
Strategic Expansion Across Key US Locations
Schneider Electric is expanding key US facilities to meet growing demand and drive innovation. In Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, a new facility will support the medium voltage market and new product lines. Andover, Massachusetts will host new labs for AI-powered data center technologies and microgrid simulations.
The Columbia, Missouri plant will increase circuit breaker production, while the Fairfield, Ohio, site will be modernized with advanced manufacturing tech. In El Paso, Texas, the company will expand its campus to boost output of power distribution products.
Other initiatives include opening an Innovation Center in Houston, Texas, to showcase AI-powered automation solutions, a Robotics & Motion Center of Excellence in Raleigh, North Carolina, and modernizing a facility in Welcome, North Carolina, to support critical infrastructure.
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Digital Tools and Grid Modernization
Alongside facility upgrades, Schneider Electric is launching its new One Digital Grid Platform, an AI-driven software solution designed to help utilities accelerate grid modernization and respond to rising energy complexity.
The company also announced its membership in EPRI’s DCFlex initiative, which brings together industry leaders to explore how data centers can support grid reliability and improve asset utilization. These announcements were made in conjunction with the DISTRIBUTECH 2025 conference in Dallas.
