Schneider Electric Forecasts 50% Surge in U.S. Industry Electrification by 2030, Announces $23.8 Million Investment and 280 New Jobs in South Carolina Operations Amid Electrification Trend
- The company's Sustainability Research Institute projects uptick in Industry electrification and reduction in fossil fuel demand
- Its investments to modernize and electrify its
South Carolina operations advance its own sustainability and decarbonization targets - Planned 280 new
South Carolina jobs add to the 1,200 workers it currently employs in the state
The report provides detailed analysis by sector, projecting that 16 of 21 sectors will reach 60% electrification by 2030. Further, it projects that
In tandem with these trends, Schneider Electric will upgrade, modernize, and maintain its
Altogether, the company will invest
This expanded workforce will manufacture custom power distribution products that are integral to electrification and energy efficiency, bolstering support for critical infrastructure, industries—particularly healthcare and wastewater treatment—and the escalating demand for data center solutions across the
Speaking at the SelectUSA Investment Summit, Schneider Electric President of North America Operations
Commenting on the announcement, South Carolina Governor
In March, Schneider Electric announced plans to invest
Schneider Electric has had a presence in the
In 2023, TIME magazine named Schneider Electric to its 100 Most Influential Companies list recognizing it for work done to help clients reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. The company is also ranked among the Top 10 of the 2023 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production by the
More information about Schneider Electric's heritage and presence in America can be found here.
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