Schneider Electric Takes On the 2017 US Solar Decathlon
Written by Guest Blogger, Kevin Connor . I don’t remember every detail of why I joined Schneider Electric in 2015. There were many reasons to join a global company right out of college – job stability, growth opportunities, and the ability to work in a variety of job functions early on. But, one bullet point that stood out was the opportunity to have a role in the energy revolution. With energy consumption rising by 50% and a need to cut CO2 emissions in half, we need to be 3 times more efficient. This is how Schneider posited the challenge to me. It is a simple way to view a complex problem that is being dubbed a revolution (for good reason). Personally, I have a long history with sustainability. I focused on environmental studies in high school. I then viewed the challenge from an engineering perspective in college. This led me to believe it is possible to mix a successful career and a conscious mind about the environment. I don’t have to solve the problem, but I do have t...