Could American "Spirited Self-Determination" Reshape Energy? - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights the decade-long partnership between Schneider Electric and the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), focusing on their collaborative efforts to address the future of American energy. Schneider Electric, a historic company evolving from 19th-century coal and steam machinery to modern electrical and digital infrastructure, is now integrating automation, AI, and digital control to accelerate energy innovation. Their partnership with NLR has deepened over the past three years, enabling proactive research on complex projects such as envisioning the U.S. energy economy in 2050 and developing smart electrical panels that give consumers greater control over electricity usage. Key initiatives include analyzing future energy scenarios that go beyond incremental changes to account for societal shifts like population movement and changing work patterns, which influence energy needs. Schneider Electric aims to create adaptable technologies that enhance resilience, affordability, and competitiveness in the American energy landscape. Additional projects focus on reusable materials for energy technologies, data center reliability, and semiconductor efficiency, all intended to improve customer outcomes and