Schneider Electric

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On. 

Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. 

We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries. We also recognize the need for security in today's facilities and offer silent panic alarms, building access controls, cybersecurity and a variety of other solutions to keep your students and employees safe.

We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.

U.S. Communities and National IPA, both wholly-owned subsidiaries of OMNIA Partners, have come together as OMNIA Partners, Public Sector. All public sector participants already registered with National IPA or U.S. Communities continue to have access to all contracts, with certain exceptions, in the portfolio and do not need to re-register to use a legacy National IPA, legacy U.S. Communities, or new OMNIA Partners contract. U.S. Communities and National IPA remain separate legal entities and lead agency contracts completed under each brand are effective and available for use through the contract’s approved term. In the event we believe re-registration is necessary for any reason, OMNIA Partners will let you know.

Tight budget? We’re here to help.

Recent federal stimulus legislation has created hundreds of billions of dollars in funding for buildings, industrial sites, and other infrastructure across the United States. But the opportunities don’t stop there. Schneider Electric™ also offers innovative funding models that make many modernization projects financially attainable for organizations on tight budgets. Contact Schneider Electric™ below for more information.

Today’s smart buildings are starting to leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) to connect various systems and devices to a centralized technology backbone. Schneider Electric's BMS solutions enable lifetime efficiency of your building by letting you monitor, control, and optimize performance throughout its lifecycle. Switch to smart building automation and control solutions with Schneider Electric's integrated building management systems and room controllers.

What are the components of a building management system?
A building management system controls and monitors the building's mechanical and electrical equipment such as: ventilation, lighting, plumbing and water systems, power systems, fire systems, security systems, boilers/chillers, and elevators.

Why do we need a building operations system?
Because of all the building components listed above, keeping your building running reliably and efficiently can be a challenge. A BMS system can interact with all the various subsystems (e.g., power distribution, HVAC, etc.) and give you a centralized management platform, that makes staying in control of your building much easier.

What are the benefits of a building management system?
A BMS offers many benefits beyond centralized management over your building's subsystems. The top three are better energy efficiency, faster fault diagnosis and resolution, and elevated safety and comfort for occupants.

Achieve optimal equipment performance 

• Identify equipment issues before they become problems to minimize potential building operation disruptions
• Continuous monitoring of building systems and assets to identify sub optimal performance
• Protect your investment with a versatile, system agnostic platform that connects with existing and future systems 

Lower costs, optimize budget 

• Plan your maintenance activities based on facts and structured ROI information – verify savings on improvement projects. 
• Prioritize building maintenance with easy to understand automated Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) that reveal assets that need immediate attention 
• Identify avoidable energy costs with detailed reports that uncover opportunities to reduce consumption 

Reduce occupant complaints 

• Identify issues that impact occupant comfort with severity score and associated cost savings
• Maintain consistent environment and occupant satisfaction by proactively reducing equipment failure 

Extend your Expertise 

• Get peace of mind with an extended team that collaborates with your maintenance teams and helps monitor your building performance
• Get detailed analysis and reports with recommended operational and efficiency improvements as often as you need. 
   

What is Energy Performance Contracting? 

Energy performance contracting is an innovative funding method in which an energy service company (ESCO) partners with you to take on a long-term project that tackles maintenance backlogs and facility improvements with energy efficient solutions, using the energy savings generated to pay for the larger project scope.

Once the ESCO performs an energy audit, they will make recommendations to you on where and how to improve operational and energy efficiency. The projected energy savings are guaranteed by the ESCO for the length of the project and the funds can be applied to further infrastructure updates, implementing state-of-the-art technology, and enriching the lives of those who live, work, learn, and play in your community.

These types projects offer many long-term benefits such as improved facility efficiency, occupant comfort, sustainability, financial management and environmental protection. Over the past 26 years, Schneider Electric has successfully implemented more than 750 ESPC projects across the nation, saving its clients more than $2.5 billion.

Schneider Electric through OMNIA Partners is committed to helping schools, universities, and municipalities reach big ambitions through energy savings performance contracts (ESPC). 

At Schneider Electric, we do so much more than standard performance contracting . . . we help make your vision a reality! Learn more about how we can enable your school or municipality to achieve substantial operational and energy savings today.

• Performance Contracting for K-12 Education | Schneider Electric USA (se.com)
• Performance Contracting for Higher Education | Schneider Electric USA (se.com)
• Performance Contracting for Local Government | Schneider Electric USA (se.com)

The value of healthy buildings

To successfully achieve and maintain healthy buildings, facility managers and buildings owners must monitor the elements that impact occupant health, including air quality, carbon dioxide, temperature and humidity, volatile organic compounds, occupancy levels, and other key metrics.   

Investing in healthy buildings can result in higher employee confidence and loyalty while reduced health insurance costs. Certifications including WELL, Fitwel, and RESET offer opportunities to differentiate your buildings. View Schneider Electric's offerings here.

Zone Valves and Actuators

Schneider Electric’s global zone valves and valve actuators give customers performance, versatility and patented “PopTop” actuator technology that revolutionized the zone valve market. Options and efficiency certainly describes the zone valve and actuator range.  It boasts the industry’s best temperature ratings, Schneider Electric’s global zone valve and actuator ensure HVAC applications including chilled, hot water, and low pressure/low temperature steam applications deliver optimal comfort. Discover more.

Ball Valves and Actuators

Engineered as a complete ball valve assembly, the VBB/VBS series of valves and SmartX actuators are designed to be interchangeable and easily configured in the field. The VBB/VBS series ensures valve and actuator compatibility and the easiest possible installation as well as configuration of control signals via dip switches. This powerful duo delivers the best of both worlds; a unique, low force valve design and a compact actuator that together create a solution that truly speaks to customer needs. Discover more.

Globe Valves and Actuators

Schneider Electric globe valves and globe valve actuators offer the best in class size, Cv range and close-off pressure to provide precise control in chilled and hot water applications. Discover more.

Pressure Independent Valves and Actuators

Schneider Electric’s Pressure Independent Balance and Control Valves (PIBCV) offer a full spectrum of sizes and models to fit any application. Occupant comfort is also optimized with precise directional and temperature control capabilities. This new PIBCV offer from Schneider Electric is technology that delivers efficiency at every level. Discover more.

Butterfly Valves and Actuators

Schneider Electric Butterfly Valves can all be driven by on/off, floating, or proportional control signals. Spring return, main voltage, and pneumatic actuators are all available depending on the region as are assemblies and 3 way models. Discover more.

Damper Actuators

SmartX Damper Actuators give customers maximum efficiency AND high performance across a wide variety of HVAC applications. They deliver on performance with consistent, comfortable indoor climate maintenance ensuring occupant comfort and enhanced productivity. Learn more.