⚡ Schneider Electric Takes Giant Leap Towards Localization in US Manufacturing: NEMA Certification Arrived! 🇺🇸

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Global energy management and automation giant Schneider Electric announced that its supply chain facilities in the United States have been certified under the NEMA Make it American domestic content certification program. This development further strengthens the company's position in the US market.

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💡 What is NEMA Make it American?​

The Make it American certification program, developed by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), is designed to help members offer products compliant with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act. This act, enacted under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, sets domestic content requirements for iron and steel products, manufactured products, and construction materials in all federally funded infrastructure projects.

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💰 Fruits of a Major Investment​

This certification is notable as part of Schneider Electric's planned $700 million investment in local manufacturing and energy technologies in the US. With this investment, the company aims to contribute to the local economy and enhance supply chain resilience.

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🏭 Fairfield Facility Led the Way​

Schneider Electric first initiated the NEMA Make it American process certification at its Fairfield, Ohio facility last year. In May 2025, the Fairfield facility became one of the first in the country to receive this certification. According to the company's statement, more than 20 US facilities are currently certified and listed in the NEMA Make it American BABA Registry.

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⚙️ Critical Equipment Strengthened by Domestic Production​

Schneider Electric's certified facilities produce critical electrical equipment such as low and medium voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, variable speed drives, and motor control centers. These facilities are spread across many states in the US, including California, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

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✅ Advantage in Federal Projects​

For customers supplying equipment for federally funded projects, this certification proves a company's ability to provide products that meet BABA domestic content requirements. This makes Schneider Electric products more competitive in federally supported infrastructure projects.

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🤝 A New Voice on the NEMA Board​

Kelly Becker, President of Schneider Electric North America Operations, stated, "AI growth and unprecedented energy demand have led to an inflection point for industry in the US." This certification coincides with Becker's appointment to the NEMA board of governors. In this leadership position, Becker will help shape the organization's policy advocacy, legislative actions, workforce solutions, and operations.