Active Energy Management

Schneider Electric is proud to announce an expansion of its partnership with Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) through a new Energy and Operations Management Program. This innovative energy management as a service (EMaaS) initiative underscores both TAMIU's and Schneider Electric's commitment to forward-thinking energy conservation and sustainable operational efficiency.

The Energy and Operations Management Program, launched last month, seamlessly integrates people and technology, employing a range of services which include building automation and efficiency monitoring software, plus on-site operational support from Schneider Electric. Digital tools from Schneider Electric include:

• EcoStruxure™ Resource Advisor: This tool enables TAMIU to consolidate, analyze, and automate data into a single centralized platform, facilitating the management of the University's energy usage and environmental impact.
• EcoStruxure™ Building Advisor: This advanced system proactively monitors TAMIU's building automation and HVAC assets to identify energy inefficiencies, assess and minimize carbon intensity, and diagnose equipment faults effectively.
• Capital Asset Planning: This program provides a holistic view of TAMIU’s facilities, improving master planning and budgeting while ensuring reliability and optimizing maintenance and staffing efficiency.

This program can serve as a blueprint for other universities and colleges, demonstrating how similar initiatives can substantially boost their own conservation and energy efficiency efforts. This holistic approach to energy and operational management not only directly benefits higher ed institutions but also contributes to cultivating a more sustainable world.

“Schneider Electric is proud to partner with TAMIU as they continue to set the standard for the higher education space,” said Tammy Tolle, vice president at Schneider Electric. “Their commitment to impacting local and global communities with innovative programs serves as an inspiring blueprint for others.”

The exciting evolution of the Schneider Electric and TAMIU partnership builds upon previous successes. Since 2017, we've collaborated on several proactive conservation initiatives that have reduced campus-wide utility consumption by an impressive 33%. These initiatives include comprehensive energy efficiency improvements, water-efficient fixtures, drought-resistant landscaping strategies, and extensive interior and exterior LED lighting upgrades.

In addition, TAMIU was the first higher education institution to adopt Schneider Electric’s Conserve My Planet program. Through this program, students, professors, and staff are engaged and encouraged to take an active role in efficient resource usage on campus and at home.

This milestone in the TAMIU-Schneider Electric partnership reaffirms our mutual commitment to fostering cutting-edge solutions for the betterment of higher education and the planet. By investing in energy efficiency and sustainable operation practices, we are collectively driving progress for a brighter and more sustainable future.

For more information on how Schneider Electric helps higher education institutions tackle their top energy efficiency and sustainability goals, visit our Higher Education page.