John Powers

John Powers
Vice President, Global Renewable Energy and Carbon Advisory
john.powers@se.com 

John serves as the Vice President of Renewable Energy and Carbon Advisory at Schneider Electric. In this capacity, he leads a global team of renewable energy and cleantech professionals who provide consulting and advisory services to commercial and industrial energy buyers across more than 40 countries.

John has been instrumental in pioneering some of the earliest corporate offsite and onsite Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in regions including the US, Europe, Mexico, India, Brazil, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, and Australia. To date, his team has advised on over 20 GW of renewable projects. His leadership extends to various service lines at Schneider Electric, including Tax Credit Advisory, Supply Chain Renewables and Decarbonization, Renewable Energy Strategy, and Renewable Energy Performance Services.

With over 20 years of experience in the renewable energy industry, John has advised some of the world's largest brands on carbon reduction, renewable energy acquisition, and sustainability strategies. He has led PPA projects for notable clients such as Amazon Web Services, Johnson & Johnson, and Heineken. Additionally, his team has also pioneered forward-thinking initiatives such as the Energize Supply Chain Renewables Program, aimed at advancing sustainability in the global pharmaceutical supply chain. John is a frequent contributor at industry events, podcasts, and media. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Duke University.