Schneider Electric Publishes Research on AI Building Efficiency and Data Center Water Use at Climate Week NYC
At Climate Week NYC in September 2026, Schneider Electric released research highlighting the potential for artificial intelligence to reduce building energy consumption by up to 22% through optimized management systems. The study also found that liquid-cooling technologies could cut on-site cooling water use by nearly half in modeled AI data centers located in Dallas and Paris. The company emphasized its role in advancing decarbonization efforts, including a new partnership with Lenovo to expand services for over 860 IT channel partners. Additional supply-chain sustainability initiatives are expected during the event. The research underscores challenges such as workforce availability, permitting delays, and financing constraints that hinder building modernization despite available technology. For investors, these findings reinforce Schneider Electric's strategic focus on energy efficiency in buildings and AI infrastructure expansion. While modeled results show promise, actual outcomes may vary depending on real-world conditions.
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