El Paso, Texas is proud of its business-friendly atmosphere and ability to attract and sustain world-class companies. In fact, El Paso has been actively working to grow its advanced manufacturing sector and ranks fifth in North America for manufacturing hubs with the highest employment. Partnering with energy technology partner Schneider Electric is one part of El Paso’s long-term vision to develop a community where both local companies and residents flourish. A legacy of successful public-private partnership El Paso has the skilled workforce needed to build specialized products, partly thanks to its top-notch engineering schools. That has attracted major companies to El Paso County, including Schneider Electric, which has been part of the El Paso community since 2001. The company’s El Paso manufacturing campus is Schneider Electric’s largest manufacturing footprint in the U.S., with more than 2,500 employees. A fifth plant currently under construction will create 300 new jobs as part of Schneider Electric’s push to modernize and expand its electric equipment manufacturing facilities. Expanding the company’s existing campus in El Paso to keep up with growing demand for switchgear and power distribution products is a key component of that investment. Municipal infrastructure modernization initiative In January 2025, El Paso County and Schneider Electric launched a sweeping municipal infrastructure modernization initiative across 30 county facilities. Under the leadership of Chief Administrator Betsy Keller, a 2026 Smart Cities Dive Public Service Award winner, these improvements are slated to deliver increased energy and cost efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and improve the lives of El Paso County's residents. Construction is expected to be completed in 2027. This multi-phase project will begin by addressing critical infrastructure needs, including: - Upgrades to the mechanical plant at the Courthouse - Enhancements to the building automation system at the Courthouse - Water efficiency improvements at the Jail Annex