Schneider Electric official cites engineer resistance as barrier to Europe's electrification (euobserver.com)

• Devan Pillay identifies change-resistant older engineers as a barrier to electrification.
• 78% of industrial heat can be electrified with current technology.
• EU to unveil Electrification Action Plan on 17 July 2026.

"Devan Pillay of Schneider Electric says grid availability, slow permitting, insufficient finance, and resistance from older engineers are holding back Europe's electrification. He notes that 78% of industrial heat can be electrified with current technology. The EU is releasing an Electrification Action Plan on 17 July 2026."