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New Project (Full-Scale)EnergyXcel EnergyOlameterUSA

Xcel Energy’s Smart Meter Rollout in Dakotas for Grid Upgrade

Xcel Energy has started the installation of 200,000 smart meters across North and South Dakota, with 100,000 in each state. The scheme is part of a broader smart meter rollout that Xcel Energy is conducting across its service territories,...

Public FundingEnergyEuropean Bank for Reconstruction and DevelopmentDelgaz GridRomania

€80 Million Loan for Modernizing Romania’s Electrical Network

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is loaning 80 million euros to Romania’s Delgaz Grid, which is part of the E.ON Group, which serves over 3 million households. The investment, part of a 600 million euro syndicated scheme, is...

New Project (Full-Scale)EnergyLumaPuerto Rico

Puerto Rico to Upgrade to Smart Meters with $786M

Puerto Rico’s energy utility Luma is set to replace nearly 1.5 million meters damaged by Hurricane Maria in 2017 with smart meters, following a funding allocation of over $786 million. This advanced metering infrastructure aims to enhance...

FundingEnergyHoneywell Smart EnergySparkmeter

Honeywell Invests $5M in Sparkmeter for US Grid Enhancement

Honeywell Smart Energy has invested $5 million in Sparkmeter, a grid management service provider operating in over 25 countries, offering solutions to overcome electricity and revenue losses in utilities. The partnership aims to bring Sparkmeter’s...

Mergers and AcquisitionsEnergyGridspertiseAidon Oy

Gridspertise Acquires Aidon to Boost Nordic Energy Solutions

Gridspertise has acquired Finnish company Aidon Oy, an expert in energy metering in the Nordic countries. The move is to strengthen Gridspertise’s position in the Nordic markets and expand its portfolio of energy solutions. Aidon, with 5 million...

Public FundingEnergyWasteUSA

Biden’s $6B for Climate Resilience & Recycling

The Biden administration is allocating $6 billion for enhancing climate resilience, including grid improvement and environmental justice. Out of those 6 billion, $93 million will go to EPA grants to support recycling infrastructure and education in...

Project ReportEnergyBritish GasOVOUK

UK Energy Giants Miss Smart Meter Goals

In the UK, six energy suppliers—British Gas, OVO, Bulb, E.ON, Scottish Power, and SSE—failed to meet their 2022 smart meter installation targets by some 1 million units. Consequently, they will collectively pay £10.8 million to the Office of...

New Project (Full-Scale)EnergyHEDNOGreece

Greece’s HEDNO Launches Major Smart Meter Rollout

Greece’s Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator, or HEDNO, is set to deploy 3.1 million smart meters in its first phase with support from the European Investment Bank. The phase involves a €150 million loan and the total cost is...

New Project (Full-Scale)EnergyEversourceUSA

Eversource’s $620 Million Smart Meter Upgrade in Connecticut

Eversource is to deploy smart meters across Connecticut, aiming to upgrade over 1.2 million units for residential and small business customers. This $620 million initiative, filed in November 2021, is part of the company’s electricity system...

FundingNew Project (Full-Scale)EnergyRhizomeSeattle City LightUSA

Rhizome Raises $2.5M for Climate Resilience in Power Grids

Rhizome, an AI software company focusing on climate resilience for power grids, has successfully raised $2.5 million and launched partnerships with Seattle City Light and Vermont Electric Power Company. Aiming to bolster grid resiliency and with the...

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