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Itron to Acquire Urbint for $325M in Fourth-Quarter Deal

Itron is set to acquire Miami-based software firm Urbint for $325 million, financed from Itron’s existing cash reserves. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025. Urbint, backed by investors including Energize Capital,...

FundingEnergyGridStrongCongruent Ventures

GridStrong Raises $10 Million to Automate Grid Compliance

GridStrong, a platform focused on automating regulatory compliance and operational reliability for electric grids, has secured $10 million in seed funding. The round was led by Congruent Ventures, with participation from Energize Capital and...

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California Funds First Curbside V2G Charger Project

The California Energy Commission has awarded $1.1 million to Brooklyn-based charging company it’s electric to develop the world’s first curbside vehicle-to-grid (V2G) EV charger. The project is supported through the state’s Electric Program...

FundingEnergyNuclearnBlue Bear Capital

Nuclearn Raises $10.5 Million to Advance AI in Nuclear Operations

Phoenix-based startup Nuclearn has completed a $10.5 million Series A funding round to expand its AI platform for nuclear reactor operations. The round was led by Blue Bear Capital, with participation from SJF Ventures and follow-on investments from...

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National Grid launches autonomous drone inspections in UK first

National Grid has begun deploying autonomous drones from data solutions provider sees.ai for electricity infrastructure inspections, in what it describes as the first centralised beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) aerial inspection system...

FundingEnergySplight

Splight Secures $12.4 Million for Grid Optimization Expansion

San Francisco–based grid technology company Splight has raised $12.4 million in SAFE funding led by Blue Bear Capital and ZOMA Capital. The financing will support the expansion of its Dynamic Congestion Management (DCM) platform, which uses...

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Yottar Raises $1.2m to Digitize UK Grid Connection Process

UK-based startup Yottar has raised £1 million ($1.2 million) in pre-seed funding led by Haatch with participation from Cape Capital. The company has developed a digital twin platform that aggregates grid data from distribution network operators...

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Honeywell Expands Smart Energy Portfolio with SparkMeter Acquisition

Honeywell has acquired SparkMeter’s data platform and software technologies, adding three utility-focused solutions: Praxis, GridScan, and GridFin, to its Smart Energy portfolio. The deal, for an undisclosed amount, includes intellectual property...

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