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New Project (Pilot)EV ChargingEnergyIt’s ElectricCalifornia Energy CommissionUSA

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...

PartnershipEnergyNational Gridsees.aiUSA

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...

FundingEnergyYottar

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...

Mergers and AcquisitionsEnergyHoneywellSparkmeter

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...

New Project (Full-Scale)EnergyEnvironmental MonitoringPacifiCorpALERTWestUSA

PacifiCorp Expands Wildfire Monitoring with New Medford Facility

PacifiCorp has launched a Wildfire Intelligence Center in Medford, Oregon, as part of its 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan, aiming to enhance early fire detection and response. Since opening in May, the center has monitored 863 fires in Oregon, with 71...

New Project (Pilot)EnergyThe California Independent System Operator (CAISO)Open Access Technology International (OATI)USA

California ISO Tests Energy-Focused AI Tool from OATI

The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is piloting a new generative AI platform developed by Open Access Technology International (OATI), marking the first known use of such technology by a U.S. power grid operator. The platform, OATI...

Mergers and AcquisitionsEnergyAlteia SASGE Vernova

GE Vernova Acquires Alteia to Boost Grid Visual Intelligence

GE Vernova has announced its acquisition of French AI software firm Alteia SAS, aiming to enhance its GridOS Visual Intelligence platform. Alteia, known for its computer vision and machine learning technology, provides visual data analytics that...

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