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11 Oct Environmental MonitoringAustin Adopts AI for Wildfire Detection: A High-Tech Safety Initiative

Austin Energy budgets $500,000 annually for AI wildfire detection cameras to protect the electric system in Austin and surrounding counties.

11 Oct Environmental MonitoringSan Diego Targets Sewage Odors with New Air Sensors

San Diego County installs AQMesh sensors in South Bay to track pollutants from sewage spills. The data will inform regional air quality decisions.

4 Oct IoT NetworksSarthe’s Launches a €2.5M LoRaWAN Digital Upgrade

Sartel and Sarthe Numérique deploy a €2.5 million LoRaWAN network for a sustainable Sarthe, targeting efficient resource use by 2024.

4 Oct EnergySWEPCO Launches Smart Meter Upgrade in Louisiana

SWEPCO Rolls Out Enhanced Smart Meters in Louisiana for Improved Energy Management

4 Oct EnergyATCO Leads Alberta’s Smart Meter Upgrade

Alberta utility ATCO upgrades grid with 230,000 smart meters for better energy stability and reduced emissions.

4 Oct EnergySnohomish Launches ‘Connect Up’ Smart Meters Program

Snohomish County's new 'Connect Up' program is bringing smart meter technology to improve utility services and customer experiences.

4 Oct EnergySPIE Acquires Majority of Réseaux Environnement

Digital services expert SPIE expands with an 85% stake in Réseaux Environnement, enhancing electrical and public lighting sectors in Normandy.

4 Oct Mobility and TrafficNew Orleans Boosts Streetcar Safety with AI Technology

New Orleans uses AI to improve streetcar line safety, reducing collisions and enhancing commutes.

4 Oct Environmental MonitoringRogers and SpaceX Launch Wildfire Detection Initiative in BC

Rogers and SpaceX are teaming up with Pano AI for early wildfire detection in British Columbia.

29 Sep EnergyEurope’s Largest Solar Highway Lighting Project Completed

Novéa Energies installs over 230 solar lamps along 7 km of the A16 highway and a rest area in Saint-Aybert to enhance safety in…

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