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EnergyBelgian-American Startup NOX Energy Secures $1M to Advance Green Energy Solutions

Belgian-American startup NOX Energy raises $1 million in seed funding to connect heat pumps and smart devices to the energy flexibility market.

 WaterHunter Water to Pilot Smart Meter Solutions

Hunter Water is installing 500 digital water meters across New South Wales to test real-time usage data and leak detection technologies.

 EnergyA2A Expands Electricity Distribution with €1.2 Billion Acquisition from Enel

A2A acquires a 90% stake in Duereti from Enel for €1.2 billion, adding 17,000km of electricity network across Milan and Brescia.

 EnergyIberdrola Completes Full Acquisition of Avangrid Shares, Strengthens U.S. Presence

Spain's Iberdrola buys the remaining 18.4% of U.S. utility Avangrid for $35.75 per share, taking the Connecticut-based firm private.

 WaterPerth Upgrades Water Distribution with Itron’s Advanced Metering Solution

Water Corporation deploys Itron's Temetra platform across 16,000 smart water meters in Perth to improve conservation and manage drought challenges.

 Smart GridXcel Energy Partners with Itron to Enhance Colorado’s Energy Grid

Xcel Energy deploys Itron's system in Colorado to integrate customer battery storage and DERs, aiming to balance peak loads and improve grid stability.

 Mobility and TrafficSacRT to Install AI-Enabled Cameras on Buses to Combat Illegal Parking

SacRT plans to install AI cameras on up to 100 buses in Sacramento to enforce parking laws at transit stops, with fines starting February…

 WaterOfwat Announces £104 Billion Investment to Revamp UK Water Sector

Ofwat unveils a £104 billion plan for the UK water sector, funding infrastructure upgrades as bills rise by an average of £31 yearly by…

 Building EfficiencyEKORE Raises €1.3 Million to Advance Digital Twin Solutions for Smart Building Management

Italian proptech startup EKORE raises €1.3 million to expand its AI building management platform, optimizing energy use and predictive maintenance.

 Smart GridLUMA Launches Next Phase of Smart Meter Initiative in Puerto Rico

LUMA is installing over 1.5 million smart meters across Puerto Rico with Itron, modernizing the grid over three years without customer rate increases.

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