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WaterEl Campello In Spain to Enhance Water Management Efficiency with Sensor Network

El Campello installs flow meters across six sectors in an 84% subsidized, €6.2M digitalization project to curb water loss by April 2026.

 EnergyRhizome Raises $6.5M Seed Funding to Expand Climate Resilience Solutions for Power Grids

Rhizome secures $6.5 million in seed funding to expand its AI platform that helps US utilities assess grid vulnerabilities and climate risks.

 Mobility and TrafficHannover Region Begins Autonomous Bus Pilot in Mixed Traffic

The Hannover Region is testing an autonomous electric bus on a 7-kilometer route in Burgdorf under a €3.7 million pilot project managed by ÜSTRA.

 Mobility and TrafficAI Traffic Project Expands to Over 100 Boston Intersections

Google Research expands Project Green Light to 114 Boston intersections, using AI to optimize traffic lights and cut emissions by up to 10%.

 Street LightingPortos de Galicia Allocates €240,000 for Lighting Upgrade in Vilanova Port

The new system will feature remote-controlled regulation and is expected to cut energy costs by 60%." * Alternative wording to be strictly accurate: "aiming…

 WaterCity of Ames Launches Digital Water Project to Modernize Urban Water Cycle

The Ames City Council starts a €1.35M digital water project backed by EU funds to modernize supply, reduce waste, and detect network leaks.

 EnergyNational Grid Adopts Kraken Technologies AI Platform to Enhance Services for US Customers

National Grid implements Kraken Technologies' AI platform for 6.5 million customers across Massachusetts and New York to modernize legacy systems.

 EnergyGerman Startup Trawa Secures €24M to Cut Business Energy Costs

Berlin energy provider Trawa raises €24 million to expand AI-powered software that reduces electricity costs for mid-sized firms by up to 30%.

 WaterSan Fernando Approves €25 Million Water Management Plan Through Public-Private Partnership

San Fernando, Spain backs a €25 million water partnership to fund 25 infrastructure upgrades, retaining a 51% municipal stake in the joint venture.

 Street LightingVila-real Seeks Funding to Upgrade Over 3,300 Streetlights in Industrial and Peripheral Areas

Vila-real applies for funding to replace 3,354 streetlights across industrial zones in a €1.63 million project to cut annual power costs.

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