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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.

 Street LightingGEWISS Acquires 75% of Smart Lighting Specialist TVILIGHT

GEWISS acquires a 75% stake in TVILIGHT to integrate the smart city lighting specialist's control solutions and expand reach in Italy and abroad.

 WaterScottish Water Installs 1,000 New Sewer Monitors to Enhance Environmental Protection

Scottish Water installs 1,000 new sewer monitors under a £500 million investment to prevent flooding and reduce pollution across its network.

 Street LightingOver €150 Million Allocated for Sustainable Municipal Lighting Projects in Spain

Spain approves €155 million in interest-free loans for municipal LED street lighting to cut energy use and lower carbon emissions nationwide.

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