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Dortmund Launches Citywide Heat Monitoring Network to Boost Climate Resilience

Jul 1, 2025

Dortmund has rolled out a new citywide network of 76 climate monitoring stations to track urban heat stress in real time. Developed under the “Data2Resilience” project by Ruhr University Bochum, the system aims to support early detection...

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San Diego Halts Surveillance Tech Funding Amid Privacy Concerns

Jul 1, 2025

The San Diego City Council has suspended funding for its Smart Streetlight and Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program for the upcoming fiscal year, pending a review of data security and privacy issues. This decision follows a recent...

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Almería Secures €2.36M for Efficient Smart Lighting Upgrades

Jul 1, 2025

Almería will receive €2.36 million from Spain’s Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE), under the second round of funding aimed at improving municipal outdoor lighting. The funding is part of a broader €113 million national...

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Santa Monica Introduces AI Cameras to Enforce Bus Lane Rules

Jun 24, 2025

Starting July 1, Santa Monica will use AI-powered cameras on buses to automatically detect and ticket vehicles illegally parked in bus lanes. The move is part of the city’s broader effort to enhance traffic management and public transit...

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Ostrom Secures €20M to Expand Smart Energy Solutions in Germany

Jun 24, 2025

Berlin-based digital energy provider Ostrom has raised €20 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate the deployment of smart meters across Germany and scale its NeoGrid Virtual Power Plant. The round, led by Eneco Ventures with...

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Riverside Public Utilities Expands Smart Grid Upgrades with AMI Deployment

Jun 24, 2025

Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) is advancing its grid modernization efforts by replacing 80,000 legacy meters with an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system. The upgrade, part of RPU’s Utility 2.0 initiative launched in 2019, aims to...

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Vichy Community Partners with Tiko to Offer Free Smart Thermostats for Electric Heating

Jun 24, 2025

Vichy Community has partnered with Tiko, an Engie subsidiary, to install free smart thermostats in homes with electric heating. The initiative aims to help residents reduce energy costs, with potential savings of up to 25%. Around 8,700 households...

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Luxembourg Launches €5M “Smart City” Funding Initiative

Jun 24, 2025

Luxembourg’s Ministries of Economy and Environment have introduced a €5 million funding program to support “Smart City” projects for municipalities and municipal unions. The initiative aims to encourage digital solutions for...

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Greece Launches Major Smart Grid Modernization Project with Itron Smart Meters

Jun 24, 2025

Greece’s Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO) has signed with Itron to upgrade the country’s power grid. The agreement aims to support Greece’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The project...

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London Expands Air Quality Monitoring with £2.8 Million Investment

Jun 24, 2025

London is set to expand its air quality monitoring network with a £2.8 million joint investment from the Mayor of London and Bloomberg Philanthropies. The funding will support the next phase of the Breathe London programme, which provides real-time...