Smart City & Utility Industry News

FundingEnvironmental MonitoringNatureMetricsJust Climate

NatureMetrics Secures €24.3 Million in Series B Funding to Advance Biodiversity Monitoring

Jan 14, 2025

Surrey-based NatureMetrics, a specialist in nature intelligence and biodiversity monitoring, has successfully raised €24.3 million in its Series B funding round. The investment was led by Just Climate, EDF Pulse Ventures, and the Monaco ReOcean...

Public FundingMobility and TrafficUS DoTUSA

DOT Allocates $635 Million for U.S. Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure

Jan 14, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $635 million in grants to enhance electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative fueling infrastructure across 27 states, four federally recognized tribes, and Washington, D.C. Funded through the...

PartnershipEnergyPacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)Sharper ShapeUSA

PG&E Adopts Sharper Shape’s AI-Powered CORE Software to Strengthen Grid Resilience

Jan 14, 2025

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has entered a five-year partnership with Sharper Shape to implement the CORE (Cloud Optimized Remote Evaluation) software for utility asset management. This collaboration aims to enhance the resilience of...

New Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficOusterUSA

Ouster Secures $2 Million Contract to Launch Largest Lidar-Enabled Smart Traffic System in the U.S.

Jan 14, 2025

Ouster Inc., a provider of  lidar sensors, has been awarded a $2 million contract to implement its BlueCity traffic management solution in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This deployment will cover over 120 intersections across the downtown area,...

FundingWaterBanque des TerritoiresStarquestFrance

Banque des Territoires Invests €5 Million in Leakmited

Jan 14, 2025

Banque des Territoires, in partnership with Starquest, has participated in a €5 million funding round for Leakmited, a company dedicated to enhancing water network efficiency through proprietary AI-driven software tools. This investment aims to...

New Project (Full-Scale)WasteBahrein

Bahrains’ Northern Governorate Introduces Smart Waste Bins

Jan 13, 2025

Bahreins’ Northern Governorate Municipality has commenced the deployment of sensor-equipped waste containers as part of a broader initiative to enhance waste management efficiency, municipal sources confirmed. In the first phase, 60 smart...

Project ReportVideosurveillanceSpain

Madrid Expands AI-Driven Surveillance with New Camera Installations

Jan 13, 2025

The Madrid City Council has invested approximately €2.8 million in deploying 83 AI-equipped surveillance cameras across the city. Operated by the Municipal Police, they are designed to enhance public safety by assisting in image analysis while...

New Project (Full-Scale)WaterSkanskaNokian Vesi OySweden

Nokian Vesi Partners with Skanska for €35M Wastewater Treatment Plant in Finland

Jan 13, 2025

Nokian Vesi Oy has awarded Skanska, a Sweden-based multinational construction and development company, a €35M (approximately SEK 400M) contract to build a cutting-edge wastewater treatment plant in Nokia, Finland. The ambitious project includes...

New Project (Full-Scale)WasteTurkish Environmental Agency (TUCA)Turkey

Türkiye to Launch Nationwide Deposit Return System by 2025

Jan 13, 2025

Türkiye is set to implement a nationwide Deposit Return System (DYS) in 2025, aiming to recycle 25 billion glass, PET, and aluminum beverage containers annually. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change,...

Public FundingNew Project (Full-Scale)Mobility and TrafficOpen Mobility FoundationUSA

Minneapolis and Seattle Secure $14.8M SMART Grant to Enhance Urban Curb Management

Jan 13, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $14.8 million in Stage 2 funding to Minneapolis and Seattle through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program. This grant builds upon the $2 million each...