Smart City & Utility Industry News

New Project (Full-Scale)EnergyBuilding EfficiencyHydro‑QuébecCanada

Hydro-Québec Launches $10 Billion Energy Efficiency Plan, Offers Free Smart Thermostats

Apr 29, 2025

Hydro-Québec has unveiled a new 10-year, $10 billion energy efficiency plan aimed at reducing electricity consumption in Quebec by 10%. The initiative includes free smart thermostats for residential customers and financial support for commercial...

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Metz Tests Smart Lighting System on Île du Saulcy

Apr 29, 2025

Metz has launched a pilot smart lighting project on Île du Saulcy, aiming to improve energy efficiency and reduce light pollution. The system, spanning 1.2 kilometers with 49 lamp posts along the Moselle River, uses motion sensors to activate...

New Project (Pilot)WasteBowerUK

AI-Powered Paper Cup Recycling Pilot Launches in Cardiff

Apr 24, 2025

A new AI-based recycling initiative has launched in Cardiff, offering residents and visitors a 5p reward for returning used paper cups to participating stores. The three-month pilot, led by Keep Wales Tidy in collaboration with the National Cup...

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Curitiba to Partner with Aganova for AI-Powered Water Network Inspection

Apr 24, 2025

Aganova will use its flagship Nautilus technology—an intelligent, in-pipe traveling sphere—to inspect over 100 kilometers of water pipelines in Curitiba, Brazil. The project, part of the Integrated Water Supply System (SAIC), serves 4.1...

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Global Omnium and Telefónica Tech Use AI with Google Cloud to Monitor Marine Ecosystems

Apr 24, 2025

Water utilitiy Global Omnium and Telefónica Tech have partnered with Google Cloud to drive innovation in the water sector using artificial intelligence (AI). The collaboration aims to enhance efficiency, traceability, and service quality through...

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Oxford Selected as First UK City for Enhanced 5G Small Cell Network

Apr 23, 2025

Oxford has been chosen as the first of three UK cities to receive a city-wide 5G small cell network upgrade in 2025. The project, led by mobile infrastructure provider Cornerstone in collaboration with Signify and Dense Air, will use existing street...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringEnergyHECOALERTWestUSA

HECO Installs Weather Stations and AI Cameras to Prevent Wildfires in Hawaii

Apr 23, 2025

Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) is installing more than 50 advanced weather stations and nearly 80 AI-powered camera systems on utility poles across the state. The initiative is aimed at improving early fire detection and enhancing weather...

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Canoas partners with TIM to Modernize Over 30,000 Public Lighting Points in Brazil

Apr 23, 2025

Network operator TIM has been contracted by IP Canoas, a public lighting concessionaire, to implement smart lighting technology in Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul. The project, part of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), involves upgrading over 30,000...

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Paris Startup Celest Science Raises €2M to Bring AI Precision to Climate Risk

Apr 23, 2025

Celest Science, a Paris-based climate risk intelligence startup founded in 2023, has closed a €2 million seed round to accelerate the development of its AI-driven forecasting platform. The round was co-led by insurtech-focused venture fund...

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CSignum Raises £6M to Advance Underwater IoT Communication Technology and Water Quality Monitoring

Apr 22, 2025

CSignum, a wireless technology company specializing in underwater and underground IoT communications, has secured £6 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Archangels, Par Equity, and Scottish Enterprise, with participation from British...