Verizon has teamed up with CH2M Hill, Itron and Siemens to work with Envision Charlotte and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department (CMUD) on a public-private initiative that leverages sustainability for economic growth as a model for all communities. The initiative involves the launch of a water measurement and efficiency program called Smart Water Now. Smart Water Now comes of the heels of a similar and successful program, Smart Energy Now.

via Itron, Siemens, Verizon instrumental in utility water usage program – FierceEnergy.

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