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Leaks are no pipe dream. About how much water is wasted every day in the U.S. from leaks?

6.75 billion gallons

Zero, pipes are famous for keeping it together under pressure!

675 million gallons

67.5 billion gallons or one VERY committed sprinkler

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Outdated streetlights (non-LED) can account for how much of a city's energy bill?

23%

Enough to power a giant disco ball

6%

40%

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Nobody likes a smart@$%, but Smart Cities have many useful benefits that can help improve quality of life. Which of the following is a real-world example?

Intelligent street lights to improve citizen safety

Trash bins that signal waste management when full

Parking sensors that alert drivers to available spots

All of the above

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Which of the following urban challenges could NOT be helped by Smart City solutions?

Easing traffic congestion during a Swiftie convention

Accelerating emergency response when a free donut giveaway gets out of control

Improving grid outage detection when everyone is using AI chatbots

Preventing squirrels from throwing power line parties

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What's the real difference between getting your power from the old-school grid vs. a modern "Distributed Energy Resource" (DER) setup?

Old-school grids only work during the day, while DERs only work during the middle of the night

Vintage grids use electricity, while DERs run on good intentions and positive vibes

OG grids generate power far away and send it to you; DERs generate and store power locally where you actually use it

Traditional grids are wireless, while DER systems require thousands of miles of heavy cables

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