Bettair Joins NYC’s Environmental Tech Lab: A Milestone for Smart Cities
At dnota, we are proud to announce that Bettair, our cutting-edge air quality monitoring technology, has been selected as one of six innovative projects for the Environmental Tech Lab. This initiative is a collaboration between the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Partnership Fund for NYC. Bettair joins NYC’s Environmental Tech Lab, further reinforcing its position as a leading solution for air quality monitoring in Smart Cities. This achievement is particularly significant because Bettair was chosen from over 108 global applications, showcasing its groundbreaking potential for urban sustainability initiatives. The DEP is impressed by the quality, versatility and functionality of the Bettair compact stations, and its front-end usability.
Tackling New York City’s Urban Challenges
New York City, home to over 8.5 million people, faces complex environmental challenges. High levels of air pollution from traffic congestion, industrial activities, and dense urban environments highlight the need for innovative solutions. To address these issues, the Environmental Tech Lab was designed to test and scale cutting-edge technologies. Its main objectives include:
- Improving air quality in high-density urban areas.
- Optimizing environmental monitoring through hybrid networks that combine IoT sensors and reference stations.
- Providing real-time data to support urban planning and sustainability initiatives.
This initiative plays a crucial role in helping cities develop smarter, healthier, and more sustainable environments.
Bettair’s Global Impact on Air Quality Monitoring
Bettair is a revolutionary IoT sensor platform that provides highly accurate measurements of air quality, noise, and particulate matter. It has been recognized by AIRLAB as the world’s most precise air quality sensor. Today, Bettair is transforming urban pollution monitoring in over 70 cities worldwide, including:
In Europe:
Bettair’s technology is already deployed in Barcelona, Madrid, and Mallorca (Spain), Paris (France), Rome (Italy), and Lüdenscheid (Germany). It is also present in the UK, where cities like London, Swansea, and Bedfordshire are actively leveraging the platform to enhance their sustainability strategies.
In North America:
Bettair is making an impact in Montreal and Quebec (Canada) and New York City, where it is actively addressing urban air quality challenges. In NYC, Bettair has installed eight devices to monitor pollution in Queens and the Bronx, helping the city meet its environmental goals. Moreover, Bettair is collaborating with Columbia University, a leader in environmental research, to further advance urban sustainability initiatives.
In Asia:
Forward-thinking cities as diverse as Kyoto in Japan or Lawas in Malaysia, are also integrating Bettair technology, demonstrating the platform’s versatility and scalability.
A Commitment to Innovation in Smart Cities
The Partnership Fund for New York City is the investment arm of the Partnership for New York City, an organization dedicated to fostering economic development and innovation in the city. Its mission is to support projects that enhance New York’s global competitiveness. Among its investors are some of the world’s most influential companies and financial institutions, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, among others. Their support for initiatives like the Environmental Tech Lab highlights their commitment to sustainability and improving air quality in urban environments.
The Environmental Tech Lab is a flagship program led by the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Partnership Fund for NYC. It is dedicated to fostering innovation in air quality monitoring. By selecting Bettair as one of its participants, the DEP has taken a decisive step toward exploring and implementing advanced technology. This initiative aims to enhance urban air quality and promote a healthier environment for New York City residents.
About dnota
With over 40 years of experience, dnota is a global leader in air quality monitoring and environmental innovation. Based in Spain and the United States (Coral Gables, Florida), we consistently provide advanced solutions to help cities effectively meet the challenges of the 21st century.
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