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2024 Itron Brand Refresh Brand Refresh: A New Itron for a New Era Today, we are proud to unveil our new brand identity, which symbolizes our evolution as a company and reinforces our unwavering...

Shining a Light on the Grid Edge Shining a Light on the Grid Edge: the Evolution of Distributed Energy Management During recent industry events Itron has attended across the globe, I noticed a...

In the Unlikely Event In the Unlikely Event Improbable phenomena occur every day. Improbable phenomena occur every day. People travel to distant countries and see friends from their hometowns....

Engaging Communities in the Energy Transition.jpeg Centering Community Voices in the Energy Transition Public input continues to be a priority for regulators as utilities seek assistance through...

TechAdvantage 2024 TechAdvantage 2024: Empowering Electric Cooperatives with More Intelligence Infrastructure is aging and grid requirements are changing fast. Infrastructure is aging and grid...

Unlocking Potential in Rural Areas Unlocking Potential in Rural Areas I recently had a wonderful opportunity to get into the backcountry and saw a quieter side of life where people lead a seemingly...

Women's History Month Women’s History Month 2024: Celebrating Women Who Power the Energy Industry In celebration of Women’s History Month 2024, we’re recognizing remarkable contributions from women...

Jeanie Aday Celebrating the Inspiring Women of Itron: Jeanie Aday Today, March 8, marks the observance of International Women’s Day – a global celebration of women’s achievements across social,...

Present, Past and Future (2).jpeg Dr. Monforte’s Retirement Brown Bag: The Past, Present and Future of Operational Load Forecasting I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Frank A. Monforte for...

Iot Edge Computing Award Blog (1).png Pushing the Edge of Possibility: Itron Receives 2024 IoT Edge Computing Excellence Award The Energy Infrastructure Administration projects global electricity...

GE Vernova Blog.jpeg Better Together: GE Vernova and Itron Unleash the Power of Grid Edge Data A truly reliable and resilient grid requires visibility and control of “the edge,” or the various...

Data Center Forecasting Blog.jpeg More Questions: Forecasting Data Centers One afternoon, while talking with a utility executive, they mentioned a complaint about data centers. One afternoon, while...

Todd Inlander AI Blog.jpg Ensuring Grid Reliability with Technology and AI: Lessons Learned from Southern California Edison California, home to the largest population in the U.S. and the highest...

UBBA Blog.jpg UBBA 2024 Summit & Plugfest: Advancing Broadband Communication for Utilities Itron recently attended the Utility Broadband Association's premier event, UBBA Summit & Plugfest,...

Grid Operator.jpg What is an Independent System Operator? My mom knows that I often work with Independent System Operators. My mom knows that I often work with Independent System Operators....

Itron's 2024 in Review Blog.jpg Itron’s 2024 in Review: A Year of Milestones, Innovations and Impact Itron’s 2024 in Review: A Year of Milestones, Innovations and Impact 2024 was transformative for...

Winter Storm Preparedness.jpg Weathering the Storm: Building Utility Resilience Amid Increased Energy Demand The NOAA’s U.S. 2024 Winter Outlook signals a tough season ahead, forecasting a high...

2025 Forecasting Blog.jpeg 2025 Itron Forecasting Events For years, Itron has helped energy companies understand and anticipate changes in energy demand—changes that drive both strategy and...

SEW Blog.jpeg From Passive to Proactive: Redefining Customer Experience-Driven Energy Management Consumers today expect real-time information, seamless communication and immediate responsiveness in...

Artificial intelligence and machine learning workforce readiness Utilities Face a Workforce Readiness Gap Amid AI/ML Adoption Challenges The global energy sector is facing unprecedented growth and...

AI's Role in Winter Safety.jpg The Critical Role of AI and ML in Enhancing Utility Safety This Winter As temperatures drop and winter sets in, safety becomes a heightened priority for utilities and...

A charging electric vehicle with a wind turbine in the background The 2025 Power Paradigm: How EVs and Clean Energy are Transforming the Grid The energy sector is experiencing a significant...

Gartner MDM Blog.jpeg Itron Recognized as a Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Meter Data Management Systems In today’s utility landscape, meter data management systems...

Federal Funding Blog.jpg Navigating Uncertainty: Federal Funding and the Future of Utilities As the United States transitions to a new administration, questions remain about the future of programs...

2024 CSR Recap Blog.png Empowering Resourceful Communities: Itron’s 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility Impact As we reflect on 2024, Itron’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR)...

AC and Electrification Blog.jpeg Electrification 2.0: What Utilities Can Learn from the Air Conditioner Era Today’s push for electrification, coupled with rising energy demand driven by artificial...

Capgemini and Itron Collaboration Blog.jpg Capgemini and Itron: Enabling Smarter, More Resilient Grids Itron and Capgemini Engineering are celebrating over a decade of driving digital...

Accurate forecasting is crucial for both electric and natural gas industries, helping utilities navigate demand, reliabillity and operational planning.

Data Illustration over Europe Automating Utility Settlements: The Case for Data-Driven Solutions Settlements, which are the financial reconciliations that keep energy markets running, have long...

Don Reeves.jpeg Q&A with Don Reeves: Empowering Itron's Grid Edge Intelligence Strategy The last few weeks have been full of transformative changes and exciting announcements for Itron. The last...

Tracy Troyer and Family Celebrating the Inspiring Women of Itron: Tracy Troyer We’re excited to continue our annual Women’s History Month blog series which highlights the exceptional women of Itron...

2024 Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards Recognize Sustainability with the 2024 Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards Every year, we recognize Itron customers who are demonstrating leadership in...

Aquana Safety, Savings, Synergy: The Aquana-Itron Collaboration Reshaping Possibilities for Water Utilities In the ever-evolving realm of smart water solutions, Aquana's AquaFlex™ Actuator Valve...

Caroline Flory Celebrating the Inspiring Women of Itron: Caroline Flory Our annual Women’s History Month blog series recognizes the exceptional women of Itron who are driving innovation,...

World Water Day World Water Day 2024: A Global Effort to Address the Water Crisis Water and climate disruption are closely intertwined. Water and climate disruption are closely intertwined. From...

DISTRIBUTECH 2024 Pioneering the Future of Grid Edge Intelligence at DISTRIBUTECH 2024 A huge thank you to our customers, partners and industry leaders who recently joined us in Orlando, Florida...

Just Chill with the Wind Chill Just Chill with the Wind Chill One of the major drivers in electricity forecasting models is the weather. One of the major drivers in electricity forecasting models...

Itron's New Website Introducing the New Itron.com In connection with Itron’s refreshed brand identity and focus on delivering grid edge intelligence solutions to our customers, we are excited to...

Nathalie Viallix Celebrating the Inspiring Women of Itron: Nathalie Viallix As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we are excited to shine the spotlight on a member of Itron’s Corporate...

2024 LDI Trainings Virtual Instructor-Led Training Opportunities for Q3 and Q4 2024 Register today and mark your calendars! Register today and mark your calendars! Itron is pleased to announce that...

Breaking Barriers to the Energy Transition Breaking Barriers to the Energy Transition with Intelligence at the Edge DISTRIBUTECH 2024 was a big week for Itron. DISTRIBUTECH 2024 was a big week for...

Strengthening the Electric Grid Strengthening the Electric Grid for a More Sustainable Future The time for communities to improve the resilience and reliability of the electric grid is now. The...

2024 Energy Forecasting Group Meetingg Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! That was Laura Plante’s (Entergy) call to introduce the 2024 Energy Forecasting Group (EFG) Meeting, also known as Itron’s...

Sustainability Five Ways to Elevate Your Earth Day Consumers play a critical role in enabling sustainability. Consumers play a critical role in enabling sustainability. Our choices, from adopting...

Earth Day 2024 From Local Origin to Global Impact: Earth Day 2024 The original founders of Earth Day organized the very first celebration in New York City on April 22, 1970, which garnered over 20...

PLMA An Electric Vehicle is a Work of Art at PLMA The 49th PLMA Conference is just around the corner on May 6-8 in Portland, Oregon. Artfully Getting an EV in a Museum The 49th PLMA Conference is...

IoT Connectivity, Gartner Magic Quadrant Itron recognized in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide Itron was recently recognized as a Challenger in the...

Inspire APAC 765x500 Overcoming Obstacles with Cutting-Edge Solutions in the Asia-Pacific Region We couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity to host our second annual Itron Inspire APAC! Taking...

checklist Prep List: Time to Get Ready for a Great IUW 2018 Itron Utility Week (IUW) 2018 kicks off at the end of this week—and we’ve got all the details to help ensure your trip is a success. As...

iStock 1011182136 Prep List: Time to Get Ready for IUW 2019 Itron Utility Week (IUW) 2019 kicks off on Oct. 11 with pre-conference trainings and hits full steam on Oct. 13 with the Knowledge...

Itron 765x500 Pressures on Smart Grid Business Cases This afternoon we attended an Itron Utility Week breakout session with Tracy Tinsley, project manager, information management, at Duke Energy....

women_Engineer Powering Women in Utilities The work-life balance can be a challenge to manage, but as with any difficult situation, Samantha Ettus has proven it is better with pie. Ettus tackles...

Marina_Itron Inspire_F Itron Inspire 2022: Preparing for the Unknown and Experiencing the Unexpected Thank you to our in-person and virtual attendees who joined us for day two of Itron Inspire...

Anterix Private LTE Today & Tomorrow The Right Technology at the Right Time Creating a more resilient grid requires data driven intelligence in a more secure, accessible and interoperable...

iStock 1210770881 Providing Resourceful Solutions to Protect Our Most Precious Resource We may live on a planet that has 71% of its land mass covered in water, but that doesn’t mean it is easily...

Itron 765x500 Real World Experiences with Home Area Network Applications In our ever-connected world, customers are demanding more technology and information to give them understanding and control...

IUWblog 1 e1508283124300 Real-time Load Disaggregation Our final blog of #IUW17 features a session with Robert Sonderegger and Luke Scheidler from Itron discussing how Itron’s OpenWay® Riva...

Inspire_Awards Recognizing Our Customers at Itron Inspire After a busy three days of thought provoking keynotes and informative breakout sessions, Itron Inspire 2021 wrapped up by recognizing our...

data SAP and Itron Delivering Digital Transformation in Utilities "SAP is a Gold Sponsor of Itron’s Utility Week in Houston, Oct. 15-17. Below is a brief overview of what we will be showcasing....

Itron 765x500 Save the Date for Itron Utility Week 2014 Itron Utility Week is Itron’s annual customer event where gas, water and electric utility customers meet to discuss emerging trends and share...