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Itron is thrilled to be named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Utility Meter Data Management Systems 2025 Vendor Assessment (doc #US52984625, October 2025).

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a new kind of energy race that’s redefining how electricity is produced, distributed and consumed.

Historically, utilities had limited visibility beyond the substation, relying on outdated models about grid behavior at the edge.

Every year at Itron Inspire, we make it a priority to celebrate women in utilities.

Itron recently participated in the Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) Summit & Plugfest 2026: the industry’s leading forum for advancing private broadband networks that power critical infrastructure.

2025 was a year of bold innovation at Itron.

2025 LDI Trainings Virtual Instructor-Led Training Opportunities for Q1 and Q2 2026 Register today and mark your calendars! Register today and mark your calendars! Itron is pleased to announce that...

Xcel Energy marks a major milestone with the installation of nearly 2,000 batteries through its Renewable Battery Connect program, advancing grid reliability and customer-focused innovation.

Discover how Itron’s Grid Edge Intelligence helps utilities tackle rising grid complexity. Visit us at DTECH 2026, Feb. 2–5, booth #2175.

Load control switches (LCS) remain a proven, cost‑effective demand response (DR) solution, helping utilities manage peak demand, support grid reliability and control less‑automated loads with...

Learn how Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) delivers operational efficiency and cost savings for Australia’s water utilities. Explore the business case and benefits today.

A look back at Itron’s 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility progress and the impact of our CSR initiatives as we enter a new year.

Itron helps utilities accelerate resiliency, decarbonization, customer engagement and grid intelligence through deep collaboration with leading technology partners, expanding the value of modern...

As these pressures mount, no utility is immune to the strain on the physical grid.

Global urban infrastructure investment needs are projected to reach approximately $106 trillion by 2040, with transportation ($36 trillion) and energy ($23 trillion) accounting for the largest shares.

In June 2025, Itron announced a collaboration with Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator S.A. (HEDNO)—Greece’s sole electricity distribution system operator and one of Europe’s...

Exciting news to close out a fantastic 2025: Itron has been recognized as a member of Extel’s 2025 All-America Executive Team, earning the accolade of Most-Honored Company being recognized as #1 in...

As the energy landscape evolves at an unprecedented pace, the role of forecasting has never been more essential.

At our recent customer-focused event, Itron Inspire, we had the opportunity to see our fantastic customer experience (CX) partners in action.

Utilities shaping their AMI 2.0 and Grid Edge Intelligence strategies are increasingly beginning with the use cases that drive reliability, resilience and smarter grid operations.

DTECH 2026, presented by Itron, brought together nearly 20,000 utility and energy industry leaders in San Diego, CA for three central purposes: to connect, collaborate and innovate.

As energy demand continues to change, accurate forecasting and load research are more critical than ever.

The electric grid is evolving from a centralized system to a distributed, data‑driven network shaped by DERs, electrification, and reliability demands.

Not long ago, I attended a conference where the discussion turned to studies that described various rates of temperature increases due to climate disruption.

March 8, 2026 marks 115 years of celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD).

Explore 3 water utility trends for 2026—real‑time data, AI‑driven leak detection and resilience planning—to reduce non‑revenue water and improve reliability.

At Itron Inspire, we didn’t just talk about artificial intelligence (AI)—we saw it in action.

Utilities are living through a structural shift: moving from predictable, linear operations to a world defined by volatility, data abundance and rising expectations.

toth-boglarka-lizett-web.jpg Boglarka T. Location: Budapest, Hungary Q: What was your first job ever? A: My first job was during high school, working as a cashier in the duty-free shop at Budapest...

Harshitha_phot-web.jpg Harshitha M Location: Bangalore, India Q: What was your first job ever? A: My professional journey began at Itron, where I joined as an apprentice. I started my career as...

Karen-Santry-web3.jpg Karen S. Accounting Specialist Location: Cork, Ireland Q: What was your first job ever? A: My very first job was working as a factory worker at Barry’s Tea. I was part of the...

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World Water Day is a moment to pause and reflect on something that can easily be taken for granted.

After more than a decade of relative stability, electricity demand is on the rise—and so is the pressure to build, upgrade and maintain the infrastructure that delivers it.

Today’s utilities are managing unprecedented complexity, and Itron is committed to helping them focus on what matters most: keeping the lights on, infrastructure running and people safe.

Every summer along the Jersey Shore, a quiet challenge plays out after sunset.

Lewis-web.jpg Lewis T. Location: Liberty Lake, Washington, USA Q: What was your first job ever? A: My first job was as an agricultural farmhand in 2006. I was responsible for sorting and...

Vinifa W. Vinifa W. Location: Indonesia Q: What was your first job ever? A: In 2021, I graduated and landed my very first job at Itron. At the time, the world was facing the COVID-19 pandemic,...

A few words sum up the way we operate at Itron: do what’s right, even when it’s hard.

How water utilities are using timely insight and smart technology to drive conservation and sustainable water use

Revenue loss remains one of the most persistent challenges for utilities.

Each year on April 22, Earth Day invites us to reflect on our shared responsibility to protect the place we all call home—and to turn that reflection into action.

Earth Day 2026 may be over, but our commitment to create a more resourceful world continues year-round.

As the need to enhance grid performance coincides with the impacts of growing energy demand, severe weather events, electrification and sustainability initiatives, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) have...

AMI system health directly impacts billing accuracy and reliability. See how analytics help utilities move from reactive fixes to proactive, data-driven operations.

This year, Itron hosted its 25th Annual Energy Forecasting Meeting, which included about 90 attendees representing around 50 companies from the U.S. and Canada, many who are also members of Itron’s...

load disaggregation 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 distributed...

Utilities are facing a load growth double whammy: demand is both larger and more variable than ever before.

For more than a decade, Itron’s annual benchmarking survey has helped electric and natural gas utilities compare forecasting practices, measure accuracy and better understand the trends shaping...

Last week, Itron released its 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting progress across customer impact, operational emissions reductions, governance, workplace safety and community...

Whether we are generating forecasts for tomorrow or for 20 years from now, the calendar plays a crucial role because human activity generally and energy consumption specifically are impacted by...

Itron 765x500 Itron Inspire 2022: Explore the Possibilities and Get Inspired After two years of gathering virtually, we are so excited to finally return to an in-person Itron Inspire! After two...

At this year’s TechAdvantage conference, Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative (AVECC) and NRTC offered one of the clearest signals yet of where the industry is actually heading: hybrid,...

Gartner recently published the 2026 Critical Capabilities for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide report, which Itron views as a helpful framework for assessing core capabilities against...

2025 LDI Trainings Virtual Instructor-Led Training Opportunities for Q3 and Q4 2026 Register today and mark your calendars! Register Now for Upcoming Itron Virtual Product Training Plan ahead and...