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Marina Donovan LinkedIn Live Recap.jpeg The Challenges and Opportunities of AI: LinkedIn Live Recap Are artificial intelligence and machine learning the future of utility operations? This question...

Women Empowerment.jpg Women Who Inspire 2024: Empowering Women and Future Innovators The Women Who Inspire session at Itron Inspire 2024 was a standout highlight of this year’s conference,...

Grip Round Two (1).jpeg Powering Resilience: DOE’s $2 Billion Investment in America’s Energy Future America’s energy infrastructure just took a major step forward in becoming more resilient,...

Rural Community.jpeg Optimizing Rural Operations with Itron’s CENTRON® II Electric Meter Optimizing Rural Operations with Itron’s CENTRON® II Electric Meter Itron’s CENTRON II residential electric...

Forecasting Workshops Blog.jpeg Itron’s Hands-On Forecasting Workshops Itron recently held three different Forecasting Workshops starting on Nov. 5th in Boston, Massachusetts. Itron recently held...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

March 8 is International Women’s Day—a global celebration of the social, economic and cultural achievements of women around the world.

The one constant in the utility industry is change—unpredictable weather events, rising energy demand and shifting consumer expectations, to name a few.

In 2024, a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter called me for insights on electricity forecasting.

Itron was recently recognized as a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide report.

Ana Maneva_Blog Photo_01.jpg Ana M. Q: How would you describe your current role at Itron? What types of things are you doing in an average week? A: I lead Channel Partner Sales within the...

Fransisca N._Blog Photo_01 (1).png Fransisca N. Q: How would you describe your current role at Itron? What does a typical week look like for you? A: As a Portfolio Account Manager at Itron...

Jenny Y._Blog Photo_01.jpg Jenny Y. Innovation: The Journey of Itron's CloudOps Team In the realm of Itron, where innovation intersects with sustainability, my tenure of ten years stands as a...

Laura Clerkin_Blog Photo_02.jpg Laura C. Q: How would you describe your current role at Itron? What types of things are you doing in an average week? A: One of the things I love most about my job...

Nadia - image for blog post.jpg Nadia D. I have often been described as having a 'Maverick' mindset, which I interpret as a commitment to strategic disruption and driving innovative solutions. This...

Natalie H._Blog Photo_02.png Natalie H. Q: How would you describe your current role at Itron? What are you currently focused on? A: I’m currently an Enterprise Client Executive, which is a role on...

Itron and our technology partners continue to drive innovation in the utility industry, delivering solutions that modernize and strengthen critical infrastructure.

Today, we celebrate World Water Day and recognize the important work of water providers as they navigate the ongoing journey toward sustainable water management.

At Itron, creating a more resourceful world starts within our own walls.

Demand on the U.S. power grid is projected to rise 4.7% over the next five years—a sharp increase compared to the sub-1% annual growth seen over the past two decades.

AI Announcements Blog.jpg Itron Announces Key Collaborations to Unlock the Full Potential of AI and ML According to Itron’s Resourcefulness Insight Report, utilities see the greatest potential for...

Federal Funding_Grid Resilience Blog.jpg The Grid Won’t Wait: Building the Business Case for Grid Resilience More than 70% of the U.S. power grid is over 25 years old and quickly running out of...

Earth Day is a reminder that the choices we make today shape the world we leave for future generations.

Earth Day Education Blog.jpg Empowering the Next Generation to Create a More Resourceful World As we celebrate Earth Day, it’s essential to recognize that sustainability isn’t just about the...

Celebrating 10 years of honoring utilities that are advancing the future through technological advancements and improving efficiencies for grid modernization.

Every year at Itron, we look forward to Earth Day—a global celebration and powerful reminder of our shared responsibility to protect our world’s most precious resources.

For years, limited visibility and control at the edge of the gas distribution network has made it harder for utilities to deliver safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to the communities they...

Every single day, the U.S. loses 6 billion gallons of treated water—enough to fill over 9,000 Olympic swimming pools.

Doug Richardson to Lead Newly Formed Group to Enhance Customer Engagement

While Earth Day is first and foremost a call to action to care for our planet, it’s also a meaningful opportunity to roll up our sleeves, engage with our communities and build stronger connections...

Each year, Itron hosts its Annual Energy Forecasting Group (EFG) Meeting.  

As renewable energy adoption accelerates across the globe, the traditional one-way grid with basic billing meters is no longer sufficient.

The 2025 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition brought the gas industry’s biggest challenges and boldest solutions to the forefront.

The landscape for water utilities is shifting fast.

As utilities continue to digitize operations, the technologies powering this transformation are only as effective as the standards they’re built on.

The Annual ISO Forecasting Summit offers a unique platform for ISO representatives worldwide to discuss the latest short- and long-term forecasting challenges and solutions in an open and collegial...

At Itron, sustainability isn’t just an initiative—it’s central to everything we do.

Distribution Operations Blog.jpg A Smarter Grid Starts with Intelligence at the Edge Trees grow, storms happen and people are human. Trees grow, storms happen and people are human. These factors...

Building the grid of the future starts by adopting interoperable standards, today.

AI Paradox Blog.jpg The AI Paradox: Driving Demand, Delivering Solutions As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption continues to grow, so does the demand for the data centers that power it. As...

We are excited to announce that the European Forecasting User Group Meeting is back!

EUD and Verizon Blog.jpg Modernizing Water Infrastructure: Eastside Utility District’s Transition to Cellular AMI When aging infrastructure and manual processes began chipping away at revenue,...

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...

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...