To Move or Not to Move: Insights from CES 2020
January 15, 2020General,smart citiesCES,Itron Idea Labs,Utilities,AI,robots,data,consumer electronics,artificial
Humans are designed to walk 12 miles per…
2019: Our Year in Review
December 30, 2019General,smart citiesnatural gas,Water,Industry Insights,electricity,innovation,disater preparedness,innovator,2019
At Itron, we're dedicated to creating a more…
The Story is in the Residuals
December 23, 2019General,MetrixNDTips and Tricks,Modeling,forecasting,Forecasting,residuals
In any field that involves heaps of data and…
Reduce Waste this Holiday Season
December 17, 2019General,smart citiesHoliday,Industry Insights,conservation,reduce waste,susta
I just returned from the World Climate…
2020 Forecasting Meetings – Registration Now Open!
December 12, 2019General,SolarISO,EV,PV,SAE,forecasting,Forecasting,TOU
The 18th annual Energy Forecasting/EFG…
Inspiring a Day of Generosity with #GivingTuesday
December 3, 2019General,Industry Insightscommunity,sustainability,corporate social responsibility,CSR,giving tuesday,power of purpose
At the core of Itron’s mission and purpose…
Rooftop Solar and Short-Term Models – Advanced Methods
November 27, 2019General,SolarMetrixND,PV,Modeling,brown bag,forecasting,Forecasting,BTM,CEC,energy forecasting,ST modeling
Under a California Energy Commission (CEC)…
Improving Efficiency and Accuracy with Forecasting in the Cloud
November 20, 2019General,forecastingForecasting,DER,Forecast as a Service,ENE,FaaS
In today’s increasingly dynamic energy…
Public Utilities Fortnightly Recognizes Itron Among Top Innovators in 2019
November 19, 2019General,Smart Cities,natural gas,IoT,IoT,IIoTsafety,innovation,News,innovator,smartcity,Itron News
This November, Public Utilities Fortnightly…
Itron Recognized for 20 Years of DLMS Membership
November 13, 2019General,Energy,Industry Insightsmeter data management,DLMS,open standards,interoperability,European Utility Week,Itron News
In 1997, Itron was one of three founding…
Itron LAM Awarded for Innovation
November 12, 2019General,resourcefulness,Industry InsightsStreetlights,innovation,Brazil,street lighting,innovative products,Latin America,LAM,SLV,Itron News
More than ever, utilities and communities…
The Importance of Modern-Day Innovation
November 5, 2019General,Culture,Itron Idea Labsinnovation,innovative products,exploration,Itron News
For those of us who grew up with the…
2019 Benchmarking Survey
October 30, 2019General,AMIforecasting,Forecasting,survey results,benchmarking,peak data
The end of October brings something for…
Empowering Women in Utilities
October 17, 2019smart cities,IoT,Itron Utility Week,Women in Energy,International Women's Day,iuw19Empowering Women
At Itron Utility Week 2019, we once again…
IUW 2019 Day Two: Promoting Purpose
October 16, 2019General,grid reliabilityItron Utility Week,Gas,Water,Itron Utility Week,IUW,electricity,natural disaster,grid management
The general session for day two at IUW 2019…
Getting to Yes: Helping Utilities Make the Case with Regulators
October 15, 2019General,Itron Utility Week
During the Big Picture Session on Monday at…
IUW 2019 Day One: The Power of Community
October 15, 2019General,IoTItron Utility Week,#smartcity #smartcities,Smart City,disater preparedness
We kicked off Itron Utility Week (IUW) with…
Saving Sea Turtles with Streetlights
October 9, 2019General,smart citiessmart grid,IoT,Lighting,Streetlights,smart street lights,environment,seaturtles,florida,Itron News
Every year in Florida, baby sea turtles…
Creating a More Resourceful World…Together
October 7, 2019General,Itron Utility Week,resourcefulnessItron Utility Week,IUW,Utilities,community,partners,Itron News
At Itron Utility Week (IUW) 2019, we are…
Prep List: Time to Get Ready for IUW 2019
October 2, 2019General,smart citiesItron Utility Week,Itron Utility Week,IUW,Water Analytics,community,electricity,gas safety
Itron Utility Week (IUW) 2019 kicks off on…
Averaging the Weather First or Averaging the Energy Forecast
September 27, 2019General,MetrixNDTips and Tricks,forecasting,Forecasting
There is a question that has long vexed me:…
Big Thinking Abounds in Idaho
September 26, 2019General,Smart Cities,Smart City,Itron Idea Labssmart technology,innovation,virtual reality,Itron News
This past weekend, I took part in the Think…
Ensuring Safety and Preventing Theft with Itron Revenue Assurance
September 16, 2019Analytics,Industry Insights,Itron News
When you hear the word “theft,” you likely…
Innovation and the Inception of Itron Idea Labs
September 12, 2019Itron Idea Labs,Itron News
Nine out of 10 Fortune 500 companies in…
Will an Electric Vehicle Be Cheaper than a Gasoline Vehicle?
September 11, 2019General,EVforecasting,Forecasting,electric vehicle
If you’re in the market for a new vehicle,…
My Friend Went 100% Solar. . . Indirectly
September 3, 2019General,Electric Vehicles,SolarItron Idea Labs,electricity,clean energy,solar panels,renewable energy,Itron News
I was speaking with one of my friends…
Annual Forecasting Benchmark Survey Results
August 28, 2019General,EnergyEFG,trends,forecasting,Forecasting
Our third seminar of the year reveals the…
Where Did Durbin and Watson Go Wrong?
August 14, 2019General,MetrixNDTips and Tricks,forecasting,Forecasting
I’m sure you have all been there—the spot…
Introducing Itron’s New President and CEO
August 6, 2019General,Itron,smart citiesIndustry Insights,Utilities,connected devices,CEO,Itron News
Today, Tom Deitrich steps into his new…
Is My Smart Home Really Smart?
August 5, 2019General,Electric Vehicles,WaterEnergy,Solar,EV,Itron Idea Labs,Distributed Energy Management,renewable energy,Smart home,Itron News
I am a smart home geek. I have all the…
Holidays Are No Vacation for the Load Forecaster
July 31, 2019General,MetrixNDTips and Tricks,forecasting,Forecasting,Holiday,calendar
Summer has arrived. While your friends are…
Dates and Serial Numbers: Might As Well Leap
July 17, 2019General,MetrixNDforecasting,Forecasting,calendar
In Excel and MetrixND, dates are actually…
Seeing Climate Change First-Hand
July 16, 2019General,Electric Vehicles,Industry Insightssustainability,renewable energy,climate change,arctic,carbon footprint,Itron News
I just returned from a stirring expedition…
Itron Rings Closing Bell at Nasdaq
July 15, 2019General,Industry Insights,Nasdaqstock exchange,investors,investor relations,Itron News
On June 26, Philip Mezey, Itron president…
Resiliency in the Wake of Hurricane Season – Using IIoT Applications to Prepare for and Mitigate Natural Disasters
July 1, 2019General,smart grid,Industry InsightsIIoT,industrial IoT,natural disaster,disaster response,pole tilt,distribution automation,Itron News
The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season has…
When is the R² Not the R²?
June 26, 2019General,MetrixNDRegression,forecasting,Forecasting
A recently received support email contains…
The Smart Home Study
June 25, 2019General,Solar,EVPV,Strategic Analytics,CEC,EPIC,DER,battery storage,DERMS,RDERMS,Smart home,Smart Home Consortium,SDGE,California Energy Commission,smart thermostats,Itron News
The vision of a smart grid is based on…
Welcome to the New Itron.com
June 18, 2019General,ItronIoT,Smart City,industrial IoT,Itron News
Today, we unveiled our new global website,…
Rooftop Solar PV and Smart Streetlights Survey
June 12, 2019General,SolarPV,forecasting,Forecasting,BTM,street lighting
Itron recently surveyed the load…
The Mile-High 2019 ISO Forecasting Summit
May 29, 2019General,Solartrends,PV,Modeling,forecasting,Forecasting
They have a saying in Denver – “If you…
Itron Collaborations Recognized at IoT World Awards
May 24, 2019Generalsmart cities,IoT,industrial IoT
Last week at IoT World, Itron was…
Improving Financial Analysis with AMI Data
May 15, 2019General,AMIMetrixND,Tips and Tricks,Modeling,forecasting,Forecasting,MDM,energy forecasting,financial,daily tracking
Smart meter data is more granular and more…
Industrial IoT Takes Center Stage at IoT World 2019
May 9, 2019General,Smart Cities,smart citiesIndustry Insights,Streetlights,IIoT,industrial IoT,IoT World,smart utility,disaster response
Next week, Itron heads to the IoT World…
Methane Detection on Itron’s IoT Network
May 3, 2019General,natural gasIoT,Gas,Developers Community,Industry Insights,AGA,methane sensing,gas safety
During this year’s AGA conference, we’ve…
Enabling the Active Network for Natural Gas
April 26, 2019General,natural gas,natural gasIoT,analytics,Industry Insights,AGA,IIoT,natural disaster,Intelis,active network
Continuing our blog series on natural gas…
A Few Thoughts on P-Values
April 24, 2019General,MetrixNDTips and Tricks,Modeling,forecasting,Forecasting,energy forecasting
I recently read an article about P-Values…
Five Ways to Be More Resourceful This Earth Day
April 15, 2019General,LEDIndustry Insights,Earth Day,conservation,sustainability,plastic,Earth Day 2019
At Itron, we’re all about resourcefulness.…
DistribuTECH 2019: The Full Itron Experience
March 28, 2019General,GasWater,Smart City,Industry Insights,electricity,smart technology,Itron Experience,climate change
Participating in the Itron Experience…
Innovation in the Age of ‘Smart’ Tech
March 27, 2019General,Smart Cities,smart citiesWater,Industry Insights,electricity,smart communities,smart city smart technology
Recently, I had the honor of speaking at…
Developing Net Load Uncertainty Forecasts to Support System Operations
March 20, 2019General,SolarMetrixND,net load,PV,Tips and Tricks,Modeling,forecasting,Forecasting,BTM,wind,behind the meter
Today, the deep penetration of renewable…
Empowering the Next Generation
March 8, 2019General,resourcefulnessIndustry Insights,STEM,Girl Scouts,International Women's Day,next generation,marketing
I became a Girl Scout when I was 9 years…
It’s All the Same, Only the Names Will Change
March 6, 2019General,EFGMetrixND,Tips and Tricks,SAE,Modeling,forecasting,long term,Forecasting
Last year, Itron was contracted by a small…
Smarter States, Smarter Communities
March 1, 2019General,Smart Cities,smart citiesIndustry Insights,government,smart communities,NARUC,NGA,governors,regulators
Itron President and CEO Philip Mezey…
Bringing Innovation to Life: Caltech’s FLOW Rocket Fund
February 21, 2019General,SolarItron Idea Labs,demand response,clean energy,innovation,cleantech,renewable energy
Itron is proud to be a corporate sponsor of…
Capped vs. Uncapped Degree Days
February 20, 2019General,MetrixNDTips and Tricks,Modeling,forecasting,Forecasting
In energy modeling, we often utilize spline…
DistribuTECH Insights: Blockchain in Energy and Intelligent Streetlights
February 11, 2019General,EnergyIndustry Insights,Streetlights,blockchain,grid,outcomes,renewable energy,grid management,software
The last day of DistribuTECH 2019 last week…
Itron Idea Labs at the Cleantech Open Global Forum
February 11, 2019General,Electric VehiclesItron Idea Labs,clean energy,LACI,cleantech,renewable energy
I recently represented Itron Idea Labs at…
Leveraging a Waterfall Approach to Explain the Load Forecast
February 8, 2019General,MetrixNDTips and Tricks,Modeling,forecasting,Forecasting
Our first brown bag seminar of the year is…
The Importance of Grid Reliability
February 7, 2019General,grid reliabilityoutage management,Industry Insights,grid,outcomes,outage detection
While we enjoyed balmy weather at…
Itron and Cisco: Connecting the Dots in Utility & City IIoT Strategies
February 7, 2019General,IoTcisco,Smart City,Industry Insights,IIoT,Wi-SUN
Itron and Cisco have a long history of…
Shaping the Future of Energy: DistribuTECH Day 1 Recap
February 6, 2019General,IoTgrid reliability,Energy,Industry Insights,IIoT,grid,grid modernization
The Itron team kicked off DistribuTECH…
A Lot of Buzz Around Revenue Assurance at DistribuTECH 2019
February 5, 2019General,Industry InsightsDistribuTECH,data,revenue assurance,metering,utility,theft detection
Non-technical losses are a major concern…
The Itron Experience at DistribuTECH: The Journey Continues
February 5, 2019General,Smart CityIndustry Insights,DistribuTECH,Streetlights,networks,metering,methane sensing,utility
Itron was created by utility executives and…
Itron at DistribuTECH 2019
February 1, 2019General,IoTinfrastructure,Smart City,Industry Insights,industrial IoT,connectivity,connected grid
Itron will be showcasing its industry…
2019 Forecasting Conferences – Register Today!
January 23, 2019General,SolarISO,EV,PV,end use,SAE,forecasting,Forecasting,TOU
The 17th annual Energy Forecasting/EFG…
Itron and Blockchain at CES 2019
January 14, 2019General,Electric VehiclesCES,EV,energy efficiency,Itron Idea Labs,blockchain
Itron was among a number of companies…
Drones, Robots and More – Oh My
January 11, 2019General,CESItron Idea Labs,Drones,robots,industrial IoT,demos,virtual reality
My first visit to the Consumer Electronics…
Sensory Overload: CES 2019
January 10, 2019General,CESItron Idea Labs,robots,consumers,electronic
As my first CES event, sensory overload…