Itron

Itron, a spinoff of Spokane-based Avista Corp., formerly Washington Water Power Co., was founded in 1977 in Hauser Lake, Idaho when a small group of engineers wanted to build a more efficient way to read utility meters.{{cite web |last1=McLean |first1=Mike |date=July 22, 2019 |title=Itron tabs new CEO from within |url=https://www.spokanejournal.com/local-news/itron-tabs-new-ceo-from-within/ |website=Spokane Journal of Business}}{{Cite web|url=https://greaterspokane.org/blog/2018/03/investor-highlight-itron-inc/|title=Investor highlight: Itron Inc. | Greater Spokane Incorporated|date=24 March 2018 }} In 1984, Itron experienced global expansion into the Asian market and developed new manufacturing plants in France and the U.K. By 2006, Itron consulting teams were created to offer services for energy efficiency programs, renewables, conservation and demand response. In 2010, Itron was recognized for its commitment to U.S.-based manufacturing when President Obama announced the award of $2.3 billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States.{{cite web |title=President Obama Awards $2.3 Billion for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs |url=https://www.energy.gov/articles/president-obama-awards-23-billion-new-clean-tech-manufacturing-jobs |website=United States Department of Energy |date=January 8, 2010}}

Within the same year, Itron and Cisco formed an alliance to deliver Internet Protocol (IP) communications to the smart grid market thus changing networking capabilities for utilities. Itron is a founding member of the Smart Cities Council, having joined in 2013. Itron is also a partner of Microsoft CityNext helping with global Smart City initiatives. After developing Itron OpenWay Riva adaptive communications technology (ACT), Itron launched the Itron Riva Developers Community for the Internet of Things, for developers interested in developing software applications for the IoT space.{{cite web|url=https://www.itronriva.com/|title=Internet of Things|publisher=itron.com|date=|accessdate=2015-09-17|archive-date=2015-09-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150919182741/https://www.itronriva.com/|url-status=dead}}

Itron completed its acquisition of Silver Spring Networks in January 2018, two American providers of smart meters, grid networks, and software and services.{{cite web |last1=St. John |first1=Jeff |title=Itron's Acquisition of Silver Spring Networks Bolsters Smart Meter and Grid Networking Revenue |url=https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/itron-reports-first-quarterly-earnings-with-an-integrated-silver-spring-net |website=Greentech Media |date=May 16, 2018}} Silver Spring’s Gen5 platform, which provided many of the same features as Itron's OpenWay Riva, has been integrated into a common framework.

2024 - Itron acquires Elpis Squared

2021 - Itron acquires SELC, a Street Lighting Controls company{{cite web |last1=McCloskey |first1=Brian |title=Matheson Advises Itron on its Acquisition of SELC |url=https://www.matheson.com/insights/detail/matheson-advises-itron-on-its-acquisition-of-selc |website=Matheson Law |date=March 11, 2021}}

2017 - Itron acquires Silver Spring Networks

2017 - Itron acquires Comverge

2012 - Itron acquires SmartSynch, cellular communications and also acquires C&N GasGate Technology for enhanced smart gas distribution systems.

2007 - Itron acquires Actaris Metering Systems.

2004 – Itron acquires Schlumberger Electricity Metering.

2002 - Itron acquires software for distributed system design, field workforce management and energy forecasting.

1996 - Itron acquires UTS, bringing MV-90 metering software application to its product portfolio.

1995 - AEG Meters are acquired with production sites in Italy, Germany, Spain & South Africa.

1993 – Itron acquires two German companies, Heliowatt and Danyl.

1989 - Itron acquires a number of metering companies including Thorn Emi Gas Metering in the U.K. and Bosco Spa in Italy.

Various utilities have worked with Itron to deploy smart meters, advanced communications technology, analytics software and other resource management. Below are some of the utilities that have worked and partnered with Itron for smart meter projects.

• North America: CenterPoint Energy; Southern California Edison; Pacific Gas & Electric; BC Hydro; FirstEnergy; DTE Energy; San Diego Gas & Electric; Cleveland Water; Sacramento Municipal Utility District; Glendale Water and Power; Rancho California Water District; Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP); Florida Power & Light; Public Services Company of New Mexico{{cite web |last1=Nhede |first1=Nicholas |title=Demand response project: PNM selects Comverge for rollout of DR initiative |url=https://www.smart-energy.com/regional-news/north-america/demand-response-project-pnm-comverge/ |website=Smart Energy International |date=April 11, 2017}}
• Europe, Middle East & Africa: EDF Energy; Gaz Réseau Distribution France (GRDF); Yorkshire Water; Italgas; Malta Water Services Corporation; State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR); Aguas de Valencia; Linea Distribuzione, Stadtnetze Neustadt and Stadtwerke Garbsen.
• Asia Pacific & Australia: Powercor; CitiPower; PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN); Hong Kong Water; Sydney Water; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Tonga Power Limited (TPL).
• South America: Iberdrola; Dominican Corporation of State Electricity Companies; NAMC Algeria; CPFL Energia; Eletrobras; ELO Sistemas Eletrônicos (ELO).

San Antonio implemented a six-month smart streetlight pilot program in partnership with CPS Energy, AT&T, and Itron.

Through Itron, the city of Chicago overhauled its streetlights with smart LEDs. In March, the city installed 100,000 new lights—approximately one-third of its 270,000 goal. The project, costing $160 million, was predicted to lead to annual energy savings of $10 million.{{cite web |last1=Buntz |first1=Brian |title=Itron Embraces Bottom-Up Strategy for Smart City Technology |url=https://www.iotworldtoday.com/2019/09/13/itron-embraces-bottom-up-strategy-for-smart-city-technology/ |website=IoT World Today |date=September 13, 2019}}

For the construction of a new highway, the city of Christchurch, New Zealand used Itron to deploy acoustical sensors at the site so the city can create a baseline before the highway is opened.

The city of Copenhagen, which sees the heavy use of bicycles, has enlisted Itron's help to deploy traffic management capabilities with its smart streetlight infrastructure.{{cite web |last1=Shea |first1=Sharon |title=Smart streetlights build smart city network backbone |url=https://www.techtarget.com/iotagenda/feature/Smart-streetlights-build-smart-city-network-backbone |website=TechTarget |date=July 19, 2019}}

The city of Paris plans to deploy sensors with its smart streetlights to monitor moisture levels in soil for water conservation.

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