Itron, Inc.

In case you missed it - We're working together with Pacific Gas and Electric Company to make electric vehicle charging more accessible and affordable for PG&E's customers. We announced the news at the PG&E Innovation Summit and had a live demonstration of our EV Connection application. Special thanks to PG&E CEO, Patti Poppe, and PG&E VP of Utility Partnerships & Innovation, Michael Delaney. POWER magazine highlights our collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/g2be2VzY Highlights from the PG&E Innovation Summit are below:

Is your #Utility aiming to increase customer satisfaction and maximize #Grid investments? Join industry leaders Nick Tumilowicz, Luke Scheidler and Juliet Shavit on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 8:00 a.m. PT/11:00 ET for a virtual discussion covering: - AMI Made Simple: From smart meter deployment to driving program sign-ups, learn strategies to maximize your investment. ?? - Building a DERMS That Works: Discover how to design a DERMS that benefits both customers and the grid with measurable results.?? - Unlock Real-Time Data: See how grid-edge data can enhance customer experience and streamline operations.?? - Seamless Data Access: Tap into data and partner networks to boost customer benefits and program participation.?? Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach and make significant impact. Register today: https://bit.ly/3UAE94k

The 2024 WE3 Summit was all about embracing the power of people and #ArtificialIntelligence. ??The Itron team joined other industry leaders to discuss solutions around climate, people, policy and technology issues. We presented on how #Utilities can transform smart meter #Data into actionable insights that move customers from passive users to proactive managers of their own #Energy. Swipe through the images below for a glimpse into the conference: #WE3Summit

The 50th annual PLMA (PLMAflm) conference officially wrapped up and it was packed full of insightful sessions and discussions around flexible load management. Highlights of the conference include: - Sharing how an electric #Meter can be a game changer for load and distributed energy resource (DER) management - Providing a live demonstration at the #Itron booth - Sponsoring the 50th PLMA conference toast - Listening to Itron's Christine Cole present a session on creating a flexible #Grid #50PLMAflm #Innovation #Energy

How are artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) reshaping the future of utility operations? ?? To find out, we surveyed hundreds of utility executives across six countries, uncovering trends, challenges and the potential impact of #AI and #ML. At #ItronInspire24, Marina Donovan, Itron's vice president of global marketing, ESG, and public affairs, shared the highlights from this research in a LinkedIn Live conversation with Paul Gerke, content director at Clarion Events. Check out the takeaways to learn how #AI and #ML are driving the next wave of transformation in #Utility operations. ??

New press release! We're excited to collaborate with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to make electric vehicle (EV) charging accessible and affordable for PG&E customers with our #Grid Edge Intelligence solution. ?? Through the EV Connect pilot program, PG&E and Itron are working together to help customers manage their #EV charging loads in real time. The program is designed to make home charging easier and more cost effective, eliminating the need for costly upgrades to customers' #Electric panels or services. Details in the press release: https://bit.ly/4fqs6z5

Now streaming on the PBS YouTube channel: Season 1, Episode 1 of Power Trip: The Story of Energy — Water and Energy are Interconnected. ??We're proud to support this series as it empowers the next generation of #Innovators. Based on Michael E. Webber's book and directed by Mat Hames, the docuseries explores the role of energy in #Water, food, cities, transportation, wealth and war. Episode 1 dives into the connection between #Energy and water. Today, these resources are deeply intertwined—for better or worse. A water shortage in one region can lead to an energy shortage elsewhere, and vice versa. Saving water conserves energy, and conserving energy saves water. How can we make energy 'less thirsty' and water less energy-intensive? Watch here: https://bit.ly/3Z6zh8L

25,000 attendees, three days and a powerful community of industry #Leaders. ?? Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 in Barcelona was the best yet! We launched our CityEdge portfolio, which addresses challenges and opportunities within the city and municipal space, discussed our recent project in the City of #Paris, networked with other attendees and pushed the boundaries of urban #Transformation.??

We're attending the 50th annual Peak Load Management Alliance Conference from Nov. 11-13 in Brooklyn, NY. Itron's Christine Cole will be co-chairing the "Creating the Flexible Grid: Battery Storage in the Northeast" session. Stop by the #Itron table during the conference for a live demo! The PLMA (PLMAflm) Conference offers insights into flexible load management, DERs as #Grid resources, #EV managed charging, #Decarbonization and more. We'll be joining load management specialists and experts for discussions on key topics. #50PLMAflm

New press release! Eastside Utility District is modernizing its water #Network in Tennessee with Itron's smart water solution. ?? The project, which is in the final phase of deployment, has allowed the #Utility to collect accurate meter reads, enhance revenue assurance and provide transparent #Communication with their customers. Working together with Itron channel partner United Systems & Software, Inc. and consultant Jacobs Engineering, Eastside Utility District is transforming its water operations by upgrading 25,000 mechanical #Meters to ultrasonic smart water meters affixed with Itron’s #Cellular communication modules. https://bit.ly/3UJXv7b