LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. — March 25, 2009 — Itron Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced today that as a prime sponsor of the National Smart Grid Conference being held April 6 - 7, 2009 in Spokane, Wash., Itron is inviting registered attendees to visit our corporate headquarters, just 15 minutes from the Spokane Convention Center, where the conference is being held.
Itron's advanced metering technology is widely considered foundational in enabling tomorrow's Smart Grid. This is an opportunity for attendees to get a firsthand look at the innovative solutions provided by Itron that will power a smarter, more sustainable future.
When the conference concludes on Tuesday, April 7 at noon, Itron-provided buses will be available to quickly shuttle attendees to corporate headquarters in Liberty Lake, where they'll be provided lunch and a guided tour. The tour includes a stop at our Knowledge Center, an onsite exhibit where we host advanced demonstrations, fascinating visual displays and hands-on experiences. There will also be time for one-on-one conversations with Itron leadership. At the conclusion at 2:30 p.m., attendees will reboard the buses for transport to Spokane International Airport. To register for this no-cost event after the conference, please click here.
If you still haven't registered for the National Smart Grid Conference, please click here. The innovative gathering is meant to develop national and regional recommendations to guide the $11-plus billion dollar federal smart grid investment, the nation's new energy policies and regional demonstration projects.
Major speakers include U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell from Washington, Commissioner Phil Moeller from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Steve Wright from the Bonneville Power Administration, a top U.S. Department of Energy official and leading state officials from across the west.
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Sponsors for the National Smart Grid Conference include Itron, Microsoft, Areva, Tacoma Public Utilities, Chelan PUD, Patton Boggs, Bonneville Power Administration, Arcadian Networks, Avista, Grays Harbor Paper, Infinia, Greater Spokane Chamber of Commerce and Topia Technologies.
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About Itron:
Itron Inc. is a leading technology provider to the global energy and water industries. Itron Inc. consists of Itron in North America and Actaris outside of North America. Our company is the world’s leading provider of metering, data collection and utility software solutions, with nearly 8,000 utilities worldwide relying on our technology to optimize the delivery and use of energy and water. Our products include electricity, gas and water meters, data collection and communication systems, including automated meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI); meter data management and related software applications; as well as project management, installation, and consulting services. To know more, start here: www.itron.com.
For additional information, contact:
Kim Papich
Itron Communications and Marketing
(509) 891-3590
kim.papich@itron.com
