 Itron was founded by a small group of engineers trying to find more efficient ways to read meters in Hauser Lake, Idaho, in 1977.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.Itron gained national recognition from the White House in 2010, for its commitment to U.S.-based manufacturing and contributions to a clean energy economy.