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Day 2 of #ItronInspire26 brought another full day of conversations and perspectives from across the industry. Sunny Wescott joined the General Session to discuss how extreme weather is reshaping risk for utilities across the country, while the Women Who Inspire session recognized the women helping drive our industry forward. Earlier in the day, Matt Wakefield of EPRI moderated a panel featuring Chris Moris of Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Akilan Kapilan of Microsoft. The group explored practical ways utilities can build on their existing AMI investments, modernize infrastructure and turn data into operational outcomes. From a LinkedIn Live with NET2GRID's Emily Fisher, MBA (she/her) to breakout sessions across a range of topics, the conversations continued throughout the afternoon. Here’s a look at day two of #ItronInspire26. 👇

Congrats to Eversource Energy on winning the 2026 Itron Innovator Award! 🎉 As New England’s largest energy provider, serving more than 4.4 million customers, Eversource is demonstrating what’s possible through our solutions and the Itron technology partner ecosystem. Eversource was selected for creating a practical blueprint for utility modernization, moving AMI beyond meter reading and toward an open, adaptable platform. The company received the award at Itron Inspire 2026, our premier customer-focused event. #ItronInspire26

That’s a wrap on Day 1 of #ItronInspire26! We started the conference with a full day of conversations about what’s happening across the utility industry. Ed De Varona of CenterPoint Energy, Mike Delaney of Pacific Gas and Electric Company and other speakers took the stage to share their perspectives and experiences with attendees. Outside of the sessions, customers, partners and industry peers had the chance to connect, exchange ideas and continue the conversations happening throughout Inspire. Here are a few highlights from Day 1. 👇 More to come!

We've officially released our 2026 Resourcefulness Report: Data Analytics and the Intelligent Grid—How Do Utilities Turn Intelligence into Action? Here are some of the highlights: 💡 93% of utilities say significant data and intelligence investments have enabled at least two additional use cases beyond their original purpose, including 47% that report four or more. 💡Load growth is utilities’ top grid stressor at 43%, followed by rising customer expectations at 36%. 💡Over the next three years, utilities are prioritizing enterprise integration (28%), executive decision support (23%) and workflow automation (20%). The findings show electric utilities have built a strong foundation of data and intelligence capabilities, with the next opportunity centered on connecting those capabilities more consistently to everyday operational decisions. More in the press release: https://bit.ly/4yGs5zW #ItronInspire26

We've officially touched down in Houston, TX! Check out a sneak peak of the Knowledge Center below and stay tuned for more updates throughout the week on #ItronInspire26. We couldn't be more excited to connect, explore solutions and see how intelligence powers possibility.

ICYMI: We're extending our collaboration with AT&T Business by integrating our 500G Cellular Gas Module and 500W Cellular Water Module with AT&T's network. The collaboration expands resilient connectivity options for utilities, enabling them to remotely and securely collect data from compatible Itron gas and water modules across their service territories through AT&T’s LTE-M network. With AT&T's network, Itron is expanding communications choices for utilities, giving them greater flexibility to select the network approach that best fits their operational, geographic and business needs. More here: https://bit.ly/4jqDMqo

According to Itron SME Brandon Carlson, modernization for gas utilities is more than just a technology decision. It spans people, processes, data and infrastructure. At #ItronInspire26, gas utility leaders will come together in Houston to share lessons learned from different stages of their modernization journeys and explore the challenges and opportunities shaping modern gas operations. Read more about what we’ll be discussing and where gas modernization is headed next:

Wondering what to expect at #ItronInspire26? We’ve got you covered. Come along for a day in the life at Itron Inspire, from keynotes and breakout sessions to the Knowledge Center, conversations with industry leaders and plenty of opportunities to connect. Houston, here we come!

From the grid edge to the cloud, utilities are rethinking the infrastructure needed for a more responsive and adaptable grid. Two new blogs from Microsoft explore this evolution. One looks at the digital foundation needed to transform data into operational intelligence. The other explores how edge intelligence can work with cloud-scale data and AI to strengthen reliability. Together, these approaches help utilities make more informed decisions and operate with greater resilience. Explore Microsoft’s perspectives below, then join the conversation at #ItronInspire26. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4s9F3nV 🔗 https://bit.ly/4jpgP6Y

The good news keeps coming! We're excited to expand our collaboration with Duquesne Light Company as it builds a foundation for Grid Edge Intelligence. Through an initial deployment of 20,000 distributed intelligence-enabled endpoints, DLC is enhancing fault detection, improving outage response and gaining greater visibility across its grid. The collaboration will help support a more intelligent, resilient and adaptable energy future for the communities it serves. This announcement reflects a growing industry focus on turning grid data into actionable intelligence, helping utilities improve reliability, strengthen resilience and make more informed operational decisions. We're proud to support DLC on this journey. Read more: https://bit.ly/4evjWXu #GridEdgeIntelligence #Utilities #Energy