2008-07-09 18:00:07 -

- Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI), announced it will release earnings for the three and six months ending June 30, 2008, after the market closes on Wednesday, July 30, 2008.

Itron will host a conference call to discuss financial and operating results for the quarter at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT) on July 30, 2008. This call is being webcast

by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed via Itron's website at www.itron.com, Investors/Presentations. The webcast is also being distributed through the Thomson's StreetEvents Network to both institutional and individual investors at www.earnings.com or www.streetevents.com.

About Itron:

Itron is a leading technology provider and critical source of knowledge to the global energy and water industries. Itron operates in two divisions; as Itron in North America and as Actaris outside of North America. Our combined company is the world's leading provider of metering, data collection and software solutions, with nearly 8,000 utilities worldwide relying on our technology to optimize the delivery and use of energy and water. Itron delivers industry leading solutions for electricity, gas and water meters; data collection and communication systems, including automated meter reading (AMR) and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI); meter data management and utility software applications; as well as comprehensive project management, installation, and consulting services. To know more, start here: www.itron.com.

Itron, Inc.
Deloris Duquette, 509-891-3523
Vice-president, Investor Relations and
Corporate Communications
deloris.duquette@itron.com