Itron Study Finds 93% of Utilities Expand Data Investments Beyond Original Uses

By Public Technologies
  • Itron's 2026 Resourcefulness Report found 93% of utilities gained at least two additional uses from major data investments; 47% gained four or more.
  • Load growth ranked as the top grid stressor for 43% of utilities, followed by rising customer expectations at 36%.
  • While 86% use advanced metering infrastructure data, only 41% report it fully embedded and scalable across daily workflows.
  • Technical integration blocked broader data-driven decision-making at 53% of utilities; lack of automation affected 47%.
  • Three-year priorities include enterprise integration at 28%, executive decision support at 23% and workflow automation at 20%.


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