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Subsequent Event (Text Block)	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Event (Text Block)	Dec. 31, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Subsequent Events Stock Repurchases On February 23, 2017, Itron's Board of Directors authorized a new repurchase program of up to $50 million of our common stock over a 12-month period, beginning February 23, 2017. Repurchases are made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions and in accordance with applicable securities laws. Repurchases are subject to the Company's alternative uses of capital as well as financial, market, and industry conditions.