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Subsequent Events Subsequent Event [Text Block]	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events Subsequent Event [Text Block]	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Subsequent Events Stock Repurchases Subsequent to December 31, 2013 we repurchased 75,203 shares of our common stock under the stock repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors on March 8, 2013. The average price paid per share was $39.20. On February 7, 2014, Itron's Board of Directors authorized a new repurchase program of up to $50 million of our common stock over a 12-month period, which will take effect following the expiration of the current stock repurchase program on March 7, 2014. Repurchases are made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions and in accordance with applicable securities laws.