Every year, we recognize Itron customers who are demonstrating leadership in the industry, spearheading sustainability initiatives and delivering reliable and safe energy to their communities. In collaboration with Frost & Sullivan, we're thrilled to announce the call for nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards program, which highlights utilities and cities for their exceptional dedication to resourcefulness and sustainability in their operations, projects and initiatives. The deadline for submissions is July 15, 2024. 

The Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards program aims to recognize organizations that have achieved outstanding results in water conservation, grid optimization and operational efficiency through advanced technology implementation, such as DERMS, VPP, Edge Intelligence or AMI. Frost & Sullivan conduct comprehensive research and interviews during the selection process, comparing applicants to industry benchmarks and specific decision-making criteria,which include the societal and economic benefits of each category. For a program to make a meaningful social impact, it needs to boost consumer engagement and awareness, encourage behaviors that reduce waste through consumer involvement and technology-led initiatives, and deliver significant waste reduction outcomes that serve the community at large. Key business metrics include the creation of a strategic vision for employing technology to reduce waste, achieving operational excellence through effective strategies and bolstering a utility or city’s standing as an industry leader. 

The 2023 award recipients included Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD). SMUD was recognized for the utility’s proactive and holistic approach to achieving net-zero emissions as well as their current pilot of Itron’s next-generation advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) technology. LVVWD was recognized for taking action to proactively improve water conservation measures by implementing Itron’s AMI solution, designed to provide detailed information on program effectiveness and uncover new programs for customers to adopt, such as seasonal compliance rates. 

Submit a nomination! 
If you know an organization that is trailblazing the way in sustainability, please submit a nomination here. We look forward to celebrating our customers who are doing just that – and preserving our world’s most precious resources to create a more resourceful world. Winners will be announced and recognized at Itron Inspire, Oct. 6-8 in Palm Desert, CA and the deadline to submit is July 15, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT.