Itron Launches Resourcefulness Digital Badge in Collaboration with UT Austin to Advance Energy and Water Literacy

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[{"type":"text","content":"Free, University‑Recognized Online Credential Supports Sustainability Education\nLIBERTY LAKE, Wash., April 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), the intelligent infrastructure provider for modern energy and water management, announced the availability of the Resourcefulness Digital Badge, a free education credential developed by global energy expert Dr. Michael E. Webber and supported by The University of Texas at Austin LBJ School of Public Affairs. Offered through an online learning experience, the digital badge is designed to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the energy‑water nexus and promote energy and water conservation. The program builds on the existing Resourcefulness e‑course powered by Itron, an educational initiative designed to help individuals become more resourceful in how they use and manage energy and water. The online course explores the relationship between energy and water systems, highlighting both technical and non‑technical solutions to challenges facing communities today. Course content also examines the environmental and social impacts associated with changing energy and water availability. The free program is designed to fit a wide range of schedules and learning needs, allowing participants to complete modules at their own pace from anywhere in the world. Upon completion, learners earn the Resourcefulness Digital Badge, a recognized credential that can be added to resumes, LinkedIn profiles, college applications or other professional materials. The badge is designed for learners and professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of energy and water - and put that knowledge to work for a sustainable future. The Resourcefulness Digital Badge is offered through Resourcefulness, Itron’s education and corporate social responsibility (CSR) program focused on empowering people everywhere with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to use energy and water wisely and support a more sustainable future. This initiative reflects Itron’s broader CSR mission to invest in mission‑aligned education programs that aim to promote conservation and inspire future generations toward careers in the energy and water industry. “Energy and water power nearly every aspect of our daily lives, yet many people lack access to the knowledge needed to understand how these systems work together,” sai...

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