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Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended |  |  | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 Itron Sistemas e Technologia Ltda. Employment Cases [Member] | Dec. 31, 2008 Itron Sistemas e Technologia Ltda. Employment Cases [Member] Employees of Previous Service Provider Hired Upon Agreement to Provide Installation and Maintenance Services to a Customer [Member] | Dec. 31, 2011 Itron Sistemas e Technologia Ltda. Employment Cases [Member] Employees Terminated Upon the Termination of Installation and Maintenance Services Contract with Customer [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 Third Party SmartSynch Supplier [Member]
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs | 300 |  |  |
Entity Number of Employees |  | 800 | 870 |
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value |  |  |  | $ 60

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