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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]
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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]
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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]
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Sep. 30, 2014
Third Party SmartSynch Supplier [Member]
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| Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs | 300 | |||
| Entity Number of Employees | 800 | 870 | ||
| Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value | $ 60 |