Exhibit 16.1
May 23, 2007
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549-7561
Dear Sirs/Madams:
We have read Item 4.01 of Itron, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated May 21, 2007, and have the following comments:
| 1. | We agree with the statements made in the first, third, fourth, and fifth paragraphs, and we agree with the disclosures. |
| 2. | We have no basis on which to agree or disagree with the statements made in the second and sixth paragraphs. |
Yours truly,
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Seattle, Washington