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Avista seeking rate increase

| March 14, 2026 1:00 AM

Avista Utilities has submitted an application to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission seeking approval of a rate increase that would pay for energy efficiency programs offered to customers.

Avista proposes to increase rates by about 7.7%. If the application is approved by the Commission as filed, residential customers using an average of 939 kilowatt-hours per month would see their monthly bills increase from $115.54 to $124.44.

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