GlobeNewswire·Feb 13, 2026, 7:10 PM ET

Avista Makes Annual Price Adjustment Filing in Idaho

Avista filed an annual rate adjustment with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission seeking a 7.4% increase in overall electric revenues effective May 1, 2026.
The proposed adjustment aims to collect an additional $25.2 million to align customer rates with actual costs for energy efficiency programs & to recover 2025 overages.
The filing has no impact on Avista's earnings.
Residential customers using an average of 939 kWh monthly would see bills rise from $115.54 to $124.44, a $8.90 increase of 7.7%.
Specific rate increase percentages by schedule include: Residential (7.4%), General Service (7.3%), Large General Service (7.1%), Extra Large General Service (7.5% & 7.9%), Pumping Service (7.2%), & Street & Area Lights (7.1%).
The proposals are subject to public review & Commission decision, with applications available at the Commission's offices, website, & Avista's website.
Customers may submit written comments to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission via mail or the Commission website & subscribe to RSS feeds for updates.
Avista Corp. serves 422,000 electric customers & 383,000 natural gas customers across eastern Washington, northern Idaho, & parts of Oregon.