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\nProposal aims to deliver predictable costs while addressing grid upgrades, wildfire resiliency, and higher power supply expenses.
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SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today Avista (NYSE: AVA)<\/strong> filed a four-year general rate case with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC or Commission). The Commission has up to eleven months to review the general rate case filings and issue a decision in late 2026.<\/p>\n

\n Why is a rate increase needed?<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

This proposal is designed to keep energy service in our region safe and reliable now and into the future, reflecting our commitment to thoughtful, long-term planning for the communities we serve. It addresses rising costs associated with maintaining and modernizing the grid, complying with clean energy laws, covering the increased cost of purchased power, investing in hydropower infrastructure improvements, and protecting our communities from emerging risks like wildfires and catastrophic weather events.<\/p>\n

“As a lifelong member of this community, I recognize that rising energy costs are difficult for our customers,” said Heather Rosentrater, Avista President and CEO. \u201cWhile this rate request reflects what\u2019s needed to maintain safe, reliable service, we\u2019re committed to helping customers manage their bills through payment assistance programs and energy-saving tools, while continuing to control costs and investing in technology to improve efficiencies.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis proposal helps us make the investments needed for reliability and critical infrastructure, while giving our customers more predictability over the next four years,\u201d continued Rosentrater.<\/p>\n

\n What is driving increased energy costs?<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

Our request is driven by the need to recover increased operating and maintenance costs and to fund critical investments that impact energy costs, including:<\/p>\n