Avista files four-year rate plan in Washington to support reliable service and maintain critical infrastructure

Proposal aims to deliver predictable costs while addressing grid upgrades, wildfire resiliency, and higher power supply expenses.SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Avista (NYSE: AVA) 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. Why is a rate increase needed? This proposal is designed to keep energy serv ...