HomeMy WebLinkAbout20150818AVU to Staff 93.docAVISTA CORPORATION
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
JURISDICTION: IDAHO DATE PREPARED: 08/14/2015
CASE NO.: AVU-E-15-05/AVU-G-15-01 WITNESS: Jim Kensok
REQUESTER: IPUC RESPONDER: Larry La Bolle
TYPE: Production Request DEPARTMENT: State & Fed Regulation
REQUEST NO.: Staff - 093 TELEPHONE: (509) 495-4710
REQUEST:
Page 65 of Mr. Kensok’s testimony states: “In addition to changes for employees, customers were required to make changes to their accounts, to become familiar with a new bill format, and experience some process changes from those with which they were familiar.” Please specifically describe all the account and process changes customers were required to make relating to implementation of new systems.
RESPONSE:
Avista’s customer outreach included a range of materials, one of which is provided as Staff_PR_093 Attachment A. This customer communication includes helpful instructions and informative tips regarding the following changes:
Timing of the Go Live of the new systems
Account number
Automatic payments
New monthly bill format
Temporary limitations on customer website
Possible changes on payment options
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