20260224Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER HARDIE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: JEFFREY R. LOLL
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 2026
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF AVISTA CORPORATION'S APPLICATION TO
INCREASE ITS SCHEDULE 91 ENERGY EFFICIENCY TARIFF RIDER
ADJUSTMENT; CASE NO.AVU-E-26-01.
On February 13, 2026, Avista Corporation, dba Avista Utilities ("Company") applied to
the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting authority to increase its
I.P.U.C.No. 28, Schedule 91,"Energy Efficiency Rider Adjustment"rates, effective May 1,2026.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Commission Staff("Staff') recommends the Commission issue a Notice of Application
and Notice of Modified Procedure, establishing a March 27, 2026, public comment deadline, and
an April 3, 2026, reply comment deadline.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure, establishing a March 27, 2026, public comment deadline, and an April 3, 2026, reply
comment deadline?
Jeffrey R. Loll
Deputy Attorney General
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