20260316News Release.pdf

Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad Littte,Governor
P.O. Box 83720. Boise. ID 83720-0074 Edward Lodge, Resident
John R.Hamnwnd, Jr.,Commissioner
Dayn Hardie,Commissioner
Case No.AVU-E-26-01
Order No. 36964
Contact:Adam Rush
Office: [phone]
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
NEWS RELEASE: Commission extends written comments deadline for northern Idaho electric
utility's application seeking rate increase to pay for energy efficiency programs.
BOISE (March 16,2026)—The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has extendedthe deadline to
submit written comments on an application Avista Utilities submitted seeking approval of a rate
increase that would pay for energy efficiency programs offered to customers.
The programs are designed to help the utility's Idaho customers conserve energy. They include
rebates for installing energy-efficient products like Energy Star certified windows and
educational outreach to help customers reduce energy usage and costs.The programs are funded
by an energy efficiency charge on customers'bills.
The utility said the programs were underfunded by approximately $24.6 million.Avista is
proposing to increase rates by approximately 7.7 percent to make up for the shortfall and fund
the programs in 2026. If the application is approved by the Commission as filed, residential
electric customers using an average of 939 kilowatt hours per month would see their monthly
bills increase from $115.54 to $124.44.
Written comments were initially due on March 27, 2026. The Commission determined that
extending the deadline would create additional time for public input. Comments are now due
Friday,April 10,2026.They are required to be submitted through the Commission's website or
by e-mail unless computer access is not available.To submit comments through the website,visit
puc.idaho.gov and click on the "Case Comment Form" link on the upper left side of the page.
Please use case number AVU-E-2 6-01 when filling out the form. Comments submitted through e-
mail should be sent to the e-mail addresses listed below. Commenters are required to include
their name, address and case number AVU-E-26-01. If computer access is not available,
comments can be mailed to the Commission and Avista Utilities at the addresses listed below.
Commenters are required to include their name, address and case number AVU-E-26-01 in
correspondence.
For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Commission Secretary

P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83702-0074
[e-mail]
For Avista Utilities:
Anni Glogovac
Shawn Bonfield
Avista Corporation
P.O. Box 3727, MSC 33
1411 E. Mission Avenue
Spokane,WA 99220-3727
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
Additional information onAvista's application is available at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7703.