20260804Amended_Notice_of_Application_Order_No_37121.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 4,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF AVISTA ) CASE NO. AVU-G-26-01
CORPORATION'S APPLICATION FOR AN )
ORDER AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY ) ORDER VACATING COMMENT
SUSPENSION OF ITS NATURAL GAS ) DEADLINES
DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT )
PROGRAMS ) NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF
PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE
AMENDED NOTICE OF
APPLICATION
AMENDED NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 37121
On June 12, 2026, Avista Corporation, doing business as Avista Utilities, ("Company")
applied to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting an order permitting
the Company's proposed revisions to its Schedule 190, "Natural Gas Efficiency Programs,"which
would temporarily suspend the Company's natural gas demand-side management ("DSM")
programs effective September 1, 2026 ("Application"). Application at 1.
On July 21, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure establishing written comment deadlines. Order No. 37105. Also on July 21, 2026, the
Company filed a revised Application ("Revised Application"), correcting and modifying the
expiration date of Community Action Partnership ("CAP") contracts. Revised Application at 9.
At the Commission's August 4, 2026, Decision Meeting upon further consideration of the
procedural schedule, the Revised Application, and the Company's responses in discovery,
Commission Staff("Staff')recommended the Commission vacate and reset comment deadlines to
provide additional time for public input.
The Commission now issues this Order Vacating Comment Deadlines, Notice of
Suspension of Proposed Effective Date, Amended Notice of Application, and Amended Notice of
Modified Procedure, reestablishing written comment deadlines.
ORDER VACATING COMMENT DEADLINES
NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE
AMENDED NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AMENDED NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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AMENDED NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company represented that because of the method
the Company was directed to use by the Commission in Order No. 36975, its natural gas portfolio
received a Utility Cost Test ("UCT") ratio of 0.94. Revised Application at 5-6. The Company
stated that under the current conditions, its natural gas portfolio could not achieve a UCT of 1.0 or
greater. Id. at 6. The Company represented that because the portfolio could not achieve a UCT of
1.0 or greater, the Company applied for approval to suspend its natural gas DSM programs. Id. at
5-6.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company outlined the proposed changes to its
natural gas DSM Portfolio programs. Id. at 7-8. Specifically, the: (1) site specific programs; (2)
residential and non-residential prescriptive rebate and big programs; (3) midstream rebate
program; (4) Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance ("NEEA") gas portfolio; and (4) the limited
income program.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represented that during the transition
period,Avista Account Executives would be the primary point of contact for site-specific and pay-
for-performance programs.Id. at 8-9. The Company stated that upon Commission-approval of the
September 1, 2026, effective date of the temporary suspension requested in the Revised
Application, the Company would post a message on its website 120 days before the anticipated
program suspension date, which is December 31, 2026. Id. at 9.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represented it will use the same
website notice for the residential and non-residential prescriptive programs. Id. The Company
explained it planned on using rebate forms to share information on program suspension in
September 2026. Id. The Company explained that it would notify trade allies through email that
its Idaho residential and commercial gas-only rebate programs would end. Id. The Company also
represented it would send out a notification letter no later than 90 days before the planned
suspension date of December 31, 2026.Id. at 9.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represented that it would provide
notice of the temporary discontinuation of the midstream program to contractors and distributors
in September 2026. Id. The Company also represented it would work closely with CAP Lewiston
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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE
AMENDED NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AMENDED NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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to develop a method to notify customers of the suspension of the natural gas weatherization
offerings by the end of 2027, which the Company represented is the end of the CAP contract
period.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represented it would submit a
separate filing to the Commission,concurrent with the Revised Application,for approval to modify
to its DSM Rider Schedule 191, which the Company represented is used to collect money for
natural gas DSM programs, to'$0.00/therm for every rate class,during the third quarter of 2026."
Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Revised Application and proposed Schedule
190 are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office.
The Revised Application and proposed Schedule 190 are also available on the Commission's
website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the "NATURAL GAS" icon, select "Open Cases," and
click on the case number as shown on the front of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held pursuant
to the Commission's jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code, and that all proceedings in this
matter will be conducted pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000
et seq.
SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE
The Company filed its Application on June 12, 2026, and its Revised Application on July
21, 2026, proposing a September 1, 2026, effective date in both. The Commission finds that the
Company's proposed effective date does not provide adequate time for Staff, and interested
persons, to evaluate the Company's proposal. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 61-622, the Commission
suspends the proposed changes until October 1, 2026, or until the Commission enters an order
accepting, rejecting, or modifying the proposed revisions to the Company's Schedule 190,
whichever comes first.
AMENDED NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public
interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter, and that it will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure 201-204, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204.
ORDER VACATING COMMENT DEADLINES
NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE
AMENDED NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AMENDED NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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The Commission notes that Modified Procedure and written comments have proven to be an
effective means for obtaining public input and participation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to state a position on this Revised
Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
Revised Application. Persons interested in filing written comments,must do so within 21 days
of the service date of this Order. Comments must be filed through the Commission's website or
by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To comment electronically, please access the
Commission's website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the"Case Comment Form"and complete the
form using the case number as it appears on the front of this document.
To file by e-mail, persons must e-mail the comments to the Commission Secretary and all
parties at the e-mail addresses listed below. Persons submitting a comment by e-mail must provide
their name, address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons submitting
a comment by e-mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a
public record under Idaho Code § 74-101(13), and all information provided by such person is
available for public and media inspection.
If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the Commission and
the Parties at the addresses below.Persons submitting a comment by mail must provide their name,
address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons submitting a comment
by mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a public record
under Idaho Code§ 74-101(13),and all information provided by such person is available for public
and media inspection.
For the Idaho Public Utilities For the Company:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Anni Glogovac
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Shawn Bonfield
P.O. Box 83720 Avista Corporation
Boise, ID 83702-0074 P.O. Box 3727
secretgUkpuc.idaho.gov 14411 E. Mission Avenue, MSC 27
Spokane, WA 99220-3727
anni.glo og vackavistacorp.com
shawn.bonfieldgavi stacorp.com
AvistaDocketskavistacorp.com
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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE
AMENDED NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AMENDED NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments within
28 days of the service date of this Order.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are received
within the time limit set,the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and enter its final
order without a formal hearing. If written comments are received within the time limit set, the
Commission will consider them and, in its discretion, may set the same for formal hearing.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the comment deadlines established in Order No. 37105
are vacated.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the September 1, 2026 effective date the Company
proposed for changes to its Natural Gas DSM Program is suspended until October 1,2026, or until
the Commission issues an earlier order accepting, rejecting, or modifying the proposed changes,
whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Revised Application be processed under Modified
Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so must do so within 21-
days of the service date of this Order. The Company must file any reply comments within 28 days
of the service date of this Order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties comply with Order No. 35375, issued April 21,
2022. Generally, all pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and will be
deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary.See Rule 14.02. Service between
parties should continue to be accomplished electronically when possible. However, voluminous
discovery-related documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.
ORDER VACATING COMMENT DEADLINES
NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE
AMENDED NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AMENDED NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 37121 5

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 4th day of
August 2026.
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ORDER VACATING COMMENT DEADLINES
NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE
AMENDED NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AMENDED NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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