20090220Annual ARE Report.pdf

Avista Corp.
1411 East Mission P.O. Box 3727
Spokane. Washington 99220-0500
Telephone [phone]
Toll Free 800-727c9170
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February 19,2008
Jean D. Jewell, Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Statehouse Mail
W. 472 Washington Street
Boise, Idaho 83720
RE: Avista's 2008 Anual Report on Optional Alternative Renewable Energy
Dear Ms. Jewell:
Pursuant to Order No. 28948 in Case No. A VU-E-01-16, enclosed for filing are an original and
seven (7) copies of Avista Utilities report on the Company's alternative energy resources offered
as options to customers in 2008 under Schedule 95-0ptional Renewable Power Rate. A vista
Utilities' voluntary program, marketed as the "Buck-A-Block" program, for wind resources was
initiated on February 1, 2002.
Avista Utilities offers an alternative renewable energy rate in the form of a wind power option to
residential and commercial electric customers in both Washington and Idaho. The program offers
blocks of 300 kWh for $ 1.00 each, paid in addition to their regular rates. Customers may
purchase as many blocks as they would like. Customers subscribe on a monthly basis and can
cancel and re-subscribe at anytime by either phone, internet, or bil inserts. A vista Utilities
purchases renewable energy certificates from PPM Energy to supply the program. The Company
marketed the program through biling inserts, earned media, local public radio, selected fairs, and
print media.
The attachment included shows the rate of customer paricipation, the amount of qualified
alternative energy resources purchased by customers, and the amount of utility investments in
qualified alternative energy resources.
Please direct questions on this matter to me at [phone] or Chrs Drake at [phone].
Sincerely,?t~~Linda Gervais
Manager, Regulatory Policy
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