20140613Annual ARE Report.pdf

Avista Gorp.
1411 East Mission P.O. Box3727
Spokane, Washington 99220-0500
Telephone [phone]
TollFree 800-727-9170
Jwrc 12,2014
Jean D. Jewell, Secretary
Idatro Public Utilities Commission
W . 472 Washington Street
Boise,Idaho 83720
RE: Avista's 2013 Annual Report on Optional Alternative Renewable Energy
Dear Ms. Jewell:
Pursuant to Order No. 28948 in Case No. AVU-E-01-16, enclosed for filing is an original and
seven (7) copies of Avista Utilities report on the Company's alternative energy resources offered
as options to customers in 2013 under Schedule 95-Optional Renewable Power Rate. Avista
Utilities' voluntary program, marketed as the "Buck-A-B1ock" program, for wind resources was
initiated on February 1,2002.
Avista Utilities oflers the 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 bill inserts. Avista Utilities
purchases renewable energy certificates from PPM Energy to supply the program. The Company
marketed the program through billing inserts, earned media, local public radio, selected fairs, and
print media
The attachment included shows the rate of customer participation, 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 Chris Drake at [phone].
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