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Contact: Adam Rush
Office: (208) 334-0339
adam.rush@puc.idaho.gov
NEWS RELEASE: Avista will host public meetings to share information on two integrated
resource plans
BOISE (Feb. 19, 2021) – Avista Utilities will hold public meetings on Tuesday and
Wednesday to share information and take comment on its draft integrated resource plans for
natural gas and electric customers.
An integrated resource plan is created by a utility to map out how it will meet the energy
needs of its customers over the next 20 years. Avista, which serves customers in several
states, including northern Idaho, has created a draft integrated resource plan for its natural
gas and electric customers.
Avista is hosting a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 10:30 a.m. (MST). Idaho customers are
welcome to participate. Avista staff will give a short presentation providing an overview of
each integrated resource plan. Because of concerns regarding Covid-19, the meeting will be
held virtually using the Microsoft Teams platform. Those interested in listening to the
presentation or commenting on the draft plan can call 1-253-372-2181 and use conference ID
203 830 370. To participate online using the Microsoft Teams platform, please visit
Microsoft Teams Meeting.
Avista will also host a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (MST)
using the ZOOM platform. Avista staff will give a presentation on each draft plan, and there
will be an opportunity to ask questions. Those interested in participating are asked to register
in advance by visiting: myAvista.com/IRP.
The meetings are open to the public, and will address questions regarding Avista’s service
territory in Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
To learn more about the draft integrated resource plans, please visit: myAvista.com/IRP.