Welcome to our dedicated page for Avista US news (Ticker: AVA), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Avista US stock.
Avista Corporation (NYSE: AVA) generates a steady flow of news as an energy company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of electricity and natural gas, along with other energy‑related businesses. Through its Avista Utilities division and subsidiaries such as Alaska Energy and Resources Company and Alaska Electric Light and Power Company, Avista provides regulated utility service in parts of Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Alaska, which leads to frequent operational and regulatory updates.
News about Avista often covers quarterly and annual financial results, where the company discusses segment performance for Avista Utilities, AEL&P and other businesses, as well as factors such as customer load growth, general rate cases, operating costs and capital expenditures. Earnings releases may also include non‑GAAP measures like electric and natural gas utility margin and commentary on liquidity, financing plans and long‑term earnings expectations.
Another key category of Avista news involves regulatory and rate proceedings. The company issues announcements about general rate cases, settlement agreements and annual adjustment filings for purchased gas costs, wildfire expense balancing, insurance expense balancing, clean energy implementation costs and low‑income rate assistance programs. These updates explain proposed or approved changes in electric and natural gas revenues and how they affect customer bills in different jurisdictions.
Avista also publishes updates on its clean energy and sustainability initiatives, including filings of Clean Energy Implementation Plans under Washington’s Clean Energy Transformation Act and the release of Corporate Responsibility reports and ESG disclosures. Additional news highlights community and philanthropic activities through the Avista Foundation, which awards grants to nonprofit organizations in areas such as environmental efforts, arts and culture, education and community development across the Northwest.
Visitors to this page can review Avista news releases to follow developments in its utility operations, regulatory environment, clean energy planning, community investments and financial performance over time.
Avista (NYSE:AVA) selected multiple energy and capacity projects via its RFP to address needs identified in its 2025 Electric Integrated Resource Plan. Planned actions include a self-build upgrade adding 14 MW to natural gas combustion turbines in north Idaho (staged in 2027 and 2029), a 100 MW, 4-hour battery energy storage system targeted for 2028, a power purchase agreement for ~200 MW of Montana wind targeting 2029, and ~40 MW of demand response programs beginning in 2026. Avista will begin contract negotiations and provide more details as contracts are finalized.
Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA) will host a fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call and webcast on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. A news release with fourth quarter 2025 results will be issued at 7:05 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Feb. 25, 2026. Participants must pre-register via the Presentations and Events page at investor.avistacorp.com/events-and-presentations to receive call-in details. A replay of the webcast will be available for one year on Avista’s investor website.
Avista provides electric service to 422,000 customers and natural gas to 383,000 customers across a 30,000 square mile service territory serving approximately 1.7 million people; its Alaska subsidiary serves 18,000 customers in Juneau.
Avista (NYSE: AVA) filed a four-year general rate case with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission on Jan 16, 2026, seeking multi-year rate changes to fund grid upgrades, wildfire resiliency, hydropower work, compliance with CCA and CETA, and higher purchased power costs. The Commission has up to 11 months to decide, with new rates proposed to start Jan 1 of 2027–2030.
The filing proposes a larger first-year increase to recover past investments and updated power costs; example impacts include a Washington residential electric customer (925 kWh/mo) rising from $124.23 today to $157.94 in 2030, and a residential gas customer (61 therms/mo) rising from $91.06 to $100.46 in 2030.
Avista Foundation (AVA) awarded a combined $336,150 in third- and fourth-quarter 2025 grants to 76 nonprofit organizations across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, and Montana.
So far in 2025 the foundation has awarded more than $832,350 in grants supporting environmental, arts, culture, housing and youth programs. Third-quarter grants totaled $199,900 and fourth-quarter grants totaled $136,250. Selected awards funded arts education, youth stewardship, affordable housing, and community facilities.
Organizations can check eligibility and apply at avistafoundation.com; the next health and human services funding cycle opens Jan 1–Feb 1, 2026.
Avista (NYSE: AVA) published its updated Corporate Responsibility report on December 23, 2025 and posted expanded sustainability disclosures at avistacorp.com.
The report outlines commitments across environment, people, customers and communities, and ethical governance, and highlights aspirational clean energy goals, workplace culture, customer experience, and community involvement. New reporting aligns with TCFD, SASB, EEI, and AGA frameworks and includes links to related ESG disclosures and metrics.
Avista Corp (NYSE: AVA) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.49 per share.
The dividend is payable December 15, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 24, 2025. The board noted that dividend declarations remain at its sole discretion and are reviewed regularly considering financial results, strategy, and market conditions.
Avista Corp (NYSE: AVA) reported strong Q3 2025 results with Q3 EPS $0.36 vs $0.23 in Q3 2024 and YTD EPS $1.51 vs $1.44 a year ago. Management attributed gains to constructive rate cases, customer load growth and disciplined cost control.
The company confirmed 2025 consolidated guidance of $2.52–$2.72 per diluted share, expects Avista Utilities near the upper end of its $2.43–$2.61 range, and reiterated capital plans including $3.7B base capex through 2030. Liquidity and financing plans and an all-source RFP shortlist were also disclosed.
Avista Corp (NYSE: AVA) will host its third quarter 2025 earnings conference call and webcast on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. ET.
A news release with third quarter 2025 earnings will be issued at 7:05 a.m. ET on Nov. 5, 2025. Investors must pre-register via the Presentations and Events link at investor.avistacorp.com/events-and-presentations to receive call-in details. The live webcast is available at investor.avistacorp.com, and a replay will be archived for one year.
Avista provides electric service to 422,000 customers and natural gas to 383,000 customers across a 30,000 square-mile territory serving roughly 1.7 million people; Alaska Electric Light and Power serves about 18,000 customers in Juneau, Alaska.
Avista (NYSE: AVA) filed its 2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP) with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission on Oct 1, 2025, under Docket UE-250746. The CEIP maps a path to carbon-neutral electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable/non-carbon supply by 2045. Avista proposes increasing clean energy for Washington customers from 66% in 2026 to 76.5% by 2029, and launching demand-response programs from 2026–2029 that could cut peak load by up to 55 MW. The plan emphasizes energy efficiency, community engagement including Named Communities, and is subject to public review and Commission decision.
Avista (NYSE: AVA) has filed annual rate adjustment requests with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission that would take effect November 1, 2025. The proposals include an overall decrease of 8.6% in natural gas rates and an increase of 1.7% in electric rates.
For natural gas, the key adjustments include a $17.2 million decrease (6.1%) in Purchased Gas Cost Adjustment and a $7.6 million decrease (2.7%) in Climate Commitment Act costs. Washington residential natural gas customers using 66 therms monthly would see bills decrease by $9.13 to $86.84.
For electricity, notable changes include increases in the Residential Exchange Program ($4.6 million) and Low Income Rate Assistance Program ($6.7 million). Residential electric customers using 945 kWh monthly would see bills increase by $3.27 to $126.69.
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