Data center confirmed as Avista's teased "large load" customer
Avista Utilities has confirmed its previously teased "large load" customer is a new data center, expected to consume significant electricity in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. The project's exact location and the operating company's identity are not yet public, and it requires various local, state, and federal permits.
Avista Utilities has officially announced that its "large load" customer, previously teased, is indeed a data center. This facility is anticipated to consume an amount of electricity equivalent to half of Avista's service area in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Despite the confirmation, the utility has not disclosed the precise location of the development or the identity of the company operating the data center.
Avista stated that the data center would be responsible for funding any necessary additional infrastructure required for the project. The development is still contingent upon receiving approvals for local, state, and federal permits. Further updates on the project's progress are expected.