Avista data center protest

Avista data center protest

News ClipKXLY.com·Spokane County, WA·6/28/2026

Avista has temporarily paused the processing of new energy requests from data centers in Eastern Washington, a decision that has led to a protest.

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Avista, a utility provider, has temporarily halted the processing of energy requests from data centers in Eastern Washington. This move, which could significantly impact future data center development in the region, has reportedly led to a protest.

The brief article from KXLY.com indicates that the pause affects new applications for energy from data center operators, though specific reasons for the halt or details about the protest are not provided in the snippet.