Avista

Avista agrees to framework to provide single business with power equal to half of all Spokane County customers

Avista Corp. has entered a non-binding agreement with an unnamed "large load" customer in its Washington service territory, seeking up to 500 MW of power by 2032. The demand is equivalent to over half of Spokane County's current power usage. The utility aims to ensure the customer covers all associated infrastructure costs, and the deal requires approval from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.