Your Avista Idaho electric bill went up in stages; the second step took effect September 1, 2026.
+$5a month
2027 to 2030 multi year rate plan, electric
Pending Base rate case, docket UE-260007 before the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.
+$17a month
on a typical bill, if approved as asked
As published, for a home using 925 kWh a month.
FiledJan 16, 2026
Hearingnot scheduled yet
Decisionpending
On billsafter the decision
Avista filed a multi year electric rate plan asking for a 111 million dollar, 13.9 percent revenue increase for January 2027, on top of increases already approved for 2024 and 2025. For a typical residential customer using 925 kWh a month that would add about 17.21 dollars to the monthly bill. Washington's Attorney General is challenging the size of the request; the UTC held a public comment hearing on August 27, 2026 and has not yet decided the case.
What it means for your bill: This pending case would raise your Avista electric bill starting January 2027; the state Attorney General is fighting part of the request.
- Status
- Pending
- Utility
- Avista
- Commission
- Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
- Docket
- UE-260007
- Filed
- January 16, 2026
- Requested
- 13.9% residential, $111 million a year
- Typical bill change
- +$17.21 a month at 925 kWh
- Last checked
- August 29, 2026
How to comment
Comment on UTC Docket UE-260007 online, by phone at 888-333-9882, by email to [email protected], or by mail to PO Box 47250, Olympia, WA 98504-7250. The Washington Attorney General's office has intervened opposing parts of the request. Comment page. Public Counsel Unit, Washington Attorney General represents households in this case.
Sources
- Avista seeks to raise residential price for electricity by about 25% by 2030, The Spokesman-Review, 2026-01-16
- Media Advisory: Public invited to comment on Avista proposed energy rates increase, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, 2026-08-01
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