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, natural gas
Pending Base rate case, natural gas, docket UG-260008 before the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.
+$4a month
on a typical bill, if approved as asked
As published by the utility or the commission.
FiledJan 16, 2026
Hearingnot scheduled yet
Decisionpending
On billsafter the decision
In the same filing as its electric plan, Avista asked for a 12 million dollar, 4.7 percent natural gas revenue increase for January 2027. For a typical residential customer using 61 therms a month that would add about 4.14 dollars to the monthly bill. 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 natural gas bill starting January 2027.
- Status
- Pending
- Utility
- Avista
- Commission
- Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
- Docket
- UG-260008
- Filed
- January 16, 2026
- Requested
- 4.7% residential, $12 million a year
- Typical bill change
- +$4.14 a month
- Last checked
- August 29, 2026
How to comment
Comment on UTC Docket UG-260008 online, by phone at 888-333-9882, by email to [email protected], or by mail to PO Box 47250, Olympia, WA 98504-7250. 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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Other Avista matters
This pending case would raise your Avista electric bill starting January 2027; the state Attorney General is fighting part of the request.
+$17a month