Avista Files for Annual Price Adjustment in Idaho

The utility company's filing aims to adjust electricity and natural gas rates.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Avista, a publicly traded utility company, has made its annual rate adjustment filing with regulators in Idaho. The filing seeks to modify electricity and natural gas prices for Avista's customers in the state.

Why it matters

Avista's rate adjustments can have a significant impact on household budgets and the overall cost of living in Idaho, as the company is one of the primary providers of electricity and natural gas in the state.

The details

Avista's filing requests changes to both its electric and natural gas rates in Idaho. The company says the adjustments are part of its annual process to align prices with the actual costs of providing service to customers.

  • Avista filed the rate adjustment on February 13, 2026.

The players

Avista

A publicly traded utility company that provides electricity and natural gas services in the Pacific Northwest, including Idaho.

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What’s next

Idaho regulators will review Avista's filing and determine whether to approve the requested rate changes.

The takeaway

Avista's annual rate adjustment is a routine part of the utility's operations, but the changes can have a meaningful impact on household budgets in Idaho, underscoring the importance of regulatory oversight of electricity and natural gas prices.