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Avista Corporation reports recurring developments for a regulated energy company that produces, transmits and distributes electricity and distributes natural gas. Its Avista Utilities division serves eastern Washington, northern Idaho and parts of southern and eastern Oregon, while Alaska Energy and Resources Company provides retail electric service in Juneau, Alaska through Alaska Electric Light and Power Company.
Company news commonly covers utility earnings and guidance, board actions on common stock dividends, state rate filings, clean energy implementation plans, integrated resource planning, resource solicitations and demand-response or capacity additions. Updates also address regulatory proceedings before utility commissions and capital investment plans tied to reliability, resource adequacy and customer energy needs.
Avista (NYSE:AVA) has paused processing an energy service request tied to a potential 500 MW data center, while it works with government agencies and stakeholders on a coordinated planning approach following recent community concerns.
The company outlines principles for serving large data centers: customers will not subsidize new large users, system reliability must be preserved, any final service deal requires regulatory approval, and large projects must provide net benefits for customers.
Minnkota Power Cooperative has joined the North Plains Connector utility consortium as its eighth member, signing a non-binding MOU to secure 150 MW of capacity on the planned 3,000 MW HVDC transmission line, subject to definitive agreements.
The multi-billion-dollar project, jointly developed by Grid United and ALLETE, will connect MISO, the Western Interconnection, and SPP, with construction expected in 2028 and operations in 2032, and is projected to create over 800 construction jobs in Montana and North Dakota.
Avista Corp (NYSE:AVA) announced that Avista Utilities has started operating the region’s first community-based microgrid at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Family Outreach Center in Spokane.
The system combines solar, battery storage and natural gas to improve outage resilience and lower the center’s energy costs, supported by Avista’s Named Communities Investment Fund and Washington State Department of Commerce grants.
Avista (NYSE: AVA) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.4925 per share, equal to an annualized dividend of $1.97. The dividend is payable June 12, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close on May 19, 2026.
The board stated dividend decisions are discretionary and consider financial results, strategy, and economic conditions.
Avista (NYSE: AVA) reported Q1 2026 GAAP net income of $92 million ($1.11/share), up from $79 million ($0.98/share) a year earlier. Non-GAAP utility earnings were $91 million ($1.10/share) versus $82 million ($1.01/share) in Q1 2025. Avista confirmed 2026 non-GAAP utility earnings guidance of $2.52–$2.72 per share.
Liquidity at Mar. 31, 2026: $110 million available on the committed credit line and $46 million available under the letter of credit facility. Expected 2026 actions include up to $90 million of common stock issuance and $230 million of long-term debt. 2026 base capital expenditures expected at $615 million.
Avista Corp (NYSE: AVA) will host its first quarter 2026 earnings conference call and webcast on May 5, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. EDT. A news release with Q1 2026 earnings will be issued at 7:05 a.m. EDT the same day. Pre-registration is required to access webcast call-in details.
The webcast replay will be available for one year on the company's investor website. Avista provides electric and natural gas service across parts of Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and via a Juneau subsidiary in Alaska.
Avista (NYSE: AVA) announced that the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved its 2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP) on March 24, 2026.
The four-year CEIP implements the company’s Integrated Resource Plan, advances CETA goals (carbon neutral by 2030, 100% clean by 2045), includes a 2025 RFP, increased 2026–2029 delivery targets, grid upgrades, expanded efficiency programs, and the Named Communities Investment Fund.
Avista (NYSE: AVA) reported 2025 GAAP net income of $193 million ($2.38 per diluted share) and 2025 non-GAAP utility earnings of $207 million ($2.55 per diluted share), both up versus 2024.
The company initiated 2026 non-GAAP utility earnings guidance of $2.52–$2.72 per diluted share and disclosed 2026 base capital expenditures of $585 million.
Avista (NYSE: AVA) filed for an annual Idaho electric rate adjustment seeking to increase overall electric revenues by $25.2 million (7.4%), effective May 1, 2026, to align energy efficiency program funding with actual 2025 costs. Residential bills at 939 kWh/month would rise about $8.90 (7.7%) to $124.44.
The filing is subject to Idaho Public Utilities Commission review and public comment.
Avista (NYSE: AVA) declared a quarterly common-stock dividend of $0.4925 per share, equal to an annualized dividend of $1.97. The dividend is payable March 13, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 25, 2026.
The board noted this is the 24th consecutive year of dividend increases and said dividend growth will trail earnings growth until a target payout range of 60–70% is reached. Dividend declarations remain at the board's discretion.