Avista files 2025 Natural Gas Integrated Resource Plan
Avista (AVA) has submitted its 2025 Natural Gas Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to state regulators in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. The biennial plan outlines strategies for meeting projected energy demands and emissions compliance requirements over the next 20 years.
The IRP, developed with input from a Technical Advisory Committee including commission staff, utilities, customers, and stakeholders, presents a preferred resource portfolio designed to address future energy needs while complying with emissions legislation, particularly Oregon's Climate Protection Program and Washington's Climate Commitment Act.
According to Scott Kinney, Avista's Vice President of Energy Resources & Integrated Planning, the comprehensive plan ensures continued safe and reliable natural gas service delivery while meeting state-specific emissions requirements. The plan is now under review by utility commissions and open for public comment.
Avista (AVA) ha presentato il suo Piano Integrato delle Risorse per il Gas Naturale (IRP) 2025 ai regolatori statali di Washington, Idaho e Oregon. Il piano biennale delinea strategie per soddisfare le richieste energetiche previste e i requisiti di conformità alle emissioni nei prossimi 20 anni.
L'IRP, sviluppato con il contributo di un Comitato Consultivo Tecnico che include personale della commissione, utility, clienti e portatori di interesse, presenta un portafoglio di risorse preferito progettato per affrontare le future esigenze energetiche, rispettando al contempo la legislazione sulle emissioni, in particolare il Programma di Protezione del Clima dell'Oregon e la Legge sull'Impegno Climatico di Washington.
Secondo Scott Kinney, Vice Presidente delle Risorse Energetiche e Pianificazione Integrata di Avista, il piano completo garantisce la continua fornitura di servizio di gas naturale in modo sicuro e affidabile, rispettando i requisiti di emissione specifici per stato. Il piano è attualmente in fase di revisione da parte delle commissioni delle utility ed è aperto ai commenti pubblici.
Avista (AVA) ha presentado su Plan Integrado de Recursos de Gas Natural (IRP) 2025 a los reguladores estatales de Washington, Idaho y Oregón. El plan bienal describe estrategias para satisfacer la demanda energética proyectada y los requisitos de cumplimiento de emisiones durante los próximos 20 años.
El IRP, desarrollado con la participación de un Comité Asesor Técnico que incluye personal de la comisión, utilidades, clientes y partes interesadas, presenta un portafolio de recursos preferido diseñado para abordar las necesidades energéticas futuras mientras cumple con la legislación sobre emisiones, en particular el Programa de Protección Climática de Oregón y la Ley de Compromiso Climático de Washington.
Según Scott Kinney, Vicepresidente de Recursos Energéticos y Planificación Integrada de Avista, el plan integral garantiza la entrega continua de servicio de gas natural de manera segura y confiable, cumpliendo con los requisitos de emisiones específicos de cada estado. El plan está actualmente bajo revisión por las comisiones de servicios públicos y abierto a comentarios del público.
Avista (AVA)는 2025년 천연가스 통합 자원 계획 (IRP)을 워싱턴, 아이다호, 오리건 주의 규제 기관에 제출했습니다. 이 2년 주기 계획은 향후 20년 동안 예상되는 에너지 수요와 배출 규제 요건을 충족하기 위한 전략을 설명합니다.
IRP는 위원회 직원, 유틸리티, 고객 및 이해관계자를 포함한 기술 자문 위원회의 의견을 바탕으로 개발되었으며, 향후 에너지 요구를 충족하면서 배출 관련 법률을 준수하기 위해 설계된 선호 자원 포트폴리오를 제시합니다. 특히 오리건주의 기후 보호 프로그램과 워싱턴주의 기후 약속 법률을 준수합니다.
Avista의 에너지 자원 및 통합 계획 부사장인 스콧 키니에 따르면, 이 포괄적인 계획은 주별 배출 요건을 충족하면서 안전하고 신뢰할 수 있는 천연가스 서비스 제공을 보장합니다. 이 계획은 현재 유틸리티 위원회의 검토를 받고 있으며, 대중의 의견을 받을 수 있습니다.
Avista (AVA) a soumis son Plan Intégré des Ressources en Gaz Naturel (IRP) 2025 aux régulateurs d'État de Washington, d'Idaho et d'Oregon. Ce plan biennal décrit les stratégies pour répondre aux demandes énergétiques projetées et aux exigences de conformité en matière d'émissions au cours des 20 prochaines années.
L'IRP, élaboré avec l'apport d'un Comité Consultatif Technique comprenant le personnel de la commission, les services publics, les clients et les parties prenantes, présente un portefeuille de ressources privilégié conçu pour répondre aux besoins énergétiques futurs tout en respectant la législation sur les émissions, notamment le Programme de Protection du Climat de l'Oregon et la Loi sur l'Engagement Climatique de Washington.
Selon Scott Kinney, Vice-Président des Ressources Énergétiques et de la Planification Intégrée chez Avista, le plan global garantit la continuité de la fourniture de services de gaz naturel de manière sûre et fiable tout en respectant les exigences d'émissions spécifiques à chaque État. Le plan est actuellement en cours d'examen par les commissions des services publics et ouvert aux commentaires du public.
Avista (AVA) hat seinen Integrierten Ressourcenplan für Erdgas (IRP) 2025 bei den staatlichen Regulierungsbehörden in Washington, Idaho und Oregon eingereicht. Der zweijährliche Plan skizziert Strategien zur Deckung des voraussichtlichen Energiebedarfs und der Anforderungen an die Emissionskonformität in den nächsten 20 Jahren.
Der IRP, der mit Unterstützung eines Technischen Beratungsausschusses entwickelt wurde, der Mitarbeiter der Kommission, Versorgungsunternehmen, Kunden und Interessengruppen umfasst, präsentiert ein bevorzugtes Ressourcenportfolio, das darauf ausgelegt ist, zukünftige Energiebedürfnisse zu decken und gleichzeitig die Emissionsgesetzgebung einzuhalten, insbesondere das Klimaschutzprogramm von Oregon und das Klimaverpflichtungsgesetz von Washington.
Laut Scott Kinney, dem Vizepräsidenten für Energieressourcen und integrierte Planung von Avista, gewährleistet der umfassende Plan eine weiterhin sichere und zuverlässige Lieferung von Erdgasdiensten, während die spezifischen Emissionsanforderungen der Bundesstaaten eingehalten werden. Der Plan wird derzeit von den Versorgungsunternehmen überprüft und ist für öffentliche Kommentare geöffnet.
- Demonstrates capability to meet expected state loads while complying with emissions requirements
- Comprehensive planning approach involving multiple stakeholders
- Additional regulatory compliance requirements in Washington and Oregon may impact operations
Plan provides a roadmap for customers’ future energy needs
SPOKANE, Wash., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista has filed its 2025 Natural Gas Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with state regulators in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. This plan outlines a preferred resource portfolio which is designed to meet the forecast for system energy demand and comply with emissions legislation over the next twenty years.
Submitted biennially to public utility commissions in all three states, the IRP is a thoroughly researched, data-driven document that projects future energy needs and identifies the most effective strategies for reliably meeting those needs. The development of the IRP included Avista's professional energy analysis and contributions from a Technical Advisory Committee, which includes public utility commission staff, peer natural gas utilities, customers, and other stakeholders.
“This planning effort is a crucial element to ensuring Avista continues to deliver safe, reliable natural gas service to our customers,” said Scott Kinney, Avista’s Vice President of Energy Resources & Integrated Planning. “What we have created is a comprehensive plan that addresses the resources available to us to meet our customers’ natural gas needs. It also outlines our approach to meeting emissions compliance requirement in Washington and Oregon.”
Oregon’s Climate Protection Program and Washington’s Climate Commitment Act mandates that Avista meets specific emissions requirements, which are reflected in the preferred resource portfolio for each state. The IRP demonstrates that Avista can meet expected state loads.
The utility commissions will now review the IRP and provide an opportunity for public comment. The IRP is available for review at www.myavista.com/irp.
About Avista Utilities
Avista Utilities is involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. We provide energy services and electricity to 422,000 customers and natural gas to 383,000 customers in a service territory that covers 30,000 square miles in eastern Washington, northern Idaho and parts of southern and eastern Oregon, with a population of 1.7 million. Avista Utilities is an operating division of Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA). For more information, please visit www.myavista.com.
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