Avista Utilities
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About Avista Utilities
Avista Utilities has their head offices in Spokane, Washington and supplies electricity in 4 states in the United States. There are 437,419 customer accounts receiving service from the company. These customers are made up of 1,312 industrial customers, 48,881 commercialproperties and 387,226 residential properties. The residential electricity rate for consumers of Avista Utilities is, on average, 11.98 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 25.69% below the national average price of 16.13 cents, resulting in the supplier ranking 681st lowest for average electricity rate out of 2885 companies in the country. The company sold 9,719,559 megawatt hours in 2023 through traditional retail sales. The electricity produced in the company's power plants made up 8,246,746 of the megawatt hours sourced by the company. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up an additional 5,896,662. In 2023, the company made 76.19% of their revenue from retail electricity sales to end users and 20.42% from sales on the wholesale electricity market.
The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer of Avista Utilities is $107.6, while the nationwide average is $141.25. Patrons of the supplier pay a 23.82% markdown compared to other residents of the nation. By megawatt hours generated, Avista Utilities is the 143rd largest supplier out of 3530 in the US. Customers of the provider deal with 1.39 power outages per year with outages lasting an average of 99.5 minutes. Dams and other hydroelectric facilities owned or operated by the supplier produce 3,159,008 megawatt hours, ranking the supplier as the 18th largest generator of hydroelectric power out of 3530 companies in the nation.
Avista Utilities gives their consumers the ability to take advantage of net metering. This is a positive for any customer potentially installing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their extra wattage back to the grid.
Avista Utilities currently has a loss of approximately 3.46% of the electricity that they produce. This percentage of loss gives them a ranking of 657th best out of 3530 suppliers who report energy loss in the nation.
Avista Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Avista Utilities residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Avista Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Subsidiary Company:Alaska Electric Light & Power Company
- Headquarters:1411 East Mission Avenue
Spokane, Washington 99201
United States of America - CEO:Dennis P. Vermillion
Avista Utilities Contact
- Website:www.myavista.com
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 227-9187
- Business Customer Service:(800) 936-6629
- Contact Page:www.myavista.com
- Social Media:
Avista Utilities Service
- Rates & Plans:www.myavista.com
- Outage Map:outagemap.myavista.com
- Outage Phone:(800) 227-9187
- States Served:
- Washington
- Idaho
- Montana
- Alaska
- Counties Served:
- Spokane County
- Kootenai County
- Whitman County
- Bonner County
- Stevens County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About Avista Utilities
Avista Utilities generates 56.65% of their total electricity production from non-renewable fuels. The total electricity produced from non-renewable sources is 4,532,399.69 megawatt hours, which is 163rd highest out of 3530 suppliers in the nation.
Avista Utilities is the 143rd highest producer of electricity in the nation out of 3530 electricity suppliers, producing 8,000,509.1 megawatt hours.
Avista Utilities is 136th out of 3530 electricity suppliers in the United States in megawatt hours generated from coal usage.
Avista Utilities generates 3,468,109.41 megawatt hours (or 43.35% of their total production) from the use of sustainable fuels in their electricity production facilities.
Avista Utilities' production plants generate 3,191,473.59 megawatt hours from the burning of natural gas.



Energy Loss
Avista Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
474,619MWh
657 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Avista Utilities' Power Outages
99.5 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.39 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Avista Utilities.
Avista Utilities Energy Makeup
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Avista Utilities Coverage Map

Avista Utilities State Coverage
State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
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Alaska | 18,015 | 50,513,495 | 6 | 4.45% |
Idaho | 146,935 | 321,958,141 | 6 | 31.15% |
Montana | 31 | 103,215 | 34 | 0% |
Washington | 272,438 | 685,728,687 | 4 | 64.4% |
Avista Utilities County Coverage
County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
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Adams County | 20,353 | 1 | 12.17 | $109.80/mo |
Asotin County | 22,285 | 4 | 11.58 | $140.74/mo |
Bonner County | 46,481 | 3 | 12.30 | $120.86/mo |
Clearwater County | 8,719 | 3 | 11.83 | $127.69/mo |
Ferry County | 7,198 | 3 | 11.26 | $119.77/mo |
Idaho County | 16,494 | 4 | 11.83 | $111.97/mo |
Juneau City and Borough | 32,240 | 1 | 13.00 | $120.27/mo |
Kootenai County | 183,578 | 3 | 11.99 | $119.59/mo |
Latah County | 39,464 | 2 | 12.01 | $139.62/mo |
Lewis County | 3,613 | 2 | 11.99 | $138.15/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Avista Utilities
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Colstrip | MT | Coal | 8,947,274 | 9,481,881,485.24 | 1,059.75 | |||
Coyote Springs IIAvista Utilities (100.00%) | Boardman | OR | Natural Gas | 2,322,155 | 853,024,873.54 | 367.34 | ||
Noxon RapidsAvista Utilities (100.00%) | Sanders County | MT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1,304,311 | ||||
Cabinet GorgeAvista Utilities (100.00%) | Bonner County | ID | Conventional Hydroelectric | 815,740 | ||||
RathdrumAvista Utilities (100.00%) | Rathdrum | ID | Natural Gas | 779,307 | 496,666,591.26 | 637.32 | ||
Long LakeAvista Utilities (100.00%) | Lincoln County | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 412,958 | ||||
Kettle Falls Generating StationAvista Utilities (100.00%) | Stevens County | WA | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 335,096 | 454,415,419.78 | 1,356.08 | ||
Little Falls (WA)Avista Utilities (100.00%) | Lincoln County | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 175,811 | ||||
Nine MileAvista Utilities (100.00%) | Spokane County | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 118,300 | ||||
Monroe StreetAvista Utilities (100.00%) | Spokane | WA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 89,124 |
Avista Utilities Fuel Makeup
Cities Avista Utilities Has Coverage
- Airway Heights, WA
- Albion, WA
- Asotin, WA
- Athol, ID
- Bovill, ID
- Cheney, WA
- Chewelah, WA
- Clark Fork, ID
- Clarkston, WA
- Coeur d'Alene, ID
- Colfax, WA
- Colton, WA
- Colville, WA
- Cottonwood, ID
- Craigmont, ID
- Creston, WA
- Culdesac, ID
- Dalton Gardens, ID
- Davenport, WA
- Deary, ID
- Deer Park, WA
- Dover, ID
- East Hope, ID
- Elk River, ID
- Endicott, WA
- Fairfield, WA
- Farmington, WA
- Ferdinand, ID
- Fernan Lake Village, ID
- Garfield, WA
- Genesee, ID
- Grangeville, ID
- Harrington, WA
- Harrison, ID
- Hatton, WA
- Hayden, ID
- Hayden Lake, ID
- Hope, ID
- Huetter, ID
- Juliaetta, ID
- Juneau, AK
- Kamiah, ID
- Kellogg, ID
- Kendrick, ID
- Kettle Falls, WA
- Kooskia, ID
- Kootenai, ID
- LaCrosse, WA
- Lamont, WA
- Lapwai, ID
- Latah, WA
- Lewiston, ID
- Liberty Lake, WA
- Lind, WA
- Malden, WA
- Marcus, WA
- Medical Lake, WA
- Millwood, WA
- Moscow, ID
- Mullan, ID
- Nezperce, ID
- Northport, WA
- Oakesdale, WA
- Odessa, WA
- Oldtown, ID
- Onaway, ID
- Orofino, ID
- Osburn, ID
- Othello, WA
- Palouse, WA
- Pierce, ID
- Pinehurst, ID
- Ponderay, ID
- Post Falls, ID
- Potlatch, ID
- Priest River, ID
- Pullman, WA
- Rathdrum, ID
- Reardan, WA
- Reubens, ID
- Ritzville, WA
- Rockford, WA
- Rosalia, WA
- Sandpoint, ID
- Smelterville, ID
- Spangle, WA
- Spirit Lake, ID
- Spokane, WA
- Spokane Valley, WA
- Sprague, WA
- Springdale, WA
- St. John, WA
- St. Maries, ID
- State Line, ID
- Stites, ID
- Tekoa, WA
- Troy, ID
- Uniontown, WA
- Wallace, ID
- Wardner, ID
- Washtucna, WA
- Waverly, WA
- Weippe, ID
- Wilbur, WA
- Winchester, ID
- Worley, ID
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Avista Utilities FAQ:
What is the phone number for Avista Utilities?
You can reach Avista Utilities by phone via (800) 227-9187.
What is the average BUNDLED electricity rate for Avista Utilities customers?
The average BUNDLED rate of electricity for consumers of Avista Utilities is 11.98 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
How many states does Avista Utilities provider electricity in?
Avista Utilities supplies electricity to customers in 4 states in the US.
What percentage of Avista Utilities' electricity is produced from renewable fuel sources?
Electric production facilities owned by or associated with Avista Utilities produce 43.35% of their electricity using renewable fuels.
How much is the average bundled bill for Avista Utilities customers each month?
Avista Utilities currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $107.60, compared to the US of $141.25 for bundled service.
Does Avista Utilities have any subsidiary companies?
Alaska Electric Light & Power Company is owned by Avista Utilities.
When will Avista Utilities power be restored?
Avista Utilities' outages last, on average, about 99.5 minutes per outage.
What cities does Avista Utilities offer service in?
Avista Utilities has customers in 106 cities throughout the nation including Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Avista Utilities?
There are 21 power plants owned by or associated with Avista Utilities.
Who is the CEO of Avista Utilities?
Avista Utilities' CEO is Dennis P. Vermillion.
What percentage of Avista Utilities' electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel sources?
Avista Utilities generates 56.65% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
How many counties does Avista Utilities have customers in to?
There are 16 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Avista Utilities.