Avista is an electric and natural gas utility company operating in Washington state. The company provides electric and natural gas services to more than 400,000 customers in eastern Washington state. Avista's service territory includes Spokane, the second-largest city in Washington, and other smaller communities in the region. The company's electric service is generated from a mix of sources, including hydroelectric, natural gas, and wind power. Avista has invested heavily in renewable energy sources in recent years, with a goal of achieving a carbon-neutral supply of electricity by 2027. The company also offers energy efficiency programs to help customers reduce their energy consumption and save money on their utility bills.
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Avista - Washington's energy comes from hydroelectric, wind, biomass, natural gas, solar, and other fossil. Hydroelectric is the largest source of electricity, providing 53% of Avista - Washington's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 27%. Biomass provides 13% of Avista - Washington's electricity. Natural Gas provides 3% of Avista - Washington's electricity. Solar provides 2% of Avista - Washington's electricity. Other Fossil provides 2% of Avista - Washington's electricity.
53%
Hydroelectric
27%
Wind
13%
Biomass
3%
Natural Gas
2%
Solar
2%
Other Fossil
The average electricity rate for Avista - Washington customers is 10 cents/kWh. Avista - Washington has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Time Of Use- Residential Service | TOU | 8¢ to 24¢ |
In 2021, there were no outages recorded in Avista - Washington.
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