BOISE, ID – The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will hold a technical hearing on July 23 to review a proposed settlement in Avista Utilities’ electric and natural gas rate cases.
Avista initially sought approval to raise electric rates for the average residential customer by 14.7%, or about $15.36 per month, starting September 1, 2025. A second increase was proposed for September 2026, which would have added another 5.3% to monthly bills. The utility also proposed raising the monthly basic charge from $20 to $30 over the two years.
For natural gas customers, the original proposal included a 10.4% increase in 2025 and an additional 1.3% increase in 2026.
Under the proposed settlement, however, the utility would implement a 6.3% base electric rate increase in 2025 and a 4.5% increase in 2026, without raising the basic monthly charge. Natural gas rates would rise by 9.2% in 2025 but would slightly decrease by 0.4% in 2026.
The commission can approve, deny, or modify the proposed agreement.
Technical hearings provide an opportunity for parties involved in the case to cross-examine witnesses and present testimony. The hearing will begin at 9 a.m. (Mountain Time) at the commission’s Boise office, located at 11331 W. Chinden Boulevard, Building 8, Suite 201-A. Though scheduled to last the full day, the hearing may conclude early. A second day previously reserved for July 24 is no longer needed.
The public can attend online via Webex using meeting number 2868 954 8113 and password “Avista”, or listen in by phone at 1-415-655-0001.
More details about the case are available on the commission’s website at:
