Avista (NYSE:AVA) (NYSE:AVA) is a regulated energy company engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity and natural gas in the Pacific Northwest. Headquartered in Spokane, Washington, the company traces its origins to 1889 when it was founded as Washington Water Power. Today, Avista serves residential, commercial and industrial customers across eastern Washington, northern Idaho and parts of Oregon, offering reliable energy solutions under long-term regulatory frameworks.
The company’s electric generation portfolio includes a mix of hydroelectric, natural gas‐fired and renewable energy resources, supplemented by power purchase agreements. Its transmission network spans high-voltage lines that connect generation sites to urban load centers, while its distribution system delivers electricity safely to end users. On the gas side, Avista owns and operates pipeline infrastructure and local distribution facilities that supply natural gas for heating, cooking and industrial processes.
In addition to core utility operations, Avista provides energy efficiency programs, demand response offerings and smart meter installations aimed at enhancing grid reliability and helping customers manage consumption. The company actively collaborates with state regulators and community stakeholders on infrastructure modernization, environmental stewardship and renewable integration initiatives designed to support long-term energy affordability and sustainability.
Avista is overseen by a board of directors and an executive management team with expertise in utility operations, finance, regulatory affairs and customer service. The company emphasizes safety, operational excellence and community engagement as central pillars of its strategy, positioning itself to meet evolving energy needs while supporting the economic growth of its service territories.
