Avista Corp. secured approval from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission for its 2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP) on March 24, 2026. The CEIP is a four‑year action plan required under Washington’s Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) and outlines the company’s steps to meet the state’s non‑carbon‑emitting energy requirements.
The approval confirms that Avista’s plan, which includes a 2025 Request for Proposals to acquire new wind, solar, battery storage and demand‑response resources, meets regulatory standards. It also supports the company’s goal of 100% clean energy supply by 2045 and carbon‑neutral electricity by 2030, reinforcing its long‑term commitment to Washington’s clean‑energy mandates.
With the CEIP approved, Avista can move forward with planned capital investments and resource mix changes without further regulatory delay. The plan builds on Avista’s existing hydro, biomass, wind and solar portfolio and introduces the Named Communities Investment Fund to deliver equitable energy and non‑energy benefits to historically impacted communities.
Scott Kinney, Avista’s Vice President of Energy Resources & Integrated Planning, said, “We built a plan designed to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving energy system by bringing community voices together with our technical expertise. Its approval demonstrates how innovation and partnership will shape a safe, reliable and sustainable energy future.”
The commission’s endorsement removes a key compliance hurdle and signals that Avista can proceed with its planned capital investments and resource mix changes, supporting the company’s long‑term growth strategy and its commitment to meeting Washington’s clean‑energy mandates.
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