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Latisha Hill, Avista's VP Community Affairs & Chief Customer Officer, shares her thoughts on our partnership with Bidgely and some of the outstanding results we've realized so far. Thanks to Gautam M. Aggarwal for the post! #AvistaUtilities #Bidgely #Innovation #Sustainability

Camberia Swearngin lives in a vintage three-bedroom, two-bath, double-wide manufactured home in Springdale, north of Spokane. Her idyllic setting comes with cold winters and hot summers. "My electricity bill can be shocking," said Camberia, who moved into the home in 2008. "I'm paying a lot for heating." Her older duct system allowed air to leak through holes and cracks, consuming more energy than necessary. After seeing a social media post about a free duct sealing program from Avista, Camberia scheduled an appointment to have it done. "I knew the service would be great for me and my home," said Camberia. "The best part is that it was free. I've recommended it to several people." Together, Avista and family-owned and operated KW Energy, LLC of Chewelah, are offering a pilot program to address air duct leaks like Camberia’s. The program is free for Avista customers who live in manufactured or mobile homes heated by electricity in Stevens, Ferry and Pend Oreille counties. The program utilizes advanced Aeroseal technology, which targets and seals invisible leaks – even those hidden behind walls. It’s quick, noninvasive, and only takes a few hours to complete. "The main ingredient in Aeroseal is in chewing gum," said Kirby Weythman, owner of KW Energy. "It's very safe to use." "On average, about 25% to 40% of the air that moves through a duct system is lost due to leaks and holes," said Kirby. After receiving the Aeroseal service, Camberia's home reflected an 81% reduction in leakage. "I estimate a 30% reduction in energy usage by the Aeroseal customers," said Kirby. “That's because the heat gets to where it's supposed to go." Although using less energy is good for everyone, access to innovative energy-saving technologies can be challenging for customers in outlying areas. It’s why Avista’s Named Community Investment Fund is supporting the year-long pilot program. If you or someone you know could benefit from this free energy-saving home upgrade, call Kirby’s KW Energy team at (509) 506-2962 to sign up. Avista's Named Communities Investment Fund (NCIF) was approved by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission as part of the company's Clean Energy Investment Plan (CEIP) to meet compliance targets for the state's Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA, 2019). The NCIF will invest up to $5 million annually in projects, programs, and initiatives that benefit Avista's Washington electric customers residing in historically disadvantaged and vulnerable communities (i.e., "Named Communities"). Community-based projects will be selected for funding through a competitive grant application process. Application information and eligibility guidelines can be found at myavista.com/NCIF.

Thanks to the Bidgely team for their partnership - we're honored to receive the 2024 Peak Load Management Alliance (@PLMAdr) Technology Pioneer Award!

Appreciate Kyle Niehenke joining our Understanding the Business session to present on growth, development and future energy needs in Adams County.

🚨Attention all Washington state Avista customers with buildings 50,000 square feet or larger. You may be impacted by Washington’s Clean Buildings Standard (HB1257, 2019). Compliance deadlines are fast-approaching, but help is available - join our free Clean Buildings Accelerator Program now. You’ll get personalized assistance and resources, insight from peers, and step-by-step actions to help you comply, so you can avoid costly penalties. The law requires commercial buildings 50,000 square feet and larger to comply with energy usage targets by certain deadlines, as directed by the Department of Commerce. More than 500 commercial buildings within Avista’s Washington service area are affected by this law. Deadlines begin in June, 2026. Many customers don’t realize is that compliance must be in place at least one year prior to the deadline. Avista’s next Clean Buildings Accelerator cohort is launching soon, and there is still space for additional participants. Reserve your spot now! https://lnkd.in/dehNJeKy #cleanbuildings #energyefficiency #AvistaUtilities

Wonderful! Proud to be investing in the workforce of tomorrow.

Last week we welcomed 14 new employees into Avista’s Ground Worker Program, which helps prepare participants for career opportunities in the utility industry. Welcome to the Avista team! #AvistaUtilities #Groundman #UtilityWorkers

Today we celebrate our line works on National Lineman Appreciation Day! At Avista, we recognize our line workers' vital role in keeping our communities energized. Their unwavering commitment ensures businesses thrive, homes stay lit, and essential services remain uninterrupted. From scaling utility poles to troubleshooting complex electrical systems, our line workers exemplify professionalism and resilience. They’re the backbone of our energy infrastructure, and we’re proud to have them on our team.⚡ #NationalLinemanAppreciationDay #PoweringCommunities #AvistaUtilities #135YearsOfService

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Allisha Corley believes her life transformation is a miracle. For more than ten years, she lived on and off the streets, battling her demons. After discovering she was pregnant, she entered an in-patient program for pregnant women, overcoming her addictions. From there, she entered the DHS Work First Program, which connected her with Christ Kitchen in Spokane.   With support from Christ Kitchen, she’s gone from homeless and addicted to employed and thriving.   Allisha is an example of the program's success. She is a job trainer, executive assistant and catering specialist at Christ Kitchen.   Christ Kitchen offers women like Allisha a lifeline, providing job training for those who are impoverished and disenfranchised. The program has a 96% retention rate, which means graduates remain functioning members of society after they leave the program.   The organization meets women where they are emotionally and academically, allowing them to heal and learn at their own pace. In addition to learning valuable employment abilities, women gain a sense of community and life skills necessary for the day-to-day.   Upon graduation from the program, Christ Kitchen collaborates with local hiring partners to find full-time positions offering steady income and benefits such as health and retirement.   Avista has been a long-term supporter of the organization, recently awarding it a Named Communities Investment Fund grant to support its programs. The grant will help Christ Kitchen continue to lift women like Allisha up with skills and employment experience to enable living-wage job opportunities. Read more about Allisha’s story - https://lnkd.in/gNU_N6qf Avista's Named Communities Investment Fund (NCIF) was approved by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, as part of the company's Clean Energy Investment Plan (CEIP) to meet compliance targets for the state's Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA, 2019). The NCIF will invest up to $5 million annually in projects, programs, and initiatives that benefit Avista's Washington electric customers residing in historically disadvantaged and vulnerable communities (i.e., "Named Communities"). Community-based projects will be selected for funding through a competitive grant application process. Application information and eligibility guidelines can be found at myavista.com/NCIF.