If you have an opinion on the proposed electric rate hike by Avista, now is your chance to have your voice heard. The Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is holding a virtual public comment hearing tonight, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. to gather input.
If the rate change is approved is approved by the UTC, the commission says a typical residential customer using 945 kWhs per month would see an increase of $4.47 per month, or 4.1%.
You can join tonight’s meeting on Zoom using Meeting ID: 881 0574 2360# and Passcode: 029674#.
Avista Utilities provides electricity to around 403,000 customers and natural gas to about 369,000 customers across 30,000 square miles and four northwestern states, according to the UTC.
For more information from the UTC, or how to join the meeting by phone, click here.
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