Avista Corporation has announced plans to add new energy resources to support long-term reliability and meet growing customer demand. The company will begin contract negotiations on several projects, including a self-build upgrade to its existing natural gas turbines in north Idaho to add 14 MW of capacity without increasing carbon emissions, scheduled in two stages for 2027 and 2029. Avista also plans to acquire a 100 MW, 4-hour Battery Energy Storage System in eastern Washington by 2028 and enter a power purchase agreement for approximately 200 MW of wind power from Montana, utilizing the Colstrip Transmission System by 2029. Additionally, Avista will launch demand response programs targeting approximately 40 MW by recruiting residential, commercial, and industrial customers beginning in 2026. These initiatives are part of Avista's efforts to ensure resource adequacy and advance clean energy goals.

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