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Avista Selects Projects for New Energy and Capacity Resources along with Demand Response
Energy solutions selected will add needed capacity to Avista’s portfolioSPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista has selected projects as part of its request for proposal (RFP) process to identify new resources to support long-term reliability and customer needs. Avista’s 2025 Electric Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) filed on December 31, 2024, identified a need for resource additions to Avista’s portfolio to meet reliability requirements, growing customer demand for energy and Av
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