Avista Corporation · NYSE:AVA
Avista — Investor Presentation (September 2025)
31 slides from Avista's investor presentation, Sep 17, 2025
Slide 1: Equity Advisory Group – Equity Lens Session
Session 1: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12:00pm Session 2: Friday, September 19, 2025, 07:30am Equity Advisory Group – Equity Lens Session September 2025 | www.myavista.com/ceta and www.myavista.com/eag
Slide 2: Introductions & Agenda
Introductions & Agenda Topic Topic Owner Welcome, introductions overview of the meeting: shared Amber Lenhart, Facilitator expectations and intent Connections & Partner Shares Connections/Partners EAG Comment & Action Review Kelly Dengel, Clean Energy Policy & Implementation Manager DH Denys Lopez -
Slide 3: Shared Expectations
Shared Expectations ❑ Stay present mentally and physically when possible. ❑ Listen with an open mind and be open to new ideas. ❑ Participate in discussion, share concerns and ideas, and give others space to do so. ❑ Ask questions at any time. Use Zoom’s “raise hand” feature or chat during presentati
Slide 4: Introductions
Introductions We’re so glad you’re here! Please share in the chat: ❑ Your name ❑ Organization or community Optional: Consider including your pronouns in your Zoom name 4 Equity Advisory Group
Slide 5: Today's Equity Lens Session Goals
Today’s Equity Lens Session Goals EAG Equity Lens Session EAG Meeting Goals Meeting Goals: 1.Provide an overview of the outcomes and key insights from the August Public Participation meetings to inform EAG members. 2.Present findings from the Community Partner survey to inform EAG members and gather
Slide 6: Partner Shares
Partner Shares ▪ Upcoming relevant community events or opportunities ▪ Pressing issues facing our community or a need someone might be able to address ▪ Challenges your organization is facing (especially around equity) 6 Equity Advisory Group
Slide 7: EAG Comment & Action Review
EAG Comment & Action Review Kelly Dengel | Clean Energy Policy & Implementation Manager 7 Equity Advisory Group
Slide 8: EAG Comments & Actions
EAG Comments & Actions Q3 Public Meeting – 2025 CEIP Rate Impact 1. 3. 2. 8 Equity Advisory Group
Slide 9: Community Partnership Program Input Session
Community Partnership Program Input Session Avista Equity Advisory Group (EAG) September 17 and 19, 2025
Slide 10: Agenda
AGENDA 1. Context and Background 2. Research Themes 3. Discussion
Slide 11: Context and Background
Context and Background
Slide 12: Context and Background: Opportunity, Goal, Vision
CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND OPPORTUNITY: CETA requires that utilities in Washington state engage the communities they serve. Avista wants to go beyond the basic requirements and create meaningful and long-lasting relationships with communities, which both support Avista’s goals and the needs of customers
Slide 13: Context and Background: EAG Engagement and Community Engagement
CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND EAG ENGAGEMENT: Inform and Consult Avista will inform and consult with the EAG during planning of the community partnership program. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM: Involve and Collaborate The program will involve and collaborate with communities through part
Slide 14: Context and Background: Scope
CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND SCOPE: Phase 1: Program Strategy and Development (current phase) Strategy session Research Engage the EAG (today!) Develop plan (Potential) Phase 2: Program Implementation (Potential) Phase 3: Program Sustainability and Evaluation (Potential) Phase 4: Potential Growth Opportun
Slide 15: Difference Between EAG and Partner Program
CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EAG AND PARTNER PROGRAM: The EAG advises Avista on several aspects of its work, including community engagement programs like this one. The desired partnership program focuses more on community relationships, investment, and honoring that community organizati
Slide 16: Research Highlights: Community Organization Survey
Research Highlights: Community Organization Survey
Slide 17: Overview: Survey Responses and Communities Served
OVERVIEW 106 responses from across Avista's Washington service area Communities served by respondent organizations include: • Underserved populations • Victims of crime and abuse • Youth • Low-income and unhoused individuals • Military families and veterans • Older adults • People with physical disa
Slide 18: Perception of Avista: Reputation
PERCEPTION OF AVISTA How would you describe Avista's reputation among community members?
Slide 19: Perception of Avista: Views of Avista
PERCEPTION OF AVISTA Which of the following best describes your view of Avista? Additional responses included: • Expensive (11.8%) • Sustainable (5.94%) • Other (10.89%): o Kind o Responsive o Genuinely interested o Helpful
Slide 20: Community Partner Program: Interest and Topics
COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAM If Avista were to create a Which of the following topics community partner would you like to see program, would you be incorporated? interested in participating?
Slide 21: Community Partner Program: Necessary Resources
COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAM What resources would be necessary for the program to be feasible and/or valuable for your organization? • Funding support • Direct, dedicated contact person at • Capacity building resources Avista • Volunteer support from Avista • Compensation for community member participa
Slide 22: Community Partner Program: Meaningful Partnership
COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAM If you were to envision a meaningful partnership with Avista, what would it look like? Financial support Long term partnership (multi-year commitment and support) Workforce development programs Co-development of the program Co-hosted/sponsored events Dedicated staff at Avis
Slide 23: Community Partner Program: Concerns and Challenges
COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAM What concerns or challenges are most likely to prevent your organization from participating? "There could be no concern or challenge large enough to prevent PINW from participating in a community"
Slide 24: Discussion
Discussion
Slide 25: What does authentic partnership from Avista look like?
DISCUSSION TOPIC What does authentic partnership from Avista look like? What actions or behaviors will lead to successful relationships?
Slide 26: Attributes of a successful community partner
DISCUSSION TOPIC What are the attributes and characteristics of a community organization or leader that will lead to a successful partnership with Avista? (criteria for selection)
Slide 27: Prioritizing named communities for participation
DISCUSSION TOPIC How should Avista consider prioritizing (named) communities for participation?
Slide 28: Expectations of organizations and Avista's commitments
DISCUSSION TOPIC What are reasonable expectations of organizations, and what are Avista’s commitments to partner organizations?
Slide 29: Other opportunities, concerns or risks
DISCUSSION TOPIC What other opportunities, concerns or risks are on your mind?
Slide 30: Thank you!
Thank you!
Slide 31: Next EAG Equity Lens Session Meetings
Next EAG Equity Lens Session Meetings Amber Lenhart amber@sip-nw.org Afternoon: 12pm – 1:30pm 509.475.9575 Wednesday, October 22nd Ana Matthews Ana.Matthews@avistacorp.com 509.475.7979 Friday, October 24th Avista’s EAG Team Email Morning: 7:30am to ceta@avistacorp.com 9:00am 33 Equity Advisory Group