Slide 1: Renewable Energy Programs
Session 1: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 07:30am – 08:30am Session 2: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Renewable Energy Programs Public Meeting May 2026
Slide 2: Participation Guidelines
Participation Guidelines ▪ This meeting is being recorded o The recording will be available at www.myavista.com/CETAMeetings ▪ Auto-captions are available o Select "Show Captions" in meeting features ▪ Please stay on “Mute" during the presentation ▪ Questions o Structured Q&A following the presentat
Slide 3: Today's Agenda
Today’s Agenda Topic Speaker Welcome and Meeting Ana Matthews, Customer Engagement Manager and Ariana Lake, Senior Overview Communications Manager Nicole Hydzik, Director of the Innovation Lab & Customer Energy Community Message Solutions CETA Overview Ana Matthews, Customer Engagement Manager Renew
Slide 4: Community Welcome
Community Welcome Nicole Hydzik Director Innovation Lab & Customer Energy Solutions 4 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 5: Clean Energy Transformation Act
Clean Energy Transformation Act Ana Matthews | Customer Engagement Manager 5 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 6: Avista's Regulatory Model
Avista’s Regulatory Model Washington Investor-Owned Utility Compliance with State Laws & Policies Customers State Commissions Safe, Reliable Determines Compliance & & Affordable Sets Customer Rates 6 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 7: Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA)
Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) Eliminate coal fired Use of carbon-neutral Use 100% renewable or non-carbon electricity by the end of 2025 electricity by 2030 emitting electricity by 2045 2025 2030 2045 77 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 8: Clean Energy Benefits & Equity
Clean Energy Benefits & Equity ▪ All customers benefit from the transition to cleaner energy ▪ Equitable distribution of energy and nonenergy benefits and reductions of burdens for Named Communities Named Communities: Populations disproportionately and negatively impacted by housing, food and income
Slide 9: 2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan
2025 Clean Energy Implementation Plan Named Communities & Public Customer Benefit Indicators Participation Plan Renewable Energy Demand Company Energy Efficiency Response Initiatives 9 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 10: Renewable Energy Programs
Renewable Energy Programs Deanna Dolce, Program Coordinator 10 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 11: Clean Energy Solutions
Clean Energy Solutions Deanna Dolce Program Coordinator – Clean Energy Solutions 11 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 12: What We'll Cover
What We’ll Cover How solar What Net Tools to works with Metering means evaluate solar Avista for customers Renewable My Clean options beyond Energy grants solar 12 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 13: Solar
Solar • Avista does not install solar but may provide helpful information and manages grid connection • Net metering plays a key role in how customers use and benefit from solar 13 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 14: What is Net Metering?
What is Net Metering? • Home uses solar first • Extra generation earns credits • Credits offset future electricity use 14 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 15: Net Metering Bank
Net Metering Bank • Net Metering Bank resets each year on March 31 • Credits cannot offset monthly service charges or gas usage 15 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 16: Interconnection Requirement
Interconnection Requirement • Customers must notify Avista before installing solar • Ensures safe and reliable grid connection • Protects customer and employee safety 16 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 17: Tools on myavista.com
Tools on myavista.com Solar Estimator FAQs and Information Find a Contractor 17 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 18: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Can I get paid for If the power is out, What is solar through net will my solar power net metering? metering? my home? How much does Does Avista Are any permits it cost to install install solar required for solar? solar? panels? Is net metering Can I have a going away? $0
Slide 19: Find a Contractor
Find a Contractor • Avista does not recommend specific installers • Find a Contractor tool lists third-party vetted installers • Vetting includes licensing, workmanship, and customer service standards • Installer list reviewed annually 19 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
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Slide 23: Renewable Programs
Renewable Programs Supporting customer choice with flexible, voluntary clean energy options for homes and businesses. 23 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 24: My Clean Energy
My Clean Energy • Voluntary program for electric customers • Supports renewable energy like wind and solar • No equipment or installation required • Surplus funds support local clean energy projects through solar grants 24 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 25: Renewable Natural Gas
Renewable Natural Gas • Voluntary program with no change to how customers use natural gas • Offsets natural gas use with renewable attributes • Supports local clean energy development 25 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 26: My Clean Energy Solar Grants
My Clean Energy Solar Grants Helping advance non-residential clean energy projects in our community. 26 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 27: My Clean Energy Solar Grant Recipients
My Clean Energy Solar Grant Recipients 10-kilowatt rooftop system supporting Kendrick School District (ID) classroom learning Palouse Discovery Science 3.4-kilowatt ground-mount system with hands-on science, technology, Center (WA) engineering and math (STEM) education Northeast Community Center 7.4
Slide 28: 2026 MCE Solar Grants
2026 MCE Solar Grants • Who Should Apply? • Non-residential solar projects with Avista electric service • New solar installations only • Preference given to: - Community-based organizations - Nonprofits - Tribal entities - Educational facilities 28 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 29: 2026 MCE Solar Grants
2026 MCE Solar Grants Funding Details What the Grant Covers • Up to $60,000 per project • Solar equipment and installation • Applications open year-round, • Permitting and interconnection subject to funding availability costs • Expected awards: • Does not cover batteries or • 3–4 projects in Idaho o
Slide 30: What to Take Away
What to Take Away Explore Solar Support Clean Energy Spread the Word Visit myavista.com/solar for tools, My Clean Energy Share MCE Grant info with FAQs and contractor info Renewable Natural Gas community orgs, schools, and nonprofits 30 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 31: Q&A
Q&A 31 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting
Slide 32: Get Involved
Get Involved Provide Comments ceta@avistacorp.com Join Our Equity Advisory Group www.myavista.com/eag Quarterly Email Newsletter www.myavista.com/ceta 32 Q2 2026 Public Participation Meeting