Press: Avista Hike? Just Say No

Avista Utilities and its leader, CEO Scott Morris, deserve a lot of credit for turning around a company that was faltering just a few years ago. They’ve invested intelligently in infrastructure and cautiously in future energy generation modes. And they’ve provided good service at generally fair rates to their North Idaho customers. We’re puzzled and disappointed, though, that our region’s dominant utility company is seeking absurdly high rate increases: 14 percent for electric and 3.6 percent for natural gas/ Mike Patrick , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here .

Question: Have you ever spoken out against a utility rate increase?