Other LanguagesThe Public Counsel Section of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office is challenging electric and gas rate increases proposed by Avista, saying the Spokane-based utility’s request is not justified and that, in fact, the company might be charging its customers too much for service.
Avista serves 230,364 electric customers and 143,673 natural gas customers mostly living in Eastern Washington. The state Utilities and Transportation Commission will examine the testimony and evidence presented by Public Counsel and other parties and issue a decision by the end of the year. Customers can voice their comments during two public hearings Sept. 30 in Spokane or by writing or emailing the UTC.
For details, see Monday's news release.
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