Heather Rosentrater

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Last mentioned: Feb 26, 2026

Timeline

2027
Load Scaling

Data center load expected to scale from 125 MW to 500 MW peak demand.
Q2 2026
Debt Issuance

Planned issuance of $230 million in long-term debt to fund ongoing projects.
Feb 25, 2026
Strategic Pivot

Management announces lowered dividend payout ratio to prioritize $3.4B infrastructure plan.
Dec 31, 2025
Fiscal Year End

Avista completes 2025 with $2.55 non-GAAP utility EPS and $553 million in CapEx.

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Data Center Surge Drives Avista’s 1,700 MW Energy Queue and $3.4B CapEx Plan

Avista Corporation has reported a massive 1,700 MW queue of prospective large-load customers, primarily driven by the rapid expansion of data centers. To accommodate this unprecedented demand, the utility is pivoting toward a $3.4 billion five-year capital plan focused on battery storage, wind power, and grid modernization.

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