EX-99.1 2 ava-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Contact: Avista 24/7 Media Access (509) 495-4174 Media: Jared Webley, jared.webley@avistacorp.com Investors: Stacey Walters (509) 495-2046 stacey.walters@avistacorp.com Avista pauses processing of energy service request from 500 MW data center developer while seeking broader policy and community alignment Emphasis remains on commitment to transparency, customer protection and community engagement Spokane, Wash. - June 12, 2026: Avista announced today it is taking additional time to evaluate the processing of energy requests from new large data center developers as it seeks to partner with governmental agencies on creating a clear and coordinated planning process and as the company considers additional stakeholder feedback. Negotiations concerning energy service to this potential data center are now paused. The decision follows recent community interest and concern related to Avista’s previously announced Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the new 500MW data center developer. “We’ve heard the questions and concerns from our customers, community members and local leaders, and we take that feedback seriously,” sai…
Open exhibit ↗Current Report · Items 8.01, 9.01 · 8-K
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Item 8.01 Other Events. On June 12, 2026, Avista Corporation (Avista Corp. or the Company) issued a press release announcing it will take additional time to evaluate the processing of energy requests from new large data center developers as it seeks to partner with governmental agencies on creating a clear and coordinated planning process and as the Company considers additional stakeholder feedback.…
Company context
Avista Utilities is involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. We provide energy services and electricity to 429,000 customers and natural gas to 383,000 customers in a service territory that covers 34,000 square miles in eastern Washington, northern Idaho and parts of southern and eastern Oregon, with a population of 1.5 million. Avista Utilities is an operating division of Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA). For more information, please visit www.myavista.com. Avista Corp. and the Avista Corp. logo are trademarks of Avista Corporation.