Avista is an American energy company headquartered in Spokane, Washington. Founded in 1889, it operates in the production, transmission, and distribution of electricity and the distribution of natural gas. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers across a service area of approximately 30,000 square miles, covering eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and parts of southern Oregon.
The company's core services are electricity and natural gas, provided to a broad customer base spanning three states. Avista describes itself as an innovative, community-based energy company committed to safe, reliable, and responsible energy service. It states a focus on balancing customer affordability with regional vitality while addressing environmental challenges and opportunities.
Avista operates within the Energy and Utilities industry verticals. The company invests in infrastructure, technology, and sustainability initiatives across its service territory in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
