Avista Corporation AVA

Company Overview

Avista Corporation is a regulated electric and natural gas utility company operating primarily in the energy and utilities industry. Through its principal utility operations, the company generates, transmits, and distributes electricity and distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The vast majority of Avista’s revenue is derived from regulated utility operations, with customer rates and returns largely governed by state regulatory commissions.

The company serves customers in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, with a business model focused on stable, long-term cash flows from regulated assets. Avista’s strategic positioning emphasizes reliable service, infrastructure investment, and a transition toward cleaner energy resources. The company traces its roots to 1889, when it was founded as Washington Water Power Company, later rebranding as Avista Corporation in 1999 to reflect a broader energy focus.