How Avista compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Avista, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUD No 2 of Grant County | 6.01 | 42,485 | -5.86 | -$633 |
| Modern Electric Water Company | 7.43 | 9,181 | -4.44 | -$479 |
| PUD No 1 of Pend Oreille County | 8.59 | 9,120 | -3.28 | -$354 |
| Inland Power & Light Company | 8.98 | 41,684 | -2.89 | -$312 |
| Big Bend Electric Coop, Inc | 9.10 | 5,841 | -2.77 | -$299 |
| Vera Irrigation District #15 | 9.18 | 12,171 | -2.69 | -$291 |
| Avista Corp (this page) | 11.87 | 246,055 | — | — |
6 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Avista. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Avista customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Avista customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Avista premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry | PUD No 1 of Douglas County | 3.15 | +$941 |
| Adams | PUD No 2 of Grant County | 6.01 | +$633 |
| Grant | PUD No 2 of Grant County | 6.01 | +$633 |
| Lincoln | PUD No 2 of Grant County | 6.01 | +$633 |
| Spokane | Modern Electric Water Company | 7.43 | +$479 |
| Pend Oreille | PUD No 1 of Pend Oreille County | 8.59 | +$354 |
| Asotin | Inland Power & Light Company | 8.98 | +$312 |
| Stevens | Inland Power & Light Company | 8.98 | +$312 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 9 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 10.78 | 11.87 | +10.1% |
| Residential customers | 243,524 | 246,055 | +1.0% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Washington electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Avista bill
Washington is a regulated retail market — Avista customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: utc.wa.gov.
Counties served (WA, EIA-861 2024)
Adams · Asotin · Ferry · Grant · Lincoln · Pend Oreille · Spokane · Stevens · Whitman
Questions people ask
- Is Avista Corp more expensive than other Washington utilities?
- Avista Corp customers paid an average 11.87 cents/kWh in 2024 — in line with the Washington volume-weighted average of 11.91 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Avista Corp?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Washington has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (utc.wa.gov).
- How many customers does Avista Corp have?
- 246,055 residential customers in Washington in 2024 across 9 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.