IDAHO – Avista customers in Idaho will see changes to their utility bills following a recent settlement between the company and regulators.

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved a rate increase for Avista customers. Starting September 1, electricity rates will rise by 6.3%. Additionally, a further increase of 4.5% is set for September of next year.

Natural gas customers will experience a 9.2% increase on September 1 of this year.

Avista explained that these rate changes will aid in funding upgrades to aging infrastructure, such as power lines and gas systems. The adjustments will also help the company manage rising costs.

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