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accession: "0001193125-26-269388"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AVA"
cik: "0000104918"
company_name: "AVISTA CORP"
filed_at: "2026-06-12T20:06:15+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-12T20:19:35.771346+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Avista pauses energy service negotiations for 500 MW data center; seeks policy alignment

## Summary
- Avista pauses negotiations for energy service to a 500 MW data center developer, effective June 12, 2026.
- Decision follows community concern over previously announced MOU with data center developer.
- CEO Heather Rosentrater cites need for broader coordination with governmental agencies and stakeholder feedback.
- Avista reaffirms principles: existing customers will not pay costs, regulatory approval required, reliability non-negotiable.
- No impact on current customers or rates; service agreement requires regulatory review before proceeding.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-269388
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AVA
- cik: 0000104918
- company_name: AVISTA CORP
- filed_at: 2026-06-12T20:06:15+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/104918/000119312526269388/0001193125-26-269388-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/104918/000119312526269388/ava-20260612.htm

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