Avista has made its annual price adjustment filings in Idaho, with proposals that would move natural gas and electric prices in opposite directions. Based on reporting from GlobeNewswire — Public Cos., the requested changes would lower natural gas prices effective 1 November 2026 and increase electric prices effective 1 October 2026.
For small and mid-sized businesses, the key point is that energy planning may need to account for two different timing and cost effects. A business using natural gas could see a potential reduction in that portion of its energy expense from November, while electric users would need to prepare for a potential increase beginning in October.
These dates are close together, so owners reviewing budgets for late 2026 should avoid treating energy as a single line item. Separating electricity and natural gas costs can make it easier to assess how the proposed changes could affect operating expenses, pricing decisions and cash-flow planning.
The filings are requests, so businesses should distinguish between proposed and confirmed prices when making forecasts. Owners in Idaho can monitor subsequent updates related to the filings and revisit their projections as more information becomes available. In the meantime, comparing expected usage by energy source and reviewing contracts or internal budgets can help identify where the greatest exposure may lie.
Source: GlobeNewswire — Public Cos.
