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Avista wants to raise rates by $115 million in the first year, but the state attorney general says they need way less—especially since it’s a monopoly with no real competition. Avista argues their pricing is based on costs, not market trends, while the AG pushes for a modest 7.2% return, claiming the company hasn’t proven it needs more. The utility commission will decide in December, and whatever happens could hit your bills starting January—balancing investor returns against affordability for customers.

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