Avista Pauses Processing of Data Center Development Amid Community Concern

Avista pauses data center energy request amid community concerns

SPOKANE, Wash. — Avista announced Friday it is pausing negotiations with a 500-megawatt data center developer while seeking broader coordination with government agencies and considering community feedback.

Avista pauses data center developer's service request

UPDATE June 12, 5:10 p.m. —Avista announced a pause on the energy service request from the 500 megawatt data center developer while the company “considers additional stakeholder feedback.”

Avista pauses processing of data center development amid community concern

Avista says due to community concern over the potential data center, it will pause all negotiations and take additional time to evaluate the process.

Avista pauses processing of energy service request from 500 MW data center developer while seeking broader policy and community alignment

Emphasis remains on commitment to transparency, customer protection and community engagement SPOKANE, Wash., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista announced today it is taking...

Avista pauses processing of energy service request from 500 MW data center developer while ...

SPOKANE, Wash., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista announced today it is taking additional time to evaluate the processing of energy requests from new large data center developers as it seeks to partner with governmental agencies on creating a…

Avista pauses processing of energy service request from 500 MW data center developer while seeking broade

SPOKANE, Wash., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista announced today it is taking additional time to evaluate the processing of energy requests from new large data center developers as it seeks to partner with governmental agencies on creating a clear and coordinated planning process and as the company considers additional stakeholder feedback. Negotiations concerning energy service to this potential data center are now paused. The decision …