Advocates reach settlement with Avista to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, expand low-income efficiency programs
[PRESS RELEASE] A historic settlement in a contested rate case between Oregon’s second-largest gas utility and intervening organizations will require Avista to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, dramatically expand low-income weatherization programs and restrict political spending by the gas company that undermines state climate law.
Avista is seeking to increase gas bills to expand the gas system when they should be shrinking it. Oregon has climate goals requiring gas utilities to slash pollution by 90% by 2050.
Did you know the Oregon Legislature hasn’t updated our state climate goals in over 15 years?
In Support of Public Utility Commission Staff’s Analysis, Climate Advocates Call on Commissioners to Require the Major Gas Utility to Develop a Realistic Long-term Investment Plan to Meet State
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Oregon has climate goals requiring gas
Did you know the Oregon Legislature hasn’t updated our state climate goals in over 15 years?
In Support of Public Utility Commission Staff’s Analysis, Climate Advocates Call on Commissioners to Require the Major Gas Utility to Develop a