07/10/2025
Avista customers in Gifford, Inchelium, and the surrounding areas to experience planned power outages
The attached media alert was distributed by Avista today at 1:36 PM.
Spokane, Wash. July 10, 2025: Approximately 2,847 Avista electric customers in the Gifford, Inchelium areas will experience multiple planned power outages. The first outage will occur on Tuesday, July 29. The outage will start at 6:00 am and last approximately one hour. Impacted customers will be notified in advance of any outages.
Here’s what you need to know:
●Why the outages? Avista is updating ageing infrastructure, including power lines and poles in your area. Avista’s contractor, Potelco, will begin this essential work soon.
â—ŹTemporary Power Solution: During construction, Avista will install generators at the Gifford Substation to help support electricity needs and mitigate impacts.
â—ŹWhat to expect:
•To safely switch to generator power, brief outages of about one hour will occur as we turn the generators on and off.
•Outages will be scheduled in the early morning to minimize impacts on your daily routines.
•The first outage is expected to occur on Tuesday, July 29, at approximately 6:00 am, lasting about one hour.
•Avista estimates approximately 12–14 brief outages throughout the summer.
•Avista is working to reduce the number of outages when possible.
Customers will be notified before each power outage.
Avista is continually updating equipment and infrastructure to increase the safety and reliability of its system.
Customers who have questions or concerns can contact Avista at (800) 227-9187
