U.S., Jan. 9 -- Serving four northwestern US states of Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana, and providing electricity to 389,000 customers and natural gas to 357,000, Avista is a utility provider which strives to serve its customers differently. For Pat Dever, Chief Data Strategist at Avista, this means committing to an achievable sustainability strategy that serves all of Avista's customers regardless of socioeconomic status, a democratic data system to provide innovative insights and ensuring the grid's readiness for a carbon-efficient future. Avista is committed to providing carbon neutral electricity by the end of 2027 and to deliver 100% clean energy by 2045.
When working with an energy grid that has primarily served a fossil fuel e...