SPOKANE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 7, 2009-- Avista Corp. (NYSE:AVA) will hold its quarterly conference call and webcast to discuss second quarter 2009 results on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A news release with second quarter 2009 earnings information will be issued at 7:05 a.m. Eastern Time on Aug. 4, 2009.

This call can be accessed at Avista’s Web site at www.avistacorp.com, or you may listen to the call by dialing 888.396.2386 in the United States, Passcode 23835362.

A replay of the call will be available through Aug. 12, 2009. Call 888-286-8010, Passcode 38773354 to listen to the replay. The webcast will be archived for one year on the Avista Corp. Website at www.avistacorp.com.

Avista Corp. is an energy company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy as well as other energy-related businesses. Avista Utilities is our operating division that provides service to 355,000 electric and 315,000 natural gas customers in three Western states. Avista’s primary, non-regulated subsidiary is Advantage IQ. Our stock is traded under the ticker symbol “AVA.” For more information about Avista, please visit www.avistacorp.com.

Source: Avista Corp.

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