Since our founding in 1889 as a producer of clean, renewable hydro power, Avista has served our customers with an electric generation resource mix built upon renewable energy. This has allowed us to keep our carbon emissions among the lowest in the nation.
 
Avista’s diverse customer base of 410,000 electric and 377,000 natural gas customers extends over 30,000 square miles and four states. Across the business, we remain committed to balancing environmental responsibility with energy delivery that is safe, reliable, and affordable. As a leader in clean energy and innovation, we proudly continue these commitments. We strive to meet the changing energy needs of our customers and communities. Our aspirational clean energy goals demonstrate our vision of a clean energy future.
 
Our purpose goes beyond providing the energy that powers the lives of our customers. We are here to improve the quality of life in our communities, enhancing the strength, health, and economic vitality of our region. We continue to grow our supplier diversity programs. And we are active participants and leaders in civic engagement, philanthropy, and volunteering. 
 
At its heart, Avista views corporate responsibility as a commitment to manage the social, environmental, and economic effects of our operations -- safely, responsibly, and affordably. We do this while endeavoring to have a positive, lasting impact in our communities.
 
In our corporate responsibility report, you will read more about our commitments. You will also learn how we are fulfilling those commitments daily for the benefit of all our stakeholders. Simply put, we are delivering on our promise of better energy for life.

Sincerely,

Dennis Vermillion
Chief Executive Officer