Movers and Shakers July 29, 2011
Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 15 years, 2 months AGO
Adjustment could decrease Avista bills
Avista customers in Idaho could see a decrease in their electric bill beginning Oct. 1, if the request the company made Thursday in its annual Power Cost Adjustment Surcharge filing is approved by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.
The annual PCA adjustment seeks to recover the difference between Avista's actual cost of generating and purchasing electric power to serve its Idaho customers and the cost currently included in customer rates.
The requested decrease would reduce revenue by $15.4 million for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2012, but would have no impact on company earnings.
A residential customer using an average of 956 kilowatt-hours a month could expect a decrease of $4.40, or 5.25 percent, for a revised monthly bill of $79.41.
"This has been an exceptional year in the Pacific Northwest for clean, renewable hydro generation. That's a real benefit to our customers since hydro power is the least-cost generating source," said Kelly Norwood, Avista vice president of state and federal regulation.
Idaho Travel Council to hold summer meeting
The Idaho Travel Council will hold its annual summer meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug 2-3 at the McCall Super 8 Motel.
The agenda includes grant program discussion, Drake Cooper agency updates, statewide online reservation system, and a Scenic Byway research discussion.
Idaho Travel Council grants will also be awarded at this meeting. Roughly $3 million are available for possible distribution to industry grantees.
As always, the public is invited to attend.
Boosting Idaho's economy by increasing visitor expenditures throughout the state is the goal of the Idaho Travel Council and the Tourism Development Division.
The Idaho Travel Council is an eight-member, private-sector advisory board appointed by the governor. Members include: J.J. Jaeger, vice chair of The Coeur d'Alene Resort and Paul Norton, Silverwood Theme Park.
Spaces still available for Cd'A Wooden Boat Show
Wooden boat owners are invited to join the 26th annual Coeur d'Alene Wooden Boat Show.
The 26th annual Coeur d'Alene Wooden Boat Show, along with the inaugural Regional Antique and Classic Boat Society Chapters Classic is scheduled for Aug. 17-21 at The Coeur d'Alene Resort Boardwalk Marina.
Details and registration forms are at www.cdachamber.com. The registration deadline is July 31.
Alzheimer's Association seeking new home
The Alzheimer's Association, Inland Northwest Chapter, is seeking a new home.
The nonprofit has had an office at Kootenai Medical Center, but must move due to changes at KMC.
If anyone knows of a business that would be willing to donate space for a "one-man" office, contact PJ Christo, 666-2996 or 651-8897.
The Alzheimer's Association new Executive Director Mark Havens will be considering all options.
"Exploring Kootenai County for a new space has been a challenge but I am hopeful that our community finds true value in our services rendered for all of Northern Idahoans," Christo wrote.
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