Learn how to use free energy-saving materials and meet with community partners

August 19, 2014: Area residents willlearn about energy efficiency, managing their home energy bills and more at the freeAvista Energy Fair. It will be held on Tuesday, August 26 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Avista Pavilion in McEuen Park, 420 East Front Street. The event will include demonstrations and free energy-saving materials to help keep homes comfortable and safe for the winter ahead.

People who attend the Avista Energy Fair will find the following benefits:

· Demonstrations of how to install energy efficiency materials like rope caulk, window plastic and v-seal. Then receive free samples of these and other materials to install at home.

· Complimentary food and beverages, door prizes and activities for the kids

· Speak with Avista staff and learn about low-cost and no-cost energy efficiency tips

· Avista's community partners will be on hand to provide information about services and resources they provide to the community. Scheduled to attend in Coeur d'Alene are: Community Action Partnership, ElderHelp of North Idaho, Heritage Health, Idaho Department of Labor, Money Management International and USDA Rural Development.

"Each year our customers ask for help in managing their energy use and costs during the winter. It's never too early in the year for us to offer a broad range of ideas and demonstrations that will help residents keep the warm air inside and the cold air outside their homes," said Patty Shea, Avista's regional business manager for the Coeur d'Alene area. "This event provides a great way for customers to conveniently access Avista's many services. Information aboutpayment options,energy assistanceandenergy efficiencywill be especially helpful to those struggling to pay their bills."
Avista is hosting a series of energy fairs this fall held in community venues throughout the region. To see the details and locations of the other fairs visitavistautilities.com.

Avista will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations requested for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed, please contact Lisa at Avista in advance of the event: (509) 495-8024 or emailAvistaOutreach@avistacorp.com
About Avista Utilities
Avista Utilities is involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy. We provide energy services and electricity to 365,000 customers and natural gas to 325,000 customers in a service territory that covers 30,000 square miles in eastern Washington, northern Idaho and parts of southern and eastern Oregon, with a population of 1.5 million.  Avista Utilities is an operating division ofAvista Corp. (NYSE: AVA). For more information, please visit

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