<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><!--RSS generated by Windows SharePoint Services V3 RSS Generator on 5/16/2012 8:19:04 PM--><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/community/blog/_layouts/RssXslt.aspx?List=c91da146-703c-4bcb-be68-baeb56f36a19" version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Avista Utilities Blog</title><link>http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog</link><description>RSS feed for the Posts list.</description><lastBuildDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 03:19:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><generator>SharePoint CKS:EBE</generator><ttl>60</ttl><image><title>Avista Utilities Blog</title><url>http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/_layouts/images/homepage.gif</url><link>http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog</link></image><item><title>Make plans to see the 811 bike rolling into Spokane this week</title><link>http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/2012/05/15/051512.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/community/blog/archive/2012/05/15/051512.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[
See the bike at the Spokane Shock game, Spokane Lilac Festival Torchlight Parade and Cruzin’ the Falls Car Show
Post by Dan Kolbet





Avista and the Inland Empire Utility Coordinating Council (IEUCC) have teamed up to bring the 811 Damage Prevention Bike to Spokane at no cost to promote t... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">System Account</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 09:33:00 GMT</pubDate><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Avista Utilities/default.aspx">Avista Utilities</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Safety/default.aspx">Safety</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Events/default.aspx">Events</category></item><item><title>Environmental stewardship: Avista’s Investment Recovery</title><link>http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/2012/05/11/051112-3.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/community/blog/archive/2012/05/11/051112-3.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[
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Team sorts, reuses and recycles materials
Post by Dan Kolbet





Nearly every time an Avista crew goes into the field to fix a power line or natural gas pipeline, there are materials left over from the job. That material might not be usable again or it could just be outdated – bu... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">System Account</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Avista Utilities/default.aspx">Avista Utilities</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Environment Facts/default.aspx">Environment Facts</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Green Living/default.aspx">Green Living</category></item><item><title>Caring for fish and natural resources is just . . . natural</title><link>http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/2012/05/11/051112-2.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/community/blog/archive/2012/05/11/051112-2.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[video
 
Spokane River and Clark Fork River work targets fish survival, habitat and doing the right thing
Post by Anna Scarlett





If you’ve ever dipped a fishing rod into any of our local lakes or rivers you’re already aware of the great natural resources we enjoy in the Northwest. Becaus... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">System Account</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Avista Utilities/default.aspx">Avista Utilities</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Wildlife/default.aspx">Wildlife</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Washington/default.aspx">Washington</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Video/default.aspx">Video</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Spokane River/default.aspx">Spokane River</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Idaho/default.aspx">Idaho</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Hydro power/default.aspx">Hydro power</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Environment Facts/default.aspx">Environment Facts</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Electricity/default.aspx">Electricity</category></item><item><title>Avista’s aesthetic flows project on the Spokane River – it’s more than just about ‘looks’  </title><link>http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/2012/05/11/051112-1.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/community/blog/archive/2012/05/11/051112-1.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[
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Post by Brandi Smith





Avista’s work on the Spokane River aesthetic flows project was completed in October of 2011. The project took place in the river in downtown Spokane and received a lot of attention from curious onlookers last summer. 
The reason behind the project wasn’t... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">System Account</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Avista Utilities/default.aspx">Avista Utilities</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Electricity/default.aspx">Electricity</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Environment Facts/default.aspx">Environment Facts</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Hydro power/default.aspx">Hydro power</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Spokane River/default.aspx">Spokane River</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Washington/default.aspx">Washington</category></item><item><title>Avista offers broader picture of political activity</title><link>http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/2012/05/10/051012.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/community/blog/archive/2012/05/10/051012.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[
Post by Anna Scarlett
Avista is disappointed in the article that ran in today’s Spokesman-Review titled “Avista gives cash to oust two North Idaho incumbents,” regarding Idaho legislators and our contribution to political campaigns in Idaho. We believe the article is misleading, and want to set t... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">System Account</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 14:21:00 GMT</pubDate><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Avista Utilities/default.aspx">Avista Utilities</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Answering Questions/default.aspx">Answering Questions</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/In the news/default.aspx">In the news</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Idaho/default.aspx">Idaho</category></item><item><title>Avista’s renovations in Riverfront Park create temporary detours</title><link>http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/2012/05/09/050912.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/community/blog/archive/2012/05/09/050912.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[
Avista is working to improve paths and viewing points along the Spokane River
Post by Sarah Richards 








Pedestrians can still access the suspension bridge to get some great views of the Spokane River, however the south entrance of the bridge near the Upper Fallspowerhouse will be c... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">System Account</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 09:05:00 GMT</pubDate><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Avista Utilities/default.aspx">Avista Utilities</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Electricity/default.aspx">Electricity</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Hydro power/default.aspx">Hydro power</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Infrastructure upgrades/default.aspx">Infrastructure upgrades</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Spokane River/default.aspx">Spokane River</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Washington/default.aspx">Washington</category></item><item><title>Avista begins replacing natural gas pipe in Davenport </title><link>http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/2012/05/07/050712.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/community/blog/archive/2012/05/07/050712.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[Post by Laurine Jue












Avista is replacing nearly 9 miles of natural gas pipeline in Davenport, Wash. The project is estimated to cost more than $3 million. The work will be conducted May to October. Bring in the diggers and heavy equipment because construction is underway in D... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">System Account</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Avista Utilities/default.aspx">Avista Utilities</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Infrastructure upgrades/default.aspx">Infrastructure upgrades</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Natural Gas/default.aspx">Natural Gas</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Washington/default.aspx">Washington</category></item><item><title>Pullman Smart Grid study: energy information at customers’ fingertips </title><link>http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/2012/05/04/050412.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/community/blog/archive/2012/05/04/050412.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[
Post By Laurine Jue

Thanks to new Smart Grid technology, approximately 6,500 Pullman customers can now access their real-time energy usage simply by logging onto their “My Avista” account. It’s the latest milestone in Avista’s Smart Grid Demonstration Project that’s underway in Pullman.Avista h... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">System Account</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Avista Utilities/default.aspx">Avista Utilities</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Customer Service/default.aspx">Customer Service</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Electricity/default.aspx">Electricity</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Energy Efficiency/default.aspx">Energy Efficiency</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Idaho/default.aspx">Idaho</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/In the news/default.aspx">In the news</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Smart Grid/default.aspx">Smart Grid</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Washington/default.aspx">Washington</category></item><item><title>First Wind breaks ground on Palouse Wind farm </title><link>http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/2012/05/01/first-wind-breaks-ground-on-palouse-wind-farm.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/community/blog/archive/2012/05/01/first-wind-breaks-ground-on-palouse-wind-farm.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[
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Post by Dan Kolbet 
Today First Wind officially broke ground on Palouse Wind, a wind farm near the town of Oakesdale off of State Route 195. Last year Avista signed a 30-year power purchase agreement for the renewable wind power that will be generated at the site once it’s comple... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">System Account</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Avista Utilities/default.aspx">Avista Utilities</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Wind/default.aspx">Wind</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Washington/default.aspx">Washington</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Renewable Energy/default.aspx">Renewable Energy</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/In the news/default.aspx">In the news</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Events/default.aspx">Events</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Electricity/default.aspx">Electricity</category></item><item><title>Avista receives Tree Line USA Award</title><link>http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/2012/04/27/042712.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="False">/community/blog/archive/2012/04/27/042712.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[
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Arbor Day celebrated with award and tree planting
Post by Debbie Simock
The vocabulary word for today is arboriculture - that’s the planting and care of woody plants, especially trees. 
Arboriculture is something that Avista is actively engaged in through our vegetation management... (More)]]></description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">System Account</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Avista Utilities/default.aspx">Avista Utilities</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Washington/default.aspx">Washington</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Safety/default.aspx">Safety</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Green Living/default.aspx">Green Living</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Events/default.aspx">Events</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Environment/default.aspx">Environment</category><category domain="http://www.avistautilities.com/community/blog/archive/tags/Electricity/default.aspx">Electricity</category></item></channel></rss>
