My Energy Discount - Washington
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*My Energy Discount is available only for addresses located in Washington
*Commercial premises are not eligible for My Energy Discount
You could get a discount based on how much money you make and how many people live in your house
Once approved, your discount lasts for two years. After that, you can sign up again to keep saving money.
Discounts are higher from November through April to help when energy bills are often their highest.
Our program has higher income limits than many others, so it’s simpler for more households to get the support they need.
Learn more
Is your income slightly above the guideline? It’s still worth applying. We adjust a portion of income earned through work when reviewing applications. As a result, some households may be eligible even if their income appears above the amounts shown below.
Look up your county and household size. The amount where they meet is the most your household can earn and still receive My Energy Discount.
For example, in Spokane County, a 4 person household can sign up if their household income is $7,367 or less each month before taxes.
| County | Income Reporting | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Asotin | Monthly Yearly |
$4,471 $53,650 |
$5,113 $61,350 |
$5,750 $69,000 |
$6,388 $76,650 |
$6,900 $82,800 |
$7,413 $88,950 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Ferry | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Franklin | Monthly Yearly |
$4,921 $59,050 |
$5,621 $67,450 |
$6,325 $75,900 |
$7,025 $84,300 |
$7,588 $91,050 |
$8,150 $97,800 |
$8,713 $104,550 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Grant | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Klickitat | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Lincoln | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Pend Oreille | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Skamania | Monthly Yearly |
$5,992 $71,900 |
$6,846 $82,150 |
$7,700 $92,400 |
$8,554 $102,650 |
$9,242 $110,900 |
$9,925 $119,100 |
$10,608 $127,300 |
$11,292 $135,500 |
| Spokane | Monthly Yearly |
$5,158 $61,900 |
$5,896 $70,750 |
$6,633 $79,600 |
$7,367 $88,400 |
$7,958 $95,500 |
$8,546 $102,550 |
$9,138 $109,650 |
$9,725 $116,700 |
| Stevens | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Whitman | Monthly Yearly |
$4,813 $57,750 |
$5,500 $66,000 |
$6,188 $74,250 |
$6,875 $82,500 |
$7,425 $89,100 |
$7,975 $95,700 |
$8,525 $102,300 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
Income Criteria: 0% to the greater of 200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or 80% Area Median Income (AMI) as of 10/01/2026
If you need help calculating your household income or have questions, please call us at (800) 227-9187.
My Energy Discount – Washington looks at the same income sources used to qualify for other forms of energy assistance.
Income used to qualify includes (but is not limited to):
- wages
- salaries
- received spousal and child support
- public assistance payments
- social security and pensions
- military subsidies
- veteran’s benefits
- housing subsidies paid directly to you
- rental income
- income from self-employment
- all employment-related non-cash income
- survivor's benefits
- earned interest
Income not used to qualify includes:
- energy assistance
- income for people in high school or under 18
- income tax refunds and credits
- one-time cash gifts
- reverse mortgages
- housing subsidies paid directly to the landlord
- utility allowances
- WIC benefits
- Medicare deduction
- child support paid to another household
Your monthly discount helps save for what matters to you.
Hear how Ernest, an Avista customer, feels about his My Energy Discount enrollment. See how he’s using his monthly bill savings to create new opportunities for his family.
Join the thousands of Avista customers getting a discount on their bill every month.
Monthly discount is based on household income and size.
Applying and renewing is quick and easy.
- No paperwork.
- No appointments.
- Simply tell us your household income and how many people you live with.
Would you like to sign-in to your account or continue as a guest?
- Mail: Download the My Energy Discount – Washington application
Application – English
Once complete, send to:
Avista
Lobby Rep, MSC-34
PO Box 3727
Spokane, WA 99220-3727 - Phone: Call us at (800) 227-9187 to apply over the phone.
- In-person: Talk to your local community action agency about how to apply in person.
You could get a discount based on how much money you make and how many people live in your house
Once approved, your discount lasts for two years. After that, you can sign up again to keep saving money.
Discounts are higher from November through April to help when energy bills are often their highest.
Our program has higher income limits than many others, so it’s simpler for more households to get the support they need.
Learn more
Is your income slightly above the guideline? It’s still worth applying. We adjust a portion of income earned through work when reviewing applications. As a result, some households may be eligible even if their income appears above the amounts shown below.
Look up your county and household size. The amount where they meet is the most your household can earn and still receive My Energy Discount.
For example, in Spokane County, a 4 person household can sign up if their household income is $7,367 or less each month before taxes.
| County | Income Reporting | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Asotin | Monthly Yearly |
$4,471 $53,650 |
$5,113 $61,350 |
$5,750 $69,000 |
$6,388 $76,650 |
$6,900 $82,800 |
$7,413 $88,950 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Ferry | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Franklin | Monthly Yearly |
$4,921 $59,050 |
$5,621 $67,450 |
$6,325 $75,900 |
$7,025 $84,300 |
$7,588 $91,050 |
$8,150 $97,800 |
$8,713 $104,550 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Grant | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Klickitat | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Lincoln | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Pend Oreille | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Skamania | Monthly Yearly |
$5,992 $71,900 |
$6,846 $82,150 |
$7,700 $92,400 |
$8,554 $102,650 |
$9,242 $110,900 |
$9,925 $119,100 |
$10,608 $127,300 |
$11,292 $135,500 |
| Spokane | Monthly Yearly |
$5,158 $61,900 |
$5,896 $70,750 |
$6,633 $79,600 |
$7,367 $88,400 |
$7,958 $95,500 |
$8,546 $102,550 |
$9,138 $109,650 |
$9,725 $116,700 |
| Stevens | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Whitman | Monthly Yearly |
$4,813 $57,750 |
$5,500 $66,000 |
$6,188 $74,250 |
$6,875 $82,500 |
$7,425 $89,100 |
$7,975 $95,700 |
$8,525 $102,300 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
Income Criteria: 0% to the greater of 200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or 80% Area Median Income (AMI) as of 10/01/2026
If you need help calculating your household income or have questions, please call us at (800) 227-9187.
My Energy Discount – Washington looks at the same income sources used to qualify for other forms of energy assistance.
Income used to qualify includes (but is not limited to):
- wages
- salaries
- received spousal and child support
- public assistance payments
- social security and pensions
- military subsidies
- veteran’s benefits
- housing subsidies paid directly to you
- rental income
- income from self-employment
- all employment-related non-cash income
- survivor's benefits
- earned interest
Income not used to qualify includes:
- energy assistance
- income for people in high school or under 18
- income tax refunds and credits
- one-time cash gifts
- reverse mortgages
- housing subsidies paid directly to the landlord
- utility allowances
- WIC benefits
- Medicare deduction
- child support paid to another household
Your monthly discount helps save for what matters to you.
Hear how Ernest, an Avista customer, feels about his My Energy Discount enrollment. See how he’s using his monthly bill savings to create new opportunities for his family.
Frequently asked questions
My Energy Discount is changing to better match a household’s income and energy needs throughout the year. Read program update FAQs.
My Energy Discount has been designed to better match a household’s income and energy needs throughout the year.
Starting November 1, 2026, discounts are based on your household income and the season. Customers will get the most help in the winter, when energy bills are higher
Discounts will be reduced in the non-winter months when bills are often lower. Some customers will only receive a discount during the winter months.
Customer information is protected. It is only used to make sure customers qualify for the program. See Avista’s privacy policy.
No. The programs are separate, so you can get both. You can still apply for and receive energy assistance through your local community action agency.
If you get energy assistance, your discount will apply to the balance left on your account, after your energy assistance payment.
After you submit your application, we’ll review your information to make sure you qualify for the program. If everything looks good, we’ll send you a letter within 30 days to let you know you’re approved. The letter will also tell you what your discount amount will be, and that you’ll start seeing it on your next bill, in the ‘usage details' section.
If your application is not approved, we will send you a letter to let you know. If you haven't heard anything after 30 days, please call us at (800) 227-9187.
At times, to make sure that only customers who qualify for the program are enrolled, a small number of participants will be randomly selected and asked to provide proof of household income.
Once enrolled, your monthly discount will last for two years. After two years, you’ll need to re-enroll. (Avista will send you a reminder, so you don't forget.)
The discount only applies to new charges billed after enrollment (it does not apply to charges billed beforehand). For help with past due charges, contact us at (800) 227-9187 or your local community action agency.
The bill discount will be reflected in your monthly plan amount, and on the actual billed amount.
You will have a winter payment amount from November through April. You will have a non-winter payment amount from May through October. Your winter payment amount will include your larger winter discount. Your non-winter payment amount will include your smaller non-winter discount.
If you get energy assistance, expect your plan amount to be temporarily adjusted, to prevent the potential of a long-term plan increase. If there is a credit on your bill from an energy assistance grant, you will not see your discount on your bill that month.
The bill discount only applies to the following charges:
- monthly usage costs (electric and/or natural gas)
- basic charge
- area lighting
- pump
- franchise fees (taxes)
It does not apply to the following:
- My Clean Energy charges
- Project Share donations
- Energy Smart Loan charges (on-bill financing)
- claims charges
- additional fees (late fees, insufficient funds fees, etc.)
- write-off balances
- prior obligation balances
- outbuildings
A disconnection does not impact your participation in this program. You’ll still be enrolled. You may be eligible for assistance with your past due balance, as well. Give us call at (800) 227-9187 or contact your local community action agency to talk through options.
If there are any changes to your household size or income, please call your local community action agency so your discount can be adjusted.
My Energy Discount is changing to better match a household’s income and energy needs throughout the year. Read program update FAQs.
Join the thousands of Avista customers getting a discount on their bill every month.
Monthly discount is based on household income and size.
Applying and renewing is quick and easy.
- No paperwork.
- No appointments.
- Simply tell us your household income and how many people you live with.
Would you like to sign-in to your account or continue as a guest?
- Mail: Download the My Energy Discount – Washington application
Application – English
Once complete, send to:
Avista
Lobby Rep, MSC-34
PO Box 3727
Spokane, WA 99220-3727 - Phone: Call us at (800) 227-9187 to apply over the phone.
- In-person: Talk to your local community action agency about how to apply in person.
You could get a discount based on how much money you make and how many people live in your house
Once approved, your discount lasts for two years. After that, you can sign up again to keep saving money.
Discounts are higher from November through April to help when energy bills are often their highest.
Our program has higher income limits than many others, so it’s simpler for more households to get the support they need.
Learn more
Is your income slightly above the guideline? It’s still worth applying. We adjust a portion of income earned through work when reviewing applications. As a result, some households may be eligible even if their income appears above the amounts shown below.
Look up your county and household size. The amount where they meet is the most your household can earn and still receive My Energy Discount.
For example, in Spokane County, a 4 person household can sign up if their household income is $7,367 or less each month before taxes.
| County | Income Reporting | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Asotin | Monthly Yearly |
$4,471 $53,650 |
$5,113 $61,350 |
$5,750 $69,000 |
$6,388 $76,650 |
$6,900 $82,800 |
$7,413 $88,950 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Ferry | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Franklin | Monthly Yearly |
$4,921 $59,050 |
$5,621 $67,450 |
$6,325 $75,900 |
$7,025 $84,300 |
$7,588 $91,050 |
$8,150 $97,800 |
$8,713 $104,550 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Grant | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Klickitat | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Lincoln | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Pend Oreille | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Skamania | Monthly Yearly |
$5,992 $71,900 |
$6,846 $82,150 |
$7,700 $92,400 |
$8,554 $102,650 |
$9,242 $110,900 |
$9,925 $119,100 |
$10,608 $127,300 |
$11,292 $135,500 |
| Spokane | Monthly Yearly |
$5,158 $61,900 |
$5,896 $70,750 |
$6,633 $79,600 |
$7,367 $88,400 |
$7,958 $95,500 |
$8,546 $102,550 |
$9,138 $109,650 |
$9,725 $116,700 |
| Stevens | Monthly Yearly |
$4,529 $54,350 |
$5,175 $62,100 |
$5,821 $69,850 |
$6,467 $77,600 |
$6,988 $83,850 |
$7,504 $90,050 |
$8,340 $100,080 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
| Whitman | Monthly Yearly |
$4,813 $57,750 |
$5,500 $66,000 |
$6,188 $74,250 |
$6,875 $82,500 |
$7,425 $89,100 |
$7,975 $95,700 |
$8,525 $102,300 |
$9,287 $111,440 |
Income Criteria: 0% to the greater of 200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or 80% Area Median Income (AMI) as of 10/01/2026
If you need help calculating your household income or have questions, please call us at (800) 227-9187.
My Energy Discount – Washington looks at the same income sources used to qualify for other forms of energy assistance.
Income used to qualify includes (but is not limited to):
- wages
- salaries
- received spousal and child support
- public assistance payments
- social security and pensions
- military subsidies
- veteran’s benefits
- housing subsidies paid directly to you
- rental income
- income from self-employment
- all employment-related non-cash income
- survivor's benefits
- earned interest
Income not used to qualify includes:
- energy assistance
- income for people in high school or under 18
- income tax refunds and credits
- one-time cash gifts
- reverse mortgages
- housing subsidies paid directly to the landlord
- utility allowances
- WIC benefits
- Medicare deduction
- child support paid to another household
Your monthly discount helps save for what matters to you.
Hear how Ernest, an Avista customer, feels about his My Energy Discount enrollment. See how he’s using his monthly bill savings to create new opportunities for his family.
Frequently asked questions
My Energy Discount is changing to better match a household’s income and energy needs throughout the year. Read program update FAQs.
My Energy Discount has been designed to better match a household’s income and energy needs throughout the year.
Starting November 1, 2026, discounts are based on your household income and the season. Customers will get the most help in the winter, when energy bills are higher
Discounts will be reduced in the non-winter months when bills are often lower. Some customers will only receive a discount during the winter months.
Customer information is protected. It is only used to make sure customers qualify for the program. See Avista’s privacy policy.
No. The programs are separate, so you can get both. You can still apply for and receive energy assistance through your local community action agency.
If you get energy assistance, your discount will apply to the balance left on your account, after your energy assistance payment.
After you submit your application, we’ll review your information to make sure you qualify for the program. If everything looks good, we’ll send you a letter within 30 days to let you know you’re approved. The letter will also tell you what your discount amount will be, and that you’ll start seeing it on your next bill, in the ‘usage details' section.
If your application is not approved, we will send you a letter to let you know. If you haven't heard anything after 30 days, please call us at (800) 227-9187.
At times, to make sure that only customers who qualify for the program are enrolled, a small number of participants will be randomly selected and asked to provide proof of household income.
Once enrolled, your monthly discount will last for two years. After two years, you’ll need to re-enroll. (Avista will send you a reminder, so you don't forget.)
The discount only applies to new charges billed after enrollment (it does not apply to charges billed beforehand). For help with past due charges, contact us at (800) 227-9187 or your local community action agency.
The bill discount will be reflected in your monthly plan amount, and on the actual billed amount.
You will have a winter payment amount from November through April. You will have a non-winter payment amount from May through October. Your winter payment amount will include your larger winter discount. Your non-winter payment amount will include your smaller non-winter discount.
If you get energy assistance, expect your plan amount to be temporarily adjusted, to prevent the potential of a long-term plan increase. If there is a credit on your bill from an energy assistance grant, you will not see your discount on your bill that month.
The bill discount only applies to the following charges:
- monthly usage costs (electric and/or natural gas)
- basic charge
- area lighting
- pump
- franchise fees (taxes)
It does not apply to the following:
- My Clean Energy charges
- Project Share donations
- Energy Smart Loan charges (on-bill financing)
- claims charges
- additional fees (late fees, insufficient funds fees, etc.)
- write-off balances
- prior obligation balances
- outbuildings
A disconnection does not impact your participation in this program. You’ll still be enrolled. You may be eligible for assistance with your past due balance, as well. Give us call at (800) 227-9187 or contact your local community action agency to talk through options.
If there are any changes to your household size or income, please call your local community action agency so your discount can be adjusted.
My Energy Discount is changing to better match a household’s income and energy needs throughout the year. Read program update FAQs.