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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-17-231327
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170719
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170719
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20170719

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AVISTA CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000104918
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931]
		IRS NUMBER:				910462470
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			WA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-03701
		FILM NUMBER:		17972718

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1411 E MISSION AVE
		CITY:			SPOKANE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			99202
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5094890500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1411 EAST MISSION
		CITY:			SPOKANE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			99202

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	WASHINGTON WATER POWER CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT </B></P>
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Registrant&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9746;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Filed by a Party other than the
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B>Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))</B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dear colleagues, </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It is with
great pleasure that I am writing to welcome you to the Hydro One family. As you may have heard by now, Hydro One has offered to purchase Avista in an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">all-cash</FONT> transaction that has been unanimously approved by
the Boards of Directors of both companies. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The combination of Hydro One and Avista will create a North American leader in regulated electricity and
natural gas local distribution businesses with over C$32.2&nbsp;billion in assets. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">What does this mean for you? </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Most importantly, you will all be an integral part of a growing family; combining our two companies will make us one of the top 20 North American utilities. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Bringing together the expertise of Hydro One and Avista will help us develop and deliver new and exciting products and services for our collective customers. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">No workforce reductions are anticipated as a result of this transaction. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">In fact, this coming together will mean more opportunities for you and for all employees &#150; opportunities to share your knowledge, to take part in innovative projects and to gain experience in other jurisdictions.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Upon regulatory approval of the transaction, Avista is expected to be operated as a subsidiary of Hydro One, conducting business and serving its customers and communities as it does now. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Avista will continue to operate under the same name, from the same headquarters in Spokane with the same management team. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Something I am particularly proud of is the common bond we already share as companies and as members of the communities we serve. We enjoy a cultural fit, a
major focus on innovation and R&amp;D, and a common commitment to enriching the lives of the people in those communities. I know this will continue as we move forward together. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I am sure you are eager to know what will happen next. Scott Morris and I and our management teams are working closely together on next steps and we
anticipate closing the transaction in the second half of 2018 following regulatory and other approvals. Until then, Hydro One and Avista will operate as two separate companies. Our focus should remain on providing exceptional customer service and
delivering safe and reliable electricity. I very much look forward to meeting with you <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">in-person</FONT> soon. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For more
details and updates about this announcement, please visit <U>www.Avista.com</U> and <U>www.HydroOne.com/Avista</U> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mayo Schmidt </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">President and CEO, Hydro One Limited </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Additional Information and Where to Find It </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This
communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed merger transaction. Avista Corporation (&#147;<U>Avista</U>&#148;) intends to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;<U>SEC</U>&#148;) and
mail to its shareholders a proxy statement in connection with the proposed merger transaction and this communication is not a substitute for the proxy statement or any other document that Avista may send to its shareholders in connection with the
proposed merger transaction. THE INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF AVISTA ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION about Avista, Hydro One Limited
(&#147;<U>Hydro One</U>&#148;) and the proposed merger transaction. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain these materials (when they are available) and other documents filed with the SEC free of charge at the SEC&#146;s website,
<U>www.sec.gov</U>. In addition, a copy of Avista&#146;s proxy statement (when it becomes available) may be obtained free of charge upon request by contacting Avista Corporation, Marian Durkin, Corporate Secretary, 1411 East Mission Avenue, Spokane,
Washington 99202. Avista&#146;s filings with the SEC are also available on Avista&#146;s website at: http:// investor.avistacorp.com. Investors and security holders may also read and copy any reports, statements and other information filed by Avista
with the SEC, at the SEC public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at
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