X0303 4 2011-05-11 0 0000104918 AVISTA CORP AVA 0001271724 NOEL MICHAEL L 1411 E MISSION AVE SPOKANE WA 99202 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2011-05-10 4 A 0 2400 24.99 A 19252 I by Corporation Common Stock held by adopted Son, Shane Karoub 660 I by Child Shares issued under the Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) as an award of stock for director compensation. The price per share (per the LTIP) is the closing price on May 9, 2011. Shares issued as part of Mr Noel's director retainer. Shares hold by Noel Consulting Company, Inc. /s/ Michael L Noel 2011-05-11