X0305 4 2012-05-14 0 0000104918 AVISTA CORP AVA 0001271724 NOEL MICHAEL L 1411 E MISSION AVE SPOKANE WA 99202 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2012-05-14 4 A 0 3337 25.77 A 22838 I Held by Corporation Common Stock held by adopted son Shane Burroughs 660 I held by Child Shares issued under the Long Term Incentive Plan as an award of stock for director compensation. The price per share (per the LTIP) is the closing price of May 11, 2012. Shares issued as a part of Mr. Noel's director retainer. Shares held by Noel Consulting Company, Inc. /s/ Michael L Noel 2012-05-14