Ava Community Energy

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Powering Alameda County and San Joaquin County – your local, not-for-profit electricity provider. Clean power, competitive rates, community investment. AvaEnergy.org CEO Howard Chang: @ceo.avaenergy.org

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Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· 11d

In July's Direct Current, we celebrate 1 year of Bike Electric (& its 1 year extension), spotlight eligible batteries for SmartHome Battery, & remember our founding Board Chair Scott Haggerty. Plus: 3 tips to prep for outages, & a discount for this Sunday's Oakland Ballers game! / 📸 Jenny Pfeiffer

Orange text on off-white background reads "Plus: SmartHome Battery: Meet the Program-Eligible Batteries, How to Prepare for PSPS Events, Cheer on the Oakland Ballers with us!, Remembering Scott Haggerty. AvaEnergy.org/direct-current"

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· 12d

In Aug & Sept, residents will see lower bills thanks to the CA Climate Credit! The annual credit is funded by CA's Cap-and-Invest Program, which collects money from large polluters. Two credits of $36.18 will be auto applied to PG&E bills. More: AvaEnergy.org/insight/the-california-climate-credit

Photo of a woman sitting in her kitchen, holding her utility bill and a pencil, and looking at her computer. Text overlay reads: Insight: The California Climate Credit: What It Is, and When To Expect It in 2026

Black text on an offwhite background reads: The California Climate Credit is funded by a state program that collects money from large polluters. Every year, some of that money is used by California to fight climate change, and some goes directly to customers in the form of a bill credit. AvaEnergy.org/insights

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· 15d

Our next Ava Bike Electric drawing is tomorrow! 🚲⚡️💸 Apply by 11:59pm tonight to be in this month's drawing for a chance to receive an instant rebate of $400 to $1,500 off a new e-bike. Drawings take place every month through 09/2027. Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric to apply!

Orange graphic with illustration of electric bike. Text reads: Rebate drawing tomorrow! Submit your application by 11:59pm tonight. AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· 26d

Don't just take it from us—here's a word from an Ava Charge customer. Need a charge while you're in Downtown Oakland? Check out Ava Charge at 1231 Jefferson St. (AvaEnergy.org/occwg)

Image of matte gray EV plugged into charger at Ava Charge charging station in Oakland below sapphire text on off-white background reads "This is a hidden gem for EV owners in the East Bay! SO many chargers of all kinds. The chargers are well maintained and always functional. It seems that a lot of thoughtful care has gone into creating Ava Fast Charging" - Ava Charge Customer at Oakland City Center West

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· 26d

🎉 Big news! Last night, Ava's Board of Directors overwhelmingly approved a 1 year extension of the Ava Bike Electric program, with an additional $3M investment to keep the program running through December 2027 (instead of December 2026). The final rebate drawing will take place in September 2027.

Illustration of person with long hair blowing in the wind as they ride an e-bike with balloons off the back in front of hills with wind turbines. Orange text on off-white background reads "We extended the Ava Bike Electric program for another year!"

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· 27d

Ava wouldn't be what is it is today without the leadership of Scott Haggerty. As a County Supervisor and visionary for bringing community choice energy to Alameda County, Haggerty was a founding member of Ava (then called East Bay Community Energy) and served as the first Chair of our Board.

Photo of Scott Haggerty speaking at a podium with an audience in front and rolling hills with wind turbines in the back, at the ribbon cutting event for the Scott Haggerty Wind Energy Center in the Altamont Pass.

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· Jul 9

Ava by the numbers 🧮

Left panel is sapphire background with off-white text reading: By the Numbers.
Right panel is dark green text on mint green background reading: We currently serve millions of people on about 807,000 customer accounts. We serve ~621,500 customer accounts in Alameda County and ~186,200 in San Joaquin County.

Left panel is off-white text on pink background reads: We've saved our customers over $184 million through our Bright Choice service plan and bill credits.
Right panel is black text on yellow background reads: We've contracted 27 renewable energy projects like the Scott Haggerty Wind Energy Center in Livermore, which generates enough wind energy to power 47,000 homes every year.

Left panel is white text on sapphire background reads: We're a public not-for-profit agency, which means 0 shareholders. We use excess revenue to reduce rates, run local programs, and reinvest in our community. Our financial statements and meeting recordings are available on our website.
Right panel is white text on dark green background with illustration of wind turbines on a hill. Text reads: We're dedicated to lower rates and serving our communities while striving for 100% carbon-free energy by 2030.

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· Jul 6

Starting in August, Fremont’s default electricity service plan for commercial customers will change from Bright Choice to Renewable 100. If you would like to stay on Bright Choice service, take action before July 23, 2026. Attend our webinar on July 8 and learn more at: AvaEnergy.org/fremont

Smiling business owner standing and leaning on a wooden bar. White text on dark green background reads: Starting in August 2026, Fremont's default electricity plan for commercial customers will change from Bright Choice to Renewable 100.

White text on dark green background reads: Learn more: Webinar for Fremont Commercial Electricity Customers, Wednesday, July 8 at 12pm (noon). Register at AvaEnergy.org/fremont

Decorative icons of a storefront, wind turbines and solar panels, and chat boxes adorn the image.

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· Jun 30

The Tumbleweed Energy Storage project has officially been commissioned as an 8-hour battery—the first of its kind in California—and Ava is a proud to have a contract for 50/400 MW/MWh of its total capacity! Learn more: AvaEnergy.org/power-projects

Photo of two people walking in the distance beside rows of utility-scale batteries with hills and electric transmission lines in the background. Text overlay reads: Power Project Spotlight: Tumbleweed.
Location: Kern County
Type & Size: Storage (50/400 MW/MWh)
Online: July 2024
Developer: REV Renewables

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· Jun 29

If you received an email or postcard with these tables, it means you live in Ava’s service area! That means you have options for your electricity generation service. This rate comparison helps you see the cost and energy sources for each plan available to you. Learn more: AvaEnergy.org/insights

Photo of smiling woman standing outside looking at her mail. Text overlay reads: Insight: Ava and PG&E's Annual Rate Comparison Mailer

Screenshot of rate comparison table with caption: The rate comparison table shows average monthly electricity charges for the most common rate schedules.
PG&E average monthly bill: $138.52
Ava Bright Choice average monthly bill: $138.33
Ava Renewable 100 average monthly bill: $144.43

Screenshot of power mix table with caption: the power mix table shows a breakdown of where the electricity comes from for each plan.
PG&E: 33% renewable, 6% large hydroelectric, 28% natural gas, 33% nuclear.
Ava Bright Choice: 64% renewable, 36% large hydroelectric, 9% nuclear, 1% unspecified.
Ava Renewable 100: 100% renewable.

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· Jun 26

“Without an Ava Bike Electric rebate, it always felt risky to spend the money.” Now, Wolfgang bikes to work 1-2x/week, and says he arrives “a lot happier & more alert compared to the usual slog through 880.” Ready to make more trips bike-possible? Apply for a rebate: AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric 🚲⚡

Sapphire text on off-white background reads "Happy to report that an e-bike is totally worth it." -Wolfgang S., rebate recipient
Photo of a smiling person standing next to an e-bike near Snow Park in Oakland

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· Jun 25

June brought major milestones in our renewable energy portfolio, from local solar to record-breaking wind and battery storage projects. Read all about it—plus upcoming community events and incentives for home batteries and EV chargers—in our Direct Current newsletter ⚡ AvaEnergy.org/direct-current

Orange text on off-white background reads:
Plus: Test Ride an E-Bike This Weekend, New Program: SmartHome Battery, Federal Tax Credit for Home EV Chargers Expires June 30, Get Scrappy the Rally Possum to the Game! AvaEnergy.org/direct-current

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· Jun 21

☀️ Happy #SummerSolstice! On the longest day of the year, we're appreciating everything the sun does: a valuable resource for warmth, art, plants, and green energy. Solar power is a crucial resource that allows us to provide clean, renewable energy. Take a look at our solar-fueled festivities ☀️

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· Jun 19

The SunZia Wind and Transmission Project is officially online! Ava is a proud offtaker of 250 MW of wind energy capacity—the largest online resource in our portfolio to date. With 916 turbines total, SunZia is the largest wind farm in the Western Hemisphere. Photo credit: Pattern Energy

Power project spotlight: SunZia Wind Farm
Location: Lincoln County, NM
Type & Size: Wind (250 MW)
Online: May 2026
Developer: Pattern Energy
Photo of wind turbines with desert hills in the background in New Mexico

Drone photo showing close up of wind turbine top with desert and other turbines in the background

Photo of transmission lines leading away from SunZia at sunset; mountains in the background

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· Jun 18

On June 5, Ava, Prologis, and California Public Utilties Commission marked the launch of the first of five rooftop solar projects designed to provide local, renewable energy to income-qualified households. This is just the beginning. Thank you to every partner who helped reach this milestone!

Solar panels on top of a Prologis warehouse in Oakland. The East Bay hills are visible in the background.

A group of representatives from Prologis, the CPUC, and Ava's Board and Staff gather on the rooftop of a Prologis warehouse with solar panels.

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· Jun 18

Join us next Sat, 6/27, from 11am-3pm at Coliseum BART for an E-Bike Test & Ride event hosted by Ava & Bike East Bay 🚲 Test e-bikes on a closed course, meet bike shops, & learn how Ava Bike Electric rebates can help you save on a new e-bike. Family-friendly and free to attend: bit.ly/ebike-ride

A free community event: e-bike test & ride. Saturday, June 27, 11am-3pm at Coliseum BART parking lot. RSVP: bit.ly/ebike-ride

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· Jun 1

Summer rates are here ☀️ Between June 1st and October 31st, electricity rates will change to account for increased demand & generation costs. We recommend checking your rate plan and shift usage of electricity-intensive appliances and tasks during off-peak hours to help lower your bill. Tips:

Tip 1: Switch major appliance use to "off-peak" hours: before 4pm or after 9pm.

Tip 2: Pre-cool your home by setting the thermostat lower in the morning, then to 78 degrees during peak hours

Tip 3: Close blinds and curtains during the hottest part of the day to reduce air conditioning usage.

Tip 4: Double check your rate plan on PG&E and examine if you need to adjust your rate plan to better fit your schedule.

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· May 29

The latest Ava ⚡Direct Current is here! More e-Bike resources, we’re serving more of San Joaquin County, & are welcoming new Community Advisory Committee members. P.S. We recently switched email platforms. If you were expecting this newsletter and didn't get it, sign up ➡️ AvaEnergy.org/newsletters

Photo of Ava staff talking to customers at our Energizer Station for Bike to Wherever Day. Text overlay reads: Ava closes out Bike Month with community events, resources, and rebates

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· May 29

When Sonya Rio-Glick first tried a recumbent e-trike, she discovered a form of mobility she had been searching for her entire life. Read about adaptive e-bike options—and how to find the right one for you: AvaEnergy.org/insight/how-adaptive-e-bikes-are-expanding-mobility-and-independence

Photo of Sonya Rio-Glick riding an adaptive e-trike along a coastal bike trail. Text overlay reads: How Adaptive E-Bikes Are Expanding Mobility and Independence

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· May 28

Ava staff and Board members had a blast in Sacramento at the annual CalCCA Conference. Thank you to @calcca.bsky.social for a week of thoughtful conversation and connection. Here's to the next ten years! #CalCCA2026 #PoweringOurLegacy

Ava staff and Board Members pose for a photo at the 2026 CalCCA conference

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· May 28

Sometimes, the joy of e-biking means waiting for your partner at the top of the hill. ⛰️ Ready to start your e-bike journey? Apply to Ava Bike Electric for a chance to get a rebate toward a new e-bike purchase. Open to eligible Alameda & San Joaquin County residents: AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric

Photo of a woman wearing a helmet with her partner on a bike down a hill in the background. Quoted text reads: Getting an e-bike has been life changing. My partner is an avid biker and I've finally been able to keep up with him (and even get ahead of him) with the e-bike! I'm so grateful. - Laura A., Ava Bike Electric rebate recipient

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· May 25

Curious what an all-electric home really looks like? ⚡🏡 Join Acterra #ClimateAction's East Bay Green@Home Tour on June 6 to meet local homeowners who have navigated electrification! See electric appliances in action, ask questions, and get inspired. Register here: https://bit.ly/east-bay-tour-26

Green background with text overlay: East Bay Green@Home Tour, Saturday, June 6, 11am-5pm. Register at bit.ly/EBGHT26

Fondo verde con texto superpuesto: East Bay Green@Home Tour, sábado 6 de junio, de 11:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. Regístrese en bit.ly/EBGHT26

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· May 20

San Joaquin County can now choose where their electricity comes from ⚡️ Ava is a not-for-profit public agency built for people, not profit. We deliver cleaner energy at competitive rates while reinvesting in our communities. You can return to PG&E anytime, at no cost. Learn more AvaEnergy.org/sjc

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· May 18

🚲⚡Join us Sat 6/27, 11am-3pm at Coliseum BART for a free E-Bike Test & Ride hosted by Ava Community Energy and Bike East Bay. Test e-bike models on a closed course, meet local bike shops, & learn how Ava rebates can help you save $400 to $1,500 on a new e-bike. RSVP today at bit.ly/ebike-ride

Image of man riding an e-bike. Text on image reads: E-Bike Test & Ride -- a free community event! Saturday, June 27, 11am-3pm at the Coliseum BART station parking lot.

Text on green background reads:
- Test ride a variety of e-bikes on a supervised, closed-course circuit to find the model right for you
- Meet local bike shops and get expert guidance on e-bike options
- Learn about Ava Bike Electric rebates, awarded every month to eligible residents in Alameda County and San Joaquin County

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· May 13

Bike to Wherever Day is TOMORROW Thursday, May 14! Have you pledged to ride yet? If you'll be biking on BTWD day, stop by our Energizer Station at Lake Merritt/Snow Park from 4-6pm to say hi and get a sweet bag of goodies! Get more details: Bike East Bay + BikeEastBay.org/BTWD

Photo of Bike to Wherever Day booth with Lake Merritt in the background. Text on graphic reads: Thursday, May 14. Bike to Wherever Day. Find our Energizer Station at Lake Merritt's Snow Park in Oakland, 4-6pm!

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· May 12

Ava is now the local, not-for-profit default electricity provider for unincorporated San Joaquin County. What's that mean? 🔌 Delivery = PG&E continues maintaining power lines, responding to outages, and sending your bill ⚡ Generation = Ava provides the electricity that powers your home or business

Photo of two people wearing plaid, laughing and harvesting vegetables on a farm. Text overlay reads: Now powering unincorporated San Joaquin County. Learn more: AvaEnergy.org/sjc

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· May 6

⚡🚲 The joy of e-biking means easier errands, more family fun, & sustainable trips around the community! Apply to Ava Bike Electric to start your e-bike journey. Open to eligible Alameda & San Joaquin County residents. Learn more: AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric

Photo of mom riding an e-bike with two kids in the backseat. Text overlay on image reads "I'm obsessed with my new e-bike! My kids love riding it, and it's become our favorite way to get around. It has replaced driving and the stroller, making quick trips to the library and park so much easier." -- Anne P., Ava Bike Electric rebate recipient

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· May 1

Starting today, eligible residents & businesses in San Joaquin County will begin receiving service from Ava ⚡ Enrollment is automatic, making it easy to enjoy the benefits of community choice: clean electricity, customer programs, and local reinvestment. Learn more at AvaEnergy.org/sjc

Illustration of a woman smiling and turning on a light. Text on graphic reads "Now serving unincorporated San Joaquin County"

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· Apr 29

Life’s more fun on an e-bike! 🚲 Thanks to Ava Bike Electric, this family is now exploring their city in a whole new way, with a little extra electric power ⚡ And you can too! Apply now for a chance to get $400 to $1,500 off a new e-bike. Get started: AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric

Photo of person wearing a helmet and riding an e-bike with two helmeted kids in the back. Blue text on off-white background reads "We're so thrilled with our new cargo e-bike after redeeming our Ava Bike Electric rebate! Running errands, visiting parks, riding hills, and exploring our community has never been this fun. Our family is having a blast!" -- Andrea C., Oakland resident & Ava Bike Electric recipient

Ava Community Energy@avaenergy· Apr 23

How is induction different from a traditional electric resistance cooktop? Let us count the ways. In this guide, we break down how each type works, compare performance and safety, and help you decide which option makes the most sense for you. Read more at AvaEnergy.org/insights