Ava Community Energy

@avaenergy.org

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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

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
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!"
Photo of Scott Haggerty speaking at the EBCE launch event. The words "Powered by EBCE" and the EBCE logo are projected on the wall behind him.
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.
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.
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
Photo of smiling woman standing outside looking at her mail. Text overlay reads: Insight: Ava and PG&E's Annual Rate Comparison Mailer
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
Image of a ribbon cutting event for a solar project on an Oakland Prologis Warehouse. Text overlay reads: Direct Current, June 2026 Newsletter; Ava and Prologis Celebrate New Local Solar Project in Oakland
Orange graphic with illustration of electric bike. Text reads: Rebate drawing tomorrow! Submit your application by 11:59pm tonight. AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric
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
Solar panels on top of a Prologis warehouse in Oakland. The East Bay hills are visible in the background.
A free community event: e-bike test & ride. Saturday, June 27, 11am-3pm at Coliseum BART parking lot. RSVP: bit.ly/ebike-ride
Tip 1: Switch major appliance use to "off-peak" hours: before 4pm or after 9pm.
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
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 staff and Board Members pose for a photo at the 2026 CalCCA conference
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
Orange graphic with illustration of electric bike. Text reads: Rebate drawing tomorrow! Submit your application by 11:59pm tonight. AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric
Green background with text overlay: East Bay Green@Home Tour, Saturday, June 6, 11am-5pm. Register at bit.ly/EBGHT26
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.
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!
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
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
Illustration of a woman smiling and turning on a light. Text on graphic reads "Now serving unincorporated San Joaquin County"
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
Image of e-bike on orange and mint green background. Text reads: Ava Bike Electric. Rebate drawing tomorrow! Submit your application by 11:59pm tonight: AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric
Photo of woman cooking on an induction stovetop. Text overlay reads "Insights: Induction vs Standard Electric Cooktops: What's the Difference?"
Two Ava staff stand behind an Ava table at our Bike to Wherever Day Energizer Station at Lake Merritt in Downtown Oakland
Black text on off-white background reading: "Folks, if he's efficient, keeps you warm, and is built like a tank, that's not your man..."
Photo of a woman standing next to a heat pump on a yellow background with the text: What's a heat pump? And why do clean energy enthusiasts love them?
Image of solar panels on a home roof. Text on image reads: "Now Available. Ava SmartHome Battery: a home battery saves you money and gives you energy independence. Our incentive program helps you pay for it. Learn more: AvaEnergy.org/smarthome-battery"
Photo of person riding a tractor into the sunset. Text on image reads: "May 2026: Ava starts service in unincorporated San Joaquin County"
Illustration of an LED lightbulb with a seedling grouping out of it. Title text on graphic reads: "April is Earth Month" Text at bottom of graphic reads: "Explore electrification and energy efficiency resources: AvaEnergy.org/get-started"
Graphic of two people painting a bright outdoor scene with a sun and hills, with a dog nearby. Text says community sponsorship applications from Ava are open, offering up to $2,500. Apply by March 31. Learn more at AvaEnergy.org/community-sponsorships
Upcoming webinars: April 2, Intro to Ava for Residents of San Joaquin County April 7, Intro to Ava for Agricultural Accounts in San Joaquin County April 9, Ava para residents en el Condado de San Joaquin April 14, Intro to Ava for Businesses in San Joaquin County Learn more and register at: AvaEnergy.org/events
Photograph of woman sitting on couch in her living room, looking at a laptop computer. Text overlay reads "Direct Current January 2026 Newsletter" and "What's changing on your electricity bill in 2026"
Image of Ed Hernandez on a mint green background with the words "Thank you, Ed Hernandez! Community Advisory Committee Chair, 2024-2026"
Text saying: "Join Ava's Community Advisory Committee! Applications open through 2/20 at AvaEnergy.org/cac-app" overlaid on an image of redwood trees with sunlight shining through.