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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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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
September 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Moving from law enforcer to law maker, Supervisor Robert Rickman championed expanding Ava’s service to Tracy & San Joaquin County. He brings a focus on affordability to the Ava Board of Directors. Read more: AvaEnergy.org/from-the-ceos-desk/faces-of-ava-san-joaquin-county-supervisor-robert-rickman
Headshot of San Joaquin County Supervisor Robert Rickman. Text reads: "Faces of Ava: San Joaquin County Supervisor Robert Rickman." From Ava's From the CEO's Desk newsletter.
September 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Mandela Partners is bringing opportunities, wealth, health, joy, and good food to Oakland & beyond, and we're thrilled to support their Mini Market through a Community Sponsorship. https://avaenergy.org/insight/powering-community-connections-with-mandela-partners/
Photo of smiling Yoyo’s Botanería’s team standing behind a table with their logo and a food spread, waiting to serve street snacks to the community. Text overlay reads: “Insight: Powering Community Connections with Mandela Partners.” Black text on off-white background reads “Mandela Partners works with local partners to improve health, create wealth, and build assets through local food enterprises. At Ava, we believe clean energy, food access, and community wellbeing are interconnected issues, which is why we were eager to support Mandela Partners' work.” Read more at AvaEnergy.org/insights
September 10, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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Ava’s new solar project on an Oakland Prologis warehouse's roof is providing 100% clean energy & a 20% bill discount to income-qualified households. More projects are on the way: AvaEnergy.org/from-the-ceos-desk/ava-completes-first-of-five-community-solar-projects-benefiting-low-income-households/
Photo of solar panels on the roof of a Prologis warehouse in Oakland. Text reads: "Ava Completes First of Five Community Solar Projects, Benefiting Low Income Households" from Ava's From the CEO's Desk Newsletter
September 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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More and more homes are installing batteries to go with their solar systems. Ava SmartHome Battery is tapping those batteries to maximize grid benefits, while providing their owners with a new revenue source: AvaEnergy.org/from-the-ceos-desk/new-ava-program-turns-home-batteries-into-grid-resources/
Photo of a home battery attached to the outside of a light blue home in Oakland. Text on image reads: New Ava Program Turns Home Batteries into Grid Resources, From the CEO's Desk Newsletter.
September 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Ava spent a year replacing gas ranges w/induction in income-qualified households. While air quality results were positive, it revealed significant barriers to home electrification at scale. Read more: AvaEnergy.org/from-the-ceos-desk/ava-pilot-program-tests-the-switch-from-gas-to-electric-cooking/
Photo of man standing in a sunny kitchen holding his child in one arm and cooking on an induction stovetop with the other hand. Text on photo reads: Ava Pilot Program Tests the Switch from Gas to Electric Cooking, in Ava's From the CEO's Desk Newsletter.
August 26, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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In this month's Direct Current newsletter: new EV incentives, the CA Climate Credit, Back to School Night with the Oakland Roots, and more! AvaEnergy.org/direct-current
Photo of two smiling people standing next to electric vehicles at a car dealership. Text on image reads: Direct Current, August 2026 Newsletter. Incentive Spotlight: Point-of-Sale Discounts for First-Time Electric Vehicle Buyers with MyFirstEV. Orange text on off-white background reads: Plus: Look for the California Climate Credit on Your Next Bill, Celebrate Back to School Night with the Oakland Roots, Sequoia Grove Construction Update, Why Are CCAs Important? Read more: AvaEnergy.org/direct-current
August 25, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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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
August 24, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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As of 8/1, Fremont businesses are now powered by 100% renewable energy! This milestone caps off Fremont’s transition to Renewable 100 as the default electricity service plan for residential, commercial, and municipal accounts. Learn more or update your plan any time at AvaEnergy.org/fremont
Photo of solar array with brown and green hills in the background. Text overlay reads: Fremont homes and businesses are now powered by 100% renewable energy. Learn more at AvaEnergy.org/Fremont.
August 19, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Have a home solar & battery system or thinking of getting one? Franklin, Lunar, Enphase, & Tesla batteries are eligible for Ava SmartHome Battery. Get an upfront installation rebate & ongoing participation payments for joining Ava’s virtual power plant.

Learn more: AvaEnergy.org/smarthome-battery
Image with a yellow background of a laptop open to Ava's website sitting on a wooden table. Text overlay reads: Ava SmartHome Battery. Meet the batteries: Looking to install a home battery backup system? These models are eligible for our rebate and incentive program. Yellow background with images and names of eligible batteries. Enphase: IQ Battery 3T, IQ Battery 10T, IQ Battery 5P, IQ Battery 10C. FranklinWH: aPower X, aPower 2, aPower 5. Lunar: LE-DC-UNIT, L2-ESS 10-20KWH, LE-ESS 15-20KWH. Tesla: Powerwall 2, Powerwall +, Powerwall 3. Black text on yellow background: Eligible models qualify for an installation rebate and can be enrolled in our virtual power plant for ongoing participation payments. Learn more about the program and find an installer near you at AvaEnergy.org/smarthome-battery
August 18, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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The latest edition of our "From the CEO's Desk" newsletter is out now. Read about a new community solar project, results from our Health-e Communities Pilot, enrolling batteries in our VPP, and more: AvaEnergy.org/from-the-ceos-desk/
Orange multicolor background with inlay of rooftop solar array on a warehouse in Oakland. Text reads: From the CEO's Desk Newsletter #25. Contents: Ava Completes First of Five Community Solar Projects, Benefiting Low Income Households; New Ava Program Turns Home Batteries into Grid Resources; Ava Pilot Program Tests the Switch from Gas to Electric Cooking; Face of Ava: San Joaquin County Supervisor Robert Rickman.
August 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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A PSPS event is a planned power outage, initiated by PG&E, when weather conditions create an increased risk of wildfire. Ava does not manage PSPS events, but we're here to help you prepare & find the resources you need. Read more at AvaEnergy.org/insight/psps-events-what-they-are-and-how-to-prepare
Photo of power transmission lines at night, illuminated by lights. Text reads: 1. What is a PSPS event? A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event is a planned power outage, initiated by PG&E, when weather conditions create an increased risk of wildfire. *Ava Community Energy does not initiate or manage PSPS events, decide which customers are affected, or determine when service is restored. Photo of a person lighting a candle with a match. Text reads: 2. What can I do to prepare? Sign up for outage alerts from PG&E. by email, phone, and/or text; Keep phones and other essential devices charges; Create an outage preparedness plan (call 211 for free support). Photo of a child reading a comic book in bed with a headlamp. Text reads: 3. What should I do during a PSPS event? PG&E will share information about the expected time of power restoration, when available. If you need to access services like charging stations, Wi-Fi, or air conditioning, visit PG&E's PSPS information page or call 211 to find local Community Resource Centers. Photo of person with a beard standing in a dark room illuminated by light from a flashlight and his phone. Text on screen reads: Want more information? For the latest PSPS updates, outage alerts, and preparedness resources, visit PG&E's PSPS information page. You can also find information and resources by dialing 211 or visiting 211.org.
August 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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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
Image of girl wearing a pink bike helmet and blue dress with flowers, standing next to an e-bike. Text overlay reads "Direct Current: July 2026 Newsletter" and "One (More) Year of Ava Bike Electric! 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"
July 31, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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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
July 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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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
July 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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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
July 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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🎉 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!"
July 16, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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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 the EBCE launch event. The words "Powered by EBCE" and the EBCE logo are projected on the wall behind him. Photo of Scott Haggerty, flanked by board members and former CEO Nick Chaset, plugging in a vehicle with the EBCE logo on the hood. 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.
July 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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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.
July 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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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.
July 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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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
June 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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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.
June 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Wow, I’m so energized by today’s @bikeeastbay.bsky.social and @avaenergy.org Test & Ride event!

It was incredible to be part of the joy of hundreds of people riding e-bikes for the first time. And so many came away ready to purchase an e-bike with an Ava rebate.

So many car trips will be replaced!
June 28, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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“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
June 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Ava Community Energy invites you tomorrow to a FREE E-Bike Test & Ride! 🚲⚡

Come test ride e-bikes, meet local bike shops, and learn about Ava Bike Electric rebates.

📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM
📍 Coliseum BART Station parking lot
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/ebike-ride
June 26, 2026 at 4:38 PM