Ava Community Energy

In May 2026, residents, businesses, and ag customers in unincorporated San Joaquin County will be enrolled in electricity service from Ava. As a not-for-profit public agency, we offer competitive rates & community investment. Watch your mailbox for more details 📬

Learn more: AvaEnergy.org/sjc

Our next Ava Bike Electric drawing is tomorrow! 🚲⚡️💸

Apply by 11:59 PM 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 09/26. Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric to apply!

Couples who support each other to get e-bike rebates stay together 🚲🫶 Happy Valentine's Day!

Please note: the Ava Bike Electric rebate drawing is random. Messaging us will not increase your chances of getting a rebate, but it will make us smile.

Ava just published "Evaluating the Drivers of PG&E Electricity Rate Growth," a white paper by our regulatory analysts Claire Huang and Michael Quiroz.

Read the report: AvaEnergy.org/insight/report-evaluating-the-drivers-of-pge-electricity-rate-growth

Ava's Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is made up of representatives from our entire service area. The CAC helps identify what matters to the people we serve, and advises the Board on initiatives that support Ava's mission.

Interested? Apply before 12pm on 2/20. Learn more: AvaEnergy.org/cac-app

Ava Charge's impact since launch:
🔌1,249 charging sessions
⚡41,645 kWh delivered
⏱️43,800 minutes (equivalent to 30 straight days of fast charging!)
💨27.2 tons CO2 avoided
🛢️3,061 gallons of Gas NOT used

Have you charged your EV at Ava Charge yet? Visit AvaEnergy.org/ava-charge to learn more.

It’s no secret that electricity costs in California are high. You’re probably wondering what to expect.

Read our latest insight to learn about PG&E rate changes, how they affect Ava customers, and what you can do to manage your energy costs: AvaEnergy.org/insight/pge-rate-increases-explained/

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"

Off-white background with orange text "Plus: Winter Energy Savings Tips, Ways to Get Involved with Ava This Year" AvaEnergy.org/direct-current

Our Jan Direct Current is out. Read this month's newsletter for: changes on your energy bill in 2026, winter energy-saving tips, and how to help shape Ava's community impact

Read this month's newsletter: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CAORGEBCE/bulletins/405b648

📷 by Bay Area photog Andy Smith

Our next Ava Bike Electric drawing is tomorrow! 🚲⚡️💸

Apply by 11:59 PM 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 09/26. Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric to apply!

Image of Ed Hernandez on a mint green background with the words "Thank you, Ed Hernandez! Community Advisory Committee Chair, 2024-2026"

Ed Hernandez has brought community-oriented leadership to the CAC Chair position that has defined his work from the San Leandro City Council to his role as Chair of the Eden Health District Board.

Thank you, Ed, for your leadership and commitment to equitable, community-driven energy solutions!

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.

We’re looking for local residents and business owners who want to help shape the future of clean energy in our service area. The Community Advisory Committee is a bridge between Ava’s Board and the community.

Applications are open through 12pm on 2/20. Learn more and apply: AvaEnergy.org/cac-app

Ava has helped 2,746 people get on e-bikes since last July. Apply for Ava Bike Electric for a chance to receive an instant rebate of $400 to $1,500 off a new e-bike. Drawings take place every month through September 2026.

Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric or the link in our bio to apply!

Over 2,000 East Bay residents bought e-bikes with vouchers in the last 6 months A $10 million fund from Ava Community Energy and Alameda County was used to reimburse e-bike buyers. Meanwhile, a new study shows laws haven’t kept up with e-bike collision risks.

Another 2,746 e-bikes are on East Bay streets, thanks to rebates from @avaenergy.org and @alamedacountyca.bsky.social.

You can sign up for the monthly rebate drawing at avaenergy.org.

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2025 was an eventful year of advocacy in Sacramento. From affordability, to decarbonization, to local development, we take a look back in this article at key pieces of legislation Ava supported and preview opportunities that lie ahead for community choice.

Read more:
AvaEnergy.org/2025-leg-sess

Our next Ava Bike Electric drawing is tomorrow! 🚲⚡️💸
Apply by 11:59 PM 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 09/26. Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric or the link in our bio to apply!

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and relaxing holiday season (powered by efficient LED lights)✨

Our next Ava Bike Electric drawing is tomorrow! 🚲⚡️💸
Apply by 11:59 PM 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 09/26. Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric or the link in our bio to apply!

Electrified to cheer on our neighbors in #oakland at a ribbon cutting for the largest EV charging project of its kind in Northern California, made possible by @avaenergy.org! The success of this effort bodes well for #berkeley in the future! 🔌 ⚡️

Our Renewable Power Projects | Ava Community Energy Ava is building renewable power plants to supply our customers with clean electricity at stable, sustainable rates.

Every project in our growing portfolio reflects our values: transparency about where your power comes from, clean energy infrastructure that benefits our region, and progress toward 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030. Want to see what else we're building? Visit AvaEnergy.org/power-projects

⚡ Where does Ava's power actually come from?

Meet SunZia, coming online in Q3 of 2026. We have a 15-year contract for 250 MW of clean, carbon-free electricity from SunZia.

Ava is considering changing our rates in relation to PG&E’s rates for 2026.

We invite you to share your thoughts on Ava’s 2026 electric generation rates and our value proposition.

Register for a webinar, submit public comment by email, or provide comments at a public meeting: AvaEnergy.org/rates

The latest "From the CEO's Desk" newsletter is out now. In this issue: 1) Federal policy shifts: how Ava is continuing to deliver reliable, clean, competitively priced energy despite changing federal priorities. 2) Early insights from Ava Bike Electric: Four months in, the data confirms that e-bike rebates are making clean transportation more accessible. 3) Fremont goes renewable: Fremont residents made informed choices about their electricity supply—and most chose to stick with 100% renewable energy. 4) Meet Board Chair Betsy Andersen: Piedmont's mayor shares her vision for accessible, affordable decarbonization.

Our latest newsletter is out:
➡️ How Ava is responding to changing federal priorities
➡️ Early insights from our e-bike rebate program
➡️ Fremont chooses 100% renewable energy
➡️ Board Chair Betsy Andersen's vision for accessible, affordable decarbonization
Read more: https://lnks.gd/2/35LZ-MM

🚨 The newest CalCCA Monthly Aggregator is here! In this issue:

📜 @svcleanenergy.bsky.social closes $845 million prepay deal
🔌 @sonomacleanpower.bsky.social secures $5 million grant for energy access
💵 @avaenergy.org saves millions of dollars

📰 Read it now: mailchi.mp/cal-cca.org/...

Happy Halloween!

@avaenergy.org staff gave a fabulous presentation at the Berkeley Disaster Preparedness Neighborhood Network - BDPNN monthly meeting in #district4. Thanks for having us!

I ❤️ this ebike rebate program but note that it's for everyone in Alameda County so not only Berkeleyans can apply!
avaenergy.org/go-electric/...

An Contra Costa County ebike rebate program that's been available for even longer is here too:
511contracosta.org/biking/elect...

🌱 Five of WalletHub’s Top 10 Greenest Cities in the U.S. are powered by community choice energy ⚡️

🏆 #1 San José — San José Clean Energy
🏙️ #3 Oakland — Ava Community Energy
🌴 #4 Irvine — OCPA
🌉 #5 San Francisco — CleanPowerSF
🌊 #7 San Diego — SDCP

Full list ⬇️
wallethub.com/edu/most-lea...

Our next Ava Bike Electric random drawing is tomorrow! 🚲⚡️💸
Apply by 11:59 PM tonight for this month's drawing for a chance to receive an instant rebate of $400 to $1,500 off a new e-bike.

If you miss this round, don’t stress…drawings take place monthly through Sept 2026: AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric

⚡ Want to learn more about heat pump water heaters? AvaEnergy.org/hpwh
⚡ Ready to purchase? Visit our incentive finder: incentives.AvaEnergy.org
⚡ If you're a commercial customer, learn more here: AvaEnergy.org/for-businesses/commercial-buildings

Happy Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) Day! 💧 HPWH are...

💧 Energy-efficient: using up to 70% less electricity than traditional water heaters
💧 Eligible for rebates & incentives
💧 Smart tech ready
💧 Able to work efficiently for 10–15 years

Image courtesy of Hot Water Solutions. #HPWHday #AWHI