Ava Community Energy
@avaenergy.org
Powering Alameda County and the Valley – your local, not-for-profit electricity supplier. Green power, low rates, community involvement & local programs. AvaEnergy.org
CEO Howard Chang: @ceo.avaenergy.org
CEO Howard Chang: @ceo.avaenergy.org
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!
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!
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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!
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!
⚡ 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.
Meet SunZia, coming online in Q3 of 2026. We have a 15-year contract for 250 MW of clean, carbon-free electricity from SunZia.
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
⚡ 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.
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
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
November 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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
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
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
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
October 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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
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
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
💧 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
October 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Join us on Saturday, 11/8, from 11am-3pm at Coliseum BART for a free E-Bike Test & Ride event hosted by Ava and Bike East Bay 🚲⚡
Test ride e-bikes on a closed course, meet local bike shops, and learn how Ava Bike Electric rebates work. Family-friendly and free to attend.
RSVP: bit.ly/ebike-ride
Test ride e-bikes on a closed course, meet local bike shops, and learn how Ava Bike Electric rebates work. Family-friendly and free to attend.
RSVP: bit.ly/ebike-ride
October 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Join us on Saturday, 11/8, from 11am-3pm at Coliseum BART for a free E-Bike Test & Ride event hosted by Ava and Bike East Bay 🚲⚡
Test ride e-bikes on a closed course, meet local bike shops, and learn how Ava Bike Electric rebates work. Family-friendly and free to attend.
RSVP: bit.ly/ebike-ride
Test ride e-bikes on a closed course, meet local bike shops, and learn how Ava Bike Electric rebates work. Family-friendly and free to attend.
RSVP: bit.ly/ebike-ride
Electricity rates just decreased, but we're all still feeling the effects of the last few years of increases. We’ve gathered information to help understand PG&E rate changes, how they affect Ava customers, and options to manage your energy costs: AvaEnergy.org/insight/pge-rate-increases-explained
October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Electricity rates just decreased, but we're all still feeling the effects of the last few years of increases. We’ve gathered information to help understand PG&E rate changes, how they affect Ava customers, and options to manage your energy costs: AvaEnergy.org/insight/pge-rate-increases-explained
Fall is bringing lower energy bills!
In September, electricity rates decreased by 2.1% for all Ava and PG&E customers. For an average household in our service area, that means monthly bills will decrease by $3-$5. Higher summer rates also ended on 9/30.
Thank you for being an Ava customer ⚡🤗
In September, electricity rates decreased by 2.1% for all Ava and PG&E customers. For an average household in our service area, that means monthly bills will decrease by $3-$5. Higher summer rates also ended on 9/30.
Thank you for being an Ava customer ⚡🤗
October 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Fall is bringing lower energy bills!
In September, electricity rates decreased by 2.1% for all Ava and PG&E customers. For an average household in our service area, that means monthly bills will decrease by $3-$5. Higher summer rates also ended on 9/30.
Thank you for being an Ava customer ⚡🤗
In September, electricity rates decreased by 2.1% for all Ava and PG&E customers. For an average household in our service area, that means monthly bills will decrease by $3-$5. Higher summer rates also ended on 9/30.
Thank you for being an Ava customer ⚡🤗
Ava Charge is here! ⚡ Charge your electric vehicle using renewable energy at our first charging station, featuring 31 fast charging connectors.
Visit the Oakland City Center West Garage at 1231 Jefferson Street. Bonus: parking fees are waived while you charge.
Visit the Oakland City Center West Garage at 1231 Jefferson Street. Bonus: parking fees are waived while you charge.
September 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Ava Charge is here! ⚡ Charge your electric vehicle using renewable energy at our first charging station, featuring 31 fast charging connectors.
Visit the Oakland City Center West Garage at 1231 Jefferson Street. Bonus: parking fees are waived while you charge.
Visit the Oakland City Center West Garage at 1231 Jefferson Street. Bonus: parking fees are waived while you charge.
Our 3rd Ava Bike Electric random drawing is tomorrow! 🚲⚡️💸
Submit your application by 11:59pm tonight to be included in this month's drawing for a chance to receive an instant rebate of $400 to $1,500 off a new e-bike.
Learn more and apply: AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric
Submit your application by 11:59pm tonight to be included in this month's drawing for a chance to receive an instant rebate of $400 to $1,500 off a new e-bike.
Learn more and apply: AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric
September 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Our 3rd Ava Bike Electric random drawing is tomorrow! 🚲⚡️💸
Submit your application by 11:59pm tonight to be included in this month's drawing for a chance to receive an instant rebate of $400 to $1,500 off a new e-bike.
Learn more and apply: AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric
Submit your application by 11:59pm tonight to be included in this month's drawing for a chance to receive an instant rebate of $400 to $1,500 off a new e-bike.
Learn more and apply: AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric
🚴⚡ Ava Bike Electric is now live!
Ava customers and Alameda County residents can apply for instant rebates ranging from $400-$1,500 to help cover the cost of a new e-bike. Better than any Prime Day deal 👀 Ready to join the e-bike revolution?
Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric
Ava customers and Alameda County residents can apply for instant rebates ranging from $400-$1,500 to help cover the cost of a new e-bike. Better than any Prime Day deal 👀 Ready to join the e-bike revolution?
Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric
July 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
🚴⚡ Ava Bike Electric is now live!
Ava customers and Alameda County residents can apply for instant rebates ranging from $400-$1,500 to help cover the cost of a new e-bike. Better than any Prime Day deal 👀 Ready to join the e-bike revolution?
Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric
Ava customers and Alameda County residents can apply for instant rebates ranging from $400-$1,500 to help cover the cost of a new e-bike. Better than any Prime Day deal 👀 Ready to join the e-bike revolution?
Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric
Bike to Wherever Day is TOMORROW Thursday, May 15! Have you pledged to ride yet? If you'll be biking on BTWD day, stop by our Energizer Station at Snow Park/Lake Merritt from 4:30-6pm to say hi and get a sweet bag of goodies!
Get more details: @BikeEastBay + BikeEastBay.org/BTWD
Get more details: @BikeEastBay + BikeEastBay.org/BTWD
May 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Bike to Wherever Day is TOMORROW Thursday, May 15! Have you pledged to ride yet? If you'll be biking on BTWD day, stop by our Energizer Station at Snow Park/Lake Merritt from 4:30-6pm to say hi and get a sweet bag of goodies!
Get more details: @BikeEastBay + BikeEastBay.org/BTWD
Get more details: @BikeEastBay + BikeEastBay.org/BTWD
🌎🌍🌏 Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌍🌏
Celebrated annually on April 22, Earth Day was first observed 55 years ago (in 1970) amidst the birth of the modern environmental movement.
Celebrated annually on April 22, Earth Day was first observed 55 years ago (in 1970) amidst the birth of the modern environmental movement.
April 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🌎🌍🌏 Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌍🌏
Celebrated annually on April 22, Earth Day was first observed 55 years ago (in 1970) amidst the birth of the modern environmental movement.
Celebrated annually on April 22, Earth Day was first observed 55 years ago (in 1970) amidst the birth of the modern environmental movement.
A little cuteness for your feed 🐶🐱 Happy National Pet Day from the pets of Ava!
April 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A little cuteness for your feed 🐶🐱 Happy National Pet Day from the pets of Ava!
With service beginning in the cities of Stockton and Lathrop on April 1, we are proud to now serve 2 million people with lower rates, clean energy, and local programs 🤩
April 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
With service beginning in the cities of Stockton and Lathrop on April 1, we are proud to now serve 2 million people with lower rates, clean energy, and local programs 🤩
Community-powered electricity has arrived in Stockton and Lathrop! As of today, April 1, Stockton and Lathrop became part of the 2 million residents and businesses that Ava serves.
April 2, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Community-powered electricity has arrived in Stockton and Lathrop! As of today, April 1, Stockton and Lathrop became part of the 2 million residents and businesses that Ava serves.
Three times per year Ava awards community sponsorships of up to $2,500 to organizations in our service area. Congratulations to the latest recipients!
Are you interested in applying for a community sponsorship? Applications for the next round close on 3/31: AvaEnergy.org/community-sponsorships
Are you interested in applying for a community sponsorship? Applications for the next round close on 3/31: AvaEnergy.org/community-sponsorships
March 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Three times per year Ava awards community sponsorships of up to $2,500 to organizations in our service area. Congratulations to the latest recipients!
Are you interested in applying for a community sponsorship? Applications for the next round close on 3/31: AvaEnergy.org/community-sponsorships
Are you interested in applying for a community sponsorship? Applications for the next round close on 3/31: AvaEnergy.org/community-sponsorships
👋 We're still pretty new to @bsky.app and #EnergySky so wanted to share a little about ourselves as a CCA in California 🤝 it's nice to be here with you all!
March 17, 2025 at 10:03 PM
👋 We're still pretty new to @bsky.app and #EnergySky so wanted to share a little about ourselves as a CCA in California 🤝 it's nice to be here with you all!
We thought this was a good inaugural post for us on Bluesky...
🎉As of this month, we've officially saved our customers $145 million through annual bill credits ($40mil) & discounts from being on Bright Choice service ($105mil).
Here's to building a cleaner, more affordable energy future together 🤩
🎉As of this month, we've officially saved our customers $145 million through annual bill credits ($40mil) & discounts from being on Bright Choice service ($105mil).
Here's to building a cleaner, more affordable energy future together 🤩
February 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
We thought this was a good inaugural post for us on Bluesky...
🎉As of this month, we've officially saved our customers $145 million through annual bill credits ($40mil) & discounts from being on Bright Choice service ($105mil).
Here's to building a cleaner, more affordable energy future together 🤩
🎉As of this month, we've officially saved our customers $145 million through annual bill credits ($40mil) & discounts from being on Bright Choice service ($105mil).
Here's to building a cleaner, more affordable energy future together 🤩