Community Impact
Ava has its origins in the East Bay but has grown to serve customers outside of Alameda County.
That’s why we changed our name in 2023 from East Bay Community Energy to Ava Community Energy. The name “Ava” is a nod to our service area encompassing Alameda and the Valley.
As a public agency, we do not have shareholders, so we use any excess revenue to reduce rates and run local programs. We’re committed to greener power, lower rates, and community investment.
saved since 2018 by our customers compared to what they would have paid PG&E.
annual budget for local programs such as battery energy storage, induction cooking, and electric heat pump water heaters
in sponsorships to local programs in athletics, STEM education, music and art, and more over 3 years.