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Ava Community Energy, California Community Power (CC Power), and REV Renewables, an LS Power company and a leading developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy and energy storage projects, marked a major milestone with the commissioning of its Tumbleweed Energy Storage facility in Kern County, California.

Tumbleweed, a major U.S battery facility of which Ava is an offtaker, became the first to discharge power for a full eight hours without using any gas, surpassing the industry standard by twice the amount of hours.

A .72 MW rooftop solar installation atop a Prologis logistics hub in East Oakland is the first of five solar projects Ava is bringing online for income-qualified customers in disadvantaged communities. Bay City News covers the launch event and what elected officials at both the state and local level say about the connection between clean energy access and community health.

California’s first eight-hour grid-scale battery went online in Kern County this June, and Ava contracts for 50 megawatts of its capacity. Canary Media breaks down what makes Tumbleweed a breakthrough for clean energy storage, and what it could mean for 24/7 renewable power on the California grid.

Five rooftop solar projects across Oakland, Hayward, San Leandro and Tracy will help deliver 100% renewable energy and electricity bill discounts to eligible households in the East Bay and San Joaquin Valley

Ava launched the SmartHome Battery program, an $11.24 million rebate program for residential customers installing solar and battery storage in their homes. The program supports Ava’s mission to make electrification more affordable for our customers and maintain grid stability.

The City of Piedmont celebrated the opening of their new all-electric aquatic center after many years of planning and construction. The center is the second all-electric public facility in California. Ava provided a no-interest loan to fund the purchase of heat pumps that warm the two pools and supports the facilities goal in being carbon emission free.

Ava announced the launch of SmartHome Battery, an $11 million program to support residential customers installing solar and battery storage systems in their homes. The goal of SmartHome Battery is to make it more affordable for customers to own a home solar and battery system, reduce their electricity bill, and build a stronger local grid.

Independent News spotlights Ava’s e-bike incentive program, which helped fund more than 2,700 e-bike purchases in the first six months of the program. Backed by Ava’s local community investment fund and Alameda County Transportation Commission, the program is designed to help residents reduce their dependence on cars and lower transportation costs.

Starting in May 2026, Ava is the new electricity service provider for unincorporated areas of San Joaquin County, following a unanimous Board of Supervisors vote to join in 2024. This change is part of both Ava and San Joaquin County’s mission to provide affordable rates for customers in the area.