Habitat for Humanity
Ava Community Energy is a proud sponsor of Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley and Sequoia Grove: a groundbreaking, fully electric community for low-income households in Hayward.
Building Brighter Futures
At Ava, we empower our community by sourcing clean energy at affordable rates. We believe that sustainability and affordability can go hand-in-hand. That’s why we’re expanding our multi-year partnership with Habitat for Humanity to bring this vision to life. We’re helping to underwrite the Sequoia Grove project to fund energy-efficient upgrades and cutting-edge electric appliances. Sequoia Grove represents a new era in sustainable homeownership that’s accessible to all.
Why It Matters
Affordable Homeownership: Sequoia Grove provides much-needed homes for low-income families in our community, offering not just affordable housing, but the transformational opportunity of homeownership.
Clean Energy Innovation: As Habitat’s first fully electric development in Alameda County, we’re setting a new standard for sustainable living in our service area.
Community-Driven Solutions: This partnership demonstrates how local organizations can work together to address complex challenges.
Environmental Impact: By creating all-electric homes, we’re reducing our carbon footprint and moving towards a fossil-fuel-free future.
- Ten new 3-4 bedroom homes for low-income families
- Heat pumps for eco-friendly heating and cooling
- EV-ready infrastructure to support clean transportation
- Induction cooktops for efficient, safe cooking
- Solar and battery backups for energy resilience
- Heat pump water heaters for efficient water heating
Timeline
August 2024 | Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on the Sequoia Grove site |
Fall 2024 | Underground portion of EV charger system installed |
Winter 2024 | Vertical construction begins |
Summer 2025 | Wiring, photovoltaic, and heat pump systems installed |
Spring 2026 | Appliances installed and substantial construction complete |
Summer 2026 | New homeowners move in to Sequoia Grove |
Join Us on This Journey
Follow our progress as we break ground on Sequoia Grove and work towards a future where sustainable, affordable housing is a reality for all. Together, we’re not just building homes — we’re building a cleaner, brighter future for our community.
Find out how you can make your own home more sustainable: