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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

Drawings Of Sequoia Grove Community And Townhome

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.

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Features of Sequoia Grove
  • 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 2024Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on the Sequoia Grove site
Fall 2024Underground portion of EV charger system installed
Winter 2024Vertical construction begins
Summer 2025Wiring, photovoltaic, and heat pump systems installed
Spring 2026Appliances installed and substantial construction complete
Summer 2026New 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.

Learn More & Apply  
Want to own an affordable home at Sequoia Grove? Low-income households who meet eligibility requirements could qualify! Learn more about the application, approval, and orientation process.
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Explore volunteer opportunities with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley.
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