Your energy bill probably went up due to PG&E’s recent rate increase. Learn more about the rate increases, and how Ava is helping you save money every month on your bill. Learn more.
Service Plans
Ava customers are enjoying green energy at low rates. Choose from different service plan options, including 100% renewable energy and a lower-cost basic plan or return to PG&E bundled service.
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The following comparison is for an average residential customer on the E-TOU-C (Time-of-Use) rate schedule. A detailed breakdown of rates is available here (PDF).
Bright Choice: Price: 5% below PG&E rates
Renewable 100: Price: 1/4 cent per kWh above PG&E rates
KEY
Solar
Wind
Biomass & Biowaste, Geothermal, Eligible Hydroelectric
Hydro
Other or Unspecified
Nuclear
Renewable 100
Click here to choose Renewable 100100% solar & wind energy
100% eligible renewable
Price: 1/4 cent per kilowatt hour above PG&E rates$160.65
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $59.18 electric generation
- $99.45 electric delivery
- $3.15 additional non-Ava fees
Bright Choice
Click here to choose Bright ChoiceOur basic plan
49.4% eligible renewable energy
Price: 5% below PG&E rates$157.69
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $55.21 electric generation
- $99.45 electric delivery
- $3.15 additional non-Ava fees
PG&E
Choose PG&EFor comparison, your previous basic plan
38.3% eligible renewable energy
$159.75
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $58.28 electric generation
- $99.45 electric delivery
- $3.15 additional non-Ava fees
Figures reflect Ava’s actual power mix from 2022 (most recently published). In accordance with Ava's goal of providing 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030, we forecast that the Bright Choice power mix will be 50% from renewable energy sources in 2022 and 54% in 2023. Historic power mix is published annually each summer for the preceding year.
*Based on an average E-TOU-C (Time-of-Use) customer using 360 kWh/month. The rate components do not sum exactly to the Total due to rounding.
You can change your service plan any time with Ava service, or choose PG&E by clicking on the “Click Here” buttons above.
If you previously opted out of Ava service and wish to return, click here.
To change your service plan you'll need your PG&E account number, the last name or business name tied to the account, and the ZIP code tied to the account.
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What’s your default plan?
City | Plan |
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Albany | Renewable 100 |
Berkeley | Renewable 100 |
County of Alameda | Bright Choice |
Dublin | Renewable 100 |
Emeryville | Renewable 100 |
Fremont | Bright Choice |
Hayward | Renewable 100 |
Livermore | Bright Choice |
Newark | Bright Choice |
Oakland | Bright Choice |
Piedmont | Renewable 100 |
Pleasanton | Renewable 100 |
San Leandro | Renewable 100 |
Tracy | Bright Choice |
Union City | Bright Choice |
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