
Ava SmartHome Charging
Coming soon: Save on your electric bill, boost renewable energy use, and earn up to $100 per EV in rewards—all with ease.
What is Ava SmartHome Charging?
Ava SmartHome Charging is our upcoming EV and PHEV managed charging program, launching in partnership with Optiwatt, a trusted leader in managed charging technology. Our goal is to help you maximize energy bill savings and increase your use of renewable energy by shifting your charging to off-peak hours.
When the program launches, Ava customers who charge their EVs and PHEVs at home can enroll and earn up to $75 per EV in one-time rewards and $25 annually, in addition to electricity bill savings.
Using Optiwatt’s intelligent charging algorithm, the program will automatically optimize your charging schedule to ensure your vehicle is ready when you need it while taking advantage of low-cost, clean energy times.
Reducing the Impact of Peak Electricity Use
By shifting your energy use to off-peak times, you’re not only saving on electricity, but also increasing the use of renewable energy and helping maintain grid stability for everyone.
How? When we have high peaks in our energy use, we bid against other communities that have peaks at the same time. To avoid grid instability and brownouts, more expensive power may need to be utilized, so the cost of energy goes up. These resources often burn natural gas, creating more emissions.
The more we shift energy use to off-peak hours and times with more solar energy on the grid, the better we can deliver affordable, clean, reliable energy to our community.
Here’s What You Can Expect From Ava SmartHome Charging
- Seamless enrollment process: When the program launches, you’ll be able to join through the Optiwatt app or website. The Optiwatt app is completely free to download.
- Rewards: Once you’re verified, you’ll receive a $75 reward for each EV or PHEV you enroll. Plus, you’ll receive $25 annually per EV or PHEV for as long as you remain enrolled and active in the program.
- Smart integration: The program will use Optiwatt’s proven technology to automatically optimize your charging schedule around your lifestyle. You’ll set your ready-by and state-of-charge preferences, and the system handles the rest. Your car will be charged when you need it, and you’ll be maximizing savings and reducing emissions by charging when more clean energy is powering your local grid.
- Real-time insights: The app will show you exactly how much you’re saving and earning through the program. You’ll be able to track your charging patterns, view your savings, and see your contribution to supporting a cleaner grid.
Stay Informed About the Launch
Ava SmartHome Charging will launch in Spring 2025. In the meantime, you can sign up using the interest form below to be notified when enrollment opens. You’ll be among the first to know when you can start earning rewards and saving on your EV charging costs.