Service Plans
East Bay residents 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.
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% California solar & wind energy
100% eligible renewable
Price: 1/4 cent per kilowatt hour above PG&E rates$137.27
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $60.93 electric generation
- $71.19 electric delivery
- $5.15 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$133.34
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $57 electric generation
- $71.19 electric delivery
- $5.15 additional non-Ava fees
PG&E
Choose PG&EFor comparison, your previous basic plan
38.3% eligible renewable energy
$136.36
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $60.02 electric generation
- $71.19 electric delivery
- $5.15 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 365 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
