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November 2023
East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) is now Ava Community Energy (Ava). New name, new look. Same clean energy, low rates, and local programs.
Keep reading for news on our new brand identity, Community Sponsorships, and bill credits to customers on CARE and FERA rates. Plus, Ava is a top green power provider as ranked by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory!
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 On October 24, 2023, East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) became Ava Community Energy (Ava).
This name change is part of a larger brand refresh for the agency. Our new name, and dynamic new look and feel, are designed to help welcome our new constituents from outside the East Bay, and to help Ava better communicate the advantages of decarbonization to all our customers.
Over the last few years EBCE has grown to serve customers outside of Alameda County, and as we begin service in Stockton and Lathrop in 2025, this will be even more true. Through research, it became clear that not everyone in our service territory identifies as belonging to the “East Bay.” We want all community members to feel included, so we have evolved our name to better signal that we’re for all our constituents.
The name Ava is short, easy to say, and memorable. And while it is not an acronym, it is inspired by the fact that we serve Alameda County and the Valley.
Your service and rates are not changing. Your benefits will continue to increase, however, as Ava Community Energy has exciting new programs–including the largest e-bike lending and incentive program in California–coming your way soon.
For more information, read our press release or contact our call center:
+1 833.699.3223 or customer-support@AvaEnergy.org.
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Photo: Fertile Groundworks in Livermore, a former Ava Community Sponsorship recipient
Community Sponsorship applications are due on Thursday, November 30th! Apply for your local organization to receive up to $2,500 from Ava Community Energy.
Learn more and apply.
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This credit will put ~$6 million back in the pockets of East Bay and Valley households. Customers do not need to take any action, the credit will automatically be placed on bills.
In November-December 2023 over 110,000 Ava Community Energy (Ava) customers who are on an income-qualifying rate (CARE and/or FERA) will automatically receive a one-time $50 bill credit on the Ava portion of their PG&E bill, courtesy of Ava.
This is one way that Ava helps our community. Our Board of Directors, which is composed of an Alameda County Supervisor and a City Council member or Mayor from each jurisdiction we serve, voted to include these bill credits as part of our annual budget.
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Ava was just recognized as one of the country's top green power providers according to the ranking from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory! Read the press release here.
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Executive Committee | 12/6 at 9am
Marketing, Regulatory, and Legislative Subcommittee | 12/15 at 12pm
Community Advisory Committee | 12/18 at 6pm
Board of Directors | 12/20 at 6pm
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