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This month, we’re focusing on ways to help manage summer electricity costs, explore sustainable home solutions, and build stronger community resilience. Read on for practical tips to save on your summer bills, an invitation to the East Bay Green@Home Tour, and a spotlight on our latest Community Investment Grant. |
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 Curious about making your home more energy efficient? Join Acterra’s East Bay Green@Home Tour on June 7!
You’ll see firsthand how your neighbors have switched to electric appliances, installed solar panels, improved insulation, used eco-friendly materials, and more. Learn about the resources and incentives that made these changes possible—and get inspired to start your own journey toward a greener home.
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Various homes throughout the East Bay
Cost: Free with registration
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Starting June 1st, electricity will cost more during peak hours as summer Time-of-Use (TOU) rates take effect. These summer rates will remain in effect until October 31st, impacting bills throughout the warmer months.
Why do summer rates increase? During hot summer afternoons and evenings, air conditioner usage surges across California, putting significant strain on the electrical grid. The higher rates during these “peak” hours reflect the increased cost of producing electricity when demand is highest.
Three simple ways to save:
- Shift major appliance use (laundry, dishwasher, EV charging) to before 4pm or after 9pm
- Pre-cool your home by setting your thermostat lower in the morning, then raising it to 78° during peak hours
- Close blinds and curtains during the hottest part of the day to reduce air conditioning usage
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Know Your Rate Plan:
Different rate plans have different peak hours. Most Ava customers are on the E-TOU-C rate with 4pm-9pm peak hours. Other options include E-TOU-D (5pm-8pm peaks) or E-TOU-B (4pm-9pm weekday peaks with weekend off-peak).
Learn more about how rates are calculated.
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 Photo from a Community Listening Session in Oakland, hosted by ECC and LCEA
This month, we’re proud to highlight the important work of Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) and Local Clean Energy Alliance (LCEA), two organizations deeply committed to community resilience and environmental equity.
ECC and LCEA have been leading efforts to gather community input about resilience needs across our service area, and we’re honored to support this work through a Community Investment Grant. These valuable insights will shape Ava's upcoming Community Resilience Hubs Initiative, which aims to support community-owned resilience hub sites with technical assistance and solar & storage incentives.
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Join the Movement for Resilient Communities
This initiative is in its early stages, and community input is essential. If you're interested in getting involved, please contact Carli Yoro at cyoro@emeraldcities.org to learn more.
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Open Positions at Ava
Ava is hiring for several positions across our Analytics and Power Resources teams:
- Analytics & Machine Learning Ops Engineer
- Power Resources Contract Analyst
- Power Resources Settlements Analyst
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Executive Committee | 6/4 at 3pm
Community Advisory Committee | 6/16 at 6pm
Board of Directors | 6/18 at 6pm
Marketing, Regulatory, Legislative Committee | 6/20 at 10am
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