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How Ava is Responding to an Evolving Federal Policy Environment

Despite new headwinds for the clean energy sector, Ava CEO Howard Chang is confident the Agency will continue carrying out its mission of serving customers with reliable, clean, and competitively priced energy.

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Early Learnings from Ava’s E-Bike Rebate Program

Four months into Ava Bike Electric, the results confirm what we already suspected: our communities are ready to embrace electric bicycles as practical, affordable, fun, and climate-friendly transportation.

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Fremont Chooses 100% Renewable Energy

Fremont is the latest Ava member city to set 100% renewable energy as the default option for residential customers. Thanks to a robust awareness campaign, about one in six households chose to stay with Bright Choice—a sign that the City and Ava succeeded in helping residents make informed choices about their electricity service.

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Faces of Ava: Piedmont Mayor Betsy Andersen

Ava Board Chair and Piedmont Mayor Betsy Andersen is a regional climate leader who prioritizes accessibility, affordability, and community.

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Ava in the News

East Bay’s First E-Bike Test and Ride Provides Hands-On Experience

San Francisco Chronicle, Nov. 8, 2025

Ava partnered with Bike East Bay to host this free event, where community members could connect with local bike shops and instructors to test-ride various e-bike models. Several attendees remarked that the event helped them decide how to use their Ava Bike Electric rebate.

How Ava Community Energy Is Saving Millions Of Dollars

CleanTechnica, Oct. 23, 2025

October marked six months of service in Stockton and Lathrop, saving customers more than $4.4 million on their energy bills so far. “These savings show how our public agency creates immediate value for customers while building the foundation for a cleaner energy future," said Howard Chang.

Why Electric Bikes Are Everywhere in Berkeley

Berkeleyside, Oct. 7, 2025

E-bikes have already become ubiquitous in Berkeley, and their popularity keeps rising. Local bike shops say Ava Bike Electric has been much more effective at driving sales than a previous state-run program.