Events Calendar
Free induction cooking demos coming to your neighborhood.
Ava Community Energy (Ava) has partnered with Channing Street Copper Company to provide live induction cooking demonstrations across our service area—from Fremont to Tracy, Berkeley to Livermore, and everywhere in between.
Witness the versatility and efficiency of induction cooking in a live demo led by a professional chef. Learn how induction technology works and why induction cooktops are safer than gas.
Scroll down to see our Calendar of Events.
May
| Lincoln Summer Nights | Lincoln Square Park, 266 11th Street, Oakland | May 9, 5pm–8pm |
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| Livermore Downtown Street Festival | Downtown Livermore | May 18–19, 10am–5pm |
June
| Lincoln Summer Nights | Lincoln Square Park, 266 11th Street, Oakland | June 13, 5pm–8pm |
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| Berkeley Juneteenth Festival | Adeline St & Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley | June 16, 12pm–7pm |
July
| Lincoln Summer Nights | Lincoln Square Park, 266 11th Street, Oakland | July 13, 5pm–8pm |
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| Bill Picket Rodeo | Rowell Ranch Rodeo Grounds, 9725 Dublin Canyon Rd, Castro Valley | July 14, 2:30pm–5pm |
Ready to try induction cooking?
The Induction Cooktop Lending Program from Ava allows you to borrow a standard (flat) induction or wok cooktop for 14 days—FREE! This program is available to all East Bay residents. The Induction Lending Kit includes a portable induction cooktop–standard or wok, and a compatible pan, operating instructions, recipes and a carrying bag.
Get the most out of induction cooking
Switching to induction is a great way to lower your carbon footprint, but there is a learning curve. The following resources make the adjustment to induction cooking easier:
- Tips for cooking on induction cooktops
- Induction videos featuring renowned local chefs
- Fun and easy to prepare recipes
- Operating instructions
- Digital version of the induction lending packet.
Get $250 to install a new electric range
Ava customers can qualify for a $250 rebate with BayRen for a new induction electric range when replacing an existing gas range.
Additional Resources
Home Electrification. The Switch is On is a collaborative campaign that supports home electrification by providing tools, resources, rebates, resources, and more. Download a copy of “Benefits of Electrification (PDF),” a home electrification fact sheet.
Rebates, Financing & Free Technical Assistance. BayREN (Bay Area Regional Energy Network) helps residents and property owners improve the health, comfort and energy efficiency of their buildings. Visit BayREN.org to access rebates for electric appliances, financing options, and for free unbiased advice on home electrification upgrades.
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