Your energy bill probably went up due to PG&E’s recent rate increase. Learn more about the rate increases, and how Ava is helping you save money every month on your bill. Learn more.
Rates
Ava Community Energy makes choosing locally controlled energy easy for your household or business by keeping rates competitive and stable while providing carbon-free and renewable power.
Rate Details
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Start Here for Specific Rate Schedules
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March 2024 Rates
2024 March System Fees (PDF)
2024 March Rate Sheet 2017 Vintage (PDF)
2024 March Rate Sheet 2018 Vintage (PDF)
2024 March Rate Sheet 2019 Vintage (PDF)
2024 March Rate Sheet 2020 Vintage (PDF)
2024 March Rate Sheet 2021 Vintage (PDF)
2024 March Rate Sheet 2022 Vintage (PDF)
2024 March Rate Sheet 2023 Vintage (PDF) -
January 2024 Rates
2024 January 1 System Fees (PDF)
2024 January 1 Rate Sheet 2017 Vintage (PDF)
2024 January 1 Rate Sheet 2018 Vintage (PDF)
2024 January 1 Rate Sheet 2019 Vintage (PDF)
2024 January 1 Rate Sheet 2020 Vintage (PDF)
2024 January 1 Rate Sheet 2021 Vintage (PDF)
2024 January 1 Rate Sheet 2022 Vintage (PDF)
2024 January 1 Rate Sheet 2023 Vintage (PDF)
2024 January Rate Comparison with PG&E (PDF) -
2023-2024 Rate Setting
Webinar on proposed EBCE rate changes, recorded June 3, 2023
Webinar on proposed EBCE rate changes, recorded June 6, 2023
Written Public Comments on 2023-2024 Value Proposition and Rate Setting
Steve Taylor - EBCE Public Comment 2023-2024 Value Proposition June 5, 2023 (PDF)
Jim Lutz - EBCE Public Comment 2023-2024 Value Proposition June 9, 2023 (PDF)
To view old rates, visit our historical rates page.
If you have questions about Ava's rates or your PG&E bill, please visit our Understand Your Energy Bill page or contact us.
Below is a table of what changes and what stays the same with Ava service.
What's New | What's the Same | |
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Receive 1 bill each month | X | |
Call PG&E to report outages and to start/stop service | X | |
Net Metering (Solar Customers) | X | |
CARE, FERA and Medical Baseline Allowance discounts | X | |
PG&E employee discount | X | |
Rate schedule (i.e. TOUC, EVA, B10) | X | |
Competitive pricing | X | |
100% carbon-free energy by 2030 | X | |
Choice of energy providers | X | |
More local energy programs | X | |
A brighter future | X |
Solar Customers
Ava Community Energy aims to deliver carbon-free, renewable energy to our customers at a competitive rate. Those values are embodied in our commitment to honor the Net Energy Metering (NEM) benefit that PG&E customers receive, and look for ways to increase the value installing local solar. Nothing says clean energy and local control more than generating renewable energy from your own home. Learn more on our Solar Customer page.
Special Rate Customers
As an Ava customer, if you are currently enrolled in any of the below discount programs, you will continue to receive your discounts with us. There’s no need to re-apply; all enrolled customers will maintain their discounts with Ava. Renewals and new enrollment applications are handled by PG&E – visit pge.com/financialassistance for more information.
California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program
Qualified households receive discounts on their energy bills through the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program. CARE eligibility is based on public assistance program participation or based on the number of individuals in your household and total gross household income. This monthly discount is a minimum of 20% on electric rates. To learn more about CARE and how to apply, visit PG&E’s webpage about CARE.
Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program
The Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program provides a monthly discount on your electric bills. The program is designed for income-qualified households of three or more persons. The monthly discount is 12% on electric rates. To learn more about FERA and how to apply, please visit PG&E’s webpage about FERA.
Medical Baseline
Medical Baseline is a financial assistance program for residential customers that have special energy needs due to qualifying medical conditions. Qualifying customers are allocated a larger quantity of energy within the Baseline tier of low cost power. To learn more about Medical Baseline and how to apply, please visit PG&E’s webpage about Medical Baseline.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP is a federally funded assistance program overseen by the California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) and administered by 32 Action Agencies throughout California. Services include the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP), and LIHEAP Weatherization. Visit California Department of Community Services & Development for more information.