East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) is now Ava Community Energy (Ava). New name, new look. Same clean energy, low rates, and local programs.

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Community Sponsorships

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Ava Community Energy (Ava) is dedicated to awarding local community organizations a portion of our excess revenue. Funding areas include, but are not necessarily limited to sports, art, music, and STEM. To see examples of our past sponsorship, scroll down below.

The maximum award amount will be $2,500 per organization per award round, and Ava expects to fund approximately 12 recipients per round. Applicants are reviewed three times a year, per the schedule below. Funds shall be used to support a specific activity or defined program area.

Community Sponsorship Schedule

Applications Accepted Awards Issued Funds Used By
January - March April December
May - July August April following year
September - November December August following year

Sponsorship Spotlights

On October 24, 2023, EBCE became Ava. We are still in the process of updating our branding. This information is accurate and current, even though it may say EBCE instead of Ava.

Bill Credit Donation

Are you hosting a fundraising event that benefits people in Ava’s service area? Ava wants to contribute by providing a $50 credit on your PG&E bill that can be used as a door prize or auction item. Contact Shuge at sluo@AvaEnergy.org for more information.

Past Community Sponsorship Recipients