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 Investment

Grants and Sponsorships

Solar panels with Alameda county in background

Part of Ava's mission is to reinvest profits directly into East Bay and Valley communities creating local green energy jobs and clean power projects. We do this in several ways, including community grants and local sponsorships.

Community Sponsorships

Three times per year, Ava issues sponsorships of up to $2,500 each to dozens of local organizations to help make our community shine.

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Community Grants

Ava offers grants to organizations in our service area through a competitive solicitations process targeting specific areas aligning with our mission.

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COVID-19 Response

Learn how Ava supported our community with donations and grants during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Deliving food during COVID-19