Service Plans
East Bay businesses are enjoying green energy at low rates. Choose from different service plan options, including 100% renewable energy and a lower-cost basic plan or return to PG&E bundled service.
The following comparison is for an average small commercial customer on the B-1 rate schedule. Here is a detailed breakdown of rates.
Bright Choice: Price: 5% below PG&E rates
Renewable 100: Price: 1/4 cent per kWh above PG&E rates
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Click here to learn more about the benefits of Renewable 100 for your business (PDF)
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Solar 
Wind 
Biomass & Biowaste, Geothermal, Eligible Hydroelectric 
Hydro 
Other or Unspecified 
Nuclear
Renewable 100
Click here to choose Renewable 100100% California solar & wind energy
100% eligible renewable
Price: 1/4 cent per kilowatt hour above PG&E rates$623.13
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $225.16 electric generation
- $386.53 electric delivery
- $11.61 additional non-Ava fees
Bright Choice
Click here to choose bright choiceOur basic plan, which provides savings compared to PG&E rates
49.4% eligible renewable energy
Price: 5% below PG&E rates$608.01
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $210.02 electric generation
- $386.53 electric delivery
- $11.61 additional non-Ava fees
For comparison, your previous basic plan
38.3% eligible renewable energy
$618.66
AVG. TOTAL COST/MO*
- $221.69 electric generation
- $386.53 electric delivery
- $11.61 additional non-Ava charges
Figures reflect Ava’s actual power mix from 2022 (most recently published). In accordance with Ava's goal of providing 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030, we forecast that the Bright Choice power mix will be 50% from renewable energy sources in 2022 and 54% in 2023. Historic power mix is published annually each summer for the preceding year.
*Based on an average B-1 customer using 1,386 kWh/month. The rate components do not sum exactly to the Total due to rounding.
You can change your service plan any time with Ava service, or choose PG&E by clicking on the “Click Here” buttons above.
If you previously opted out of Ava service and wish to return, click here.
To change your service plan you'll need your PG&E account number, the last name or business name tied to the account, and the ZIP code tied to the account.
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What’s your default plan?
| City | Plan |
|---|---|
| Albany | Renewable 100 |
| Berkeley | Renewable 100 |
| Dublin | Renewable 100 |
| Emeryville | Renewable 100 |
| Fremont | Bright Choice |
| Hayward | Renewable 100 |
| Livermore | Bright Choice |
| Newark | Bright Choice |
| Oakland | Bright Choice |
| Piedmont | Bright Choice |
| Pleasanton | Renewable 100 |
| San Leandro | Renewable 100 |
| Tracy | Bright Choice |
| Union City | Bright Choice |
| County of Alameda | Bright Choice |
