Ava Community Energy (Ava) today (July 8) announced the launch of its Ava Bike Electric instant rebate program, which aims to increase equitable e-bike adoption, reduce transportation-related carbon emissions, and support local businesses. Ava is the not-for-profit public electricity supplier to Alameda County and the cities of Stockton, Lathrop, and Tracy.
Ava Bike Electric aims to increase equitable e-bike adoption, reduce transportation-related carbon emissions, and support local businesses.
Customers of Ava Community Energy, as well as residents of Alameda County who are 18 years or older, are eligible to participate in the program. Funding partner Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) provided $4 million of the $10 million program budget.
"Ava is dedicated to increasing access to cleaner energy and enabling the adoption of products that take advantage of it. Consumers are discovering that the electric option - be that a car, an induction cooktop, a heat pump, or a bike - is not only greener, it's just a better experience," said Howard Chang, CEO of Ava Community Energy. "What's more, research shows that over half the daily trips taken in the US are under three miles. Shifting even a portion of those trips from a gas-powered car to an e-bike would have an outsized impact on our residents' health, the economy, and air quality. We are proud to do our part to further e-bike adoption with the Ava Bike Electric program."
The program aims to distribute between 8,200 and 9,200 instant rebates between now and September 2026. Approximately 600 rebates, worth $400 to $1,500 each, will be awarded every month through a random selection drawing. Over 40% of the program funds are reserved for eligible income-qualified applicants who are enrolled in California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE), Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA), or Energy Assistance Program (EAP).
"Expanding affordable access to e-bikes directly advances the Commission's goals to support a transportation system that is both sustainable and equitable and advances innovation," said Tony Tavares, Executive Director of Alameda CTC. "Alameda CTC is proud to deliver on Measure BB's promise to invest in active transportation and improve quality of life in Alameda County."
E-bikes are a fun and convenient carbon-free option for commutes, errands, outings, and recreation. The Ava Bike Electric program helps eligible participants get the right type of e-bike for their needs:
The program is designed not only to reduce carbon emissions and improve well-being, but also to invest in local businesses. All Ava Bike Electric instant rebates must be redeemed at a participating local bike shop. At the time of launch, the participating bike shops are:
Berkeley
- Blue Heron Bicycles
- Rad Power
- Sports Basement
- Stay True Cycles
Castro Valley
- Trek Bicycles of Castro Valley
City of Alameda
- Alameda Bicycle
Dublin
- Dublin Cyclery
- Trek Bicycle of Dublin
Fremont
- CentriPEDAL Bicycles
- The Bicycle Garage
Livermore
- Pedego Electric Bikes
- Trek Bicycle of Livermore
Oakland
- Laurel Cyclery
- Rhythm Bikes
- The New Wheel
- Tip Top Bike Shop
- Trek Bicycle of Oakland
Pleasanton
- Superfly Wheels
Stockton
- Robby's Bicycles
Tracy
- Tracy Cyclery
Visit avaenergy.org/bike-electric to learn more, see if you qualify, and apply for a rebate.
About Ava Community Energy
Ava Community Energy (Ava) is the not-for-profit public power provider for more than 2 million residents and commercial customers in Alameda County and the cities of Tracy, Stockton, and Lathrop. As one of 25 community choice aggregation (CCA) programs operating in California, Ava is part of the movement to provide energy choice while expediting local and statewide climate action goals. Ava is committed to creating a brighter future in our communities and beyond by providing clean power at competitive rates, reinvesting in our member communities, and developing programs that make it easy for customers to discover and adopt clean energy solutions. To date, Ava has saved customers more than $150 million and contracted for more than one gigawatt of renewable energy projects. For more information about Ava Community Energy, visit AvaEnergy.org
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