DATE: May 19, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Title
Ava Community Energy: Presentation of Impact Report by CEO Howard Chang
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the City Council reviews this informational report and receives a presentation from Ava Community Energy.
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SUMMARY
Ava Community Energy has been Hayward’s electricity provider since 2018. Ava’s Chief Executive Officer, Howard Chang, will present a summary of their recently published Impact Report (Attachment II). The report includes an overview of Ava Community Energy, their power generation, local programs, customer bill savings, and community benefits. The agency was established in 2016 as East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) and in 2023, the name was changed to Ava Community Energy.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Impact Report