Ava Community Energy Data Access Guide
Ava Community Energy (formerly East Bay Community Energy) is a Community Choice Aggregator serving Alameda County and parts of San Joaquin County. Ava supplies the electricity generation while PG&E continues to provide delivery, metering, billing, and all data-access systems. C&I energy data is therefore accessed entirely through PG&E's Share My Data (Green Button Connect) and Green Button Download platforms.
How to Get Your Ava Community Energy Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E Online Portal | ✓ | — | All | Billing, usage summary | Real-time | Web, PDF |
| Green Button Download | ✓ | ✓ | All | 15-min interval, billing | Varies | XML, CSV |
| Share My Data API | ✓ | ✓ | All | 15-min interval, billing, account | ~2 business days | XML (ESPI) |
| EDI (810/814/820) | ✓ | — | Large C&I / ESPs | Billing, payment | Daily | ANSI X12 |
Billing Data Access
Ava customers receive a single consolidated PG&E bill that itemizes Ava generation charges as a separate line item alongside PG&E delivery charges. All billing data access runs through PG&E systems, not Ava.
What Data Is on Your Ava Community Energy Bill
- Monthly bill total
- Ava generation charges (itemized)
- PG&E delivery, transmission charges
- Taxes and fees
- Payment history and due dates
- Rate schedule information
How to Download Ava Community Energy Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Log in to the PG&E business account at https://myaccount.pge.com
- 02Open Billing & History and select the service accounts to review
- 03Download PDF bills, or authorize a vendor through Share My Data for automated billing data via API
- 04For bulk/automated billing, use the Share My Data ESPI API (up to 4 years history, ~2 business day latency)
How to Download Ava Community Energy Bills (Residential)
- 01Register or log in at https://myaccount.pge.com using your 10-digit PG&E account number
- 02Open the View & Pay Bill / Billing & History section
- 03Review current bill including the separate Ava generation line item
- 04Download historical bills as PDF (12-24 months available)
Third-Party Access to Ava Community Energy Billing Data
PG&E Share My Data (billing)
- 01Vendor registers at https://sharemydata.pge.com
- 02Customer authorizes the vendor in the PG&E portal
- 03Vendor retrieves monthly billing data via ESPI API
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Ava Community Energy Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
Ava customers have PG&E Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) smart meters recording electricity in 15-minute intervals. Interval data is accessed via PG&E Green Button Download (Download My Data) and Share My Data (Connect My Data).
How to Download Ava Community Energy Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Log in at https://myaccount.pge.com
- 02Open Energy & Usage / My Energy then View Usage Details
- 03Click Green Button Download My Data
- 04Select a custom date range (up to 24+ months)
- 05Export as XML (ESPI standard) or CSV
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Ava Community Energy rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Sources
Third-Party API Access
Third parties access Ava customer data exclusively through PG&E's Share My Data program. After PG&E vendor approval and customer authorization, vendors pull 15-minute interval and billing data via ESPI REST APIs.
Available Ava Community Energy API Endpoints
| Function | Endpoint | Method | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAuth authorization | https://api.pge.com/datacustodian/oauth/v2/authorize | GET | OAuth redirect |
| Token exchange | https://api.pge.com/datacustodian/oauth/v2/token | GET | JSON |
| Retrieve bulk interval data | https://api.pge.com/GreenButtonConnect/espi/1_1/resource/Batch/Bulk/{bulkId} | GET | XML (ESPI) |
| List usage points | /espi/1_1/resource/UsagePoint | GET | XML (ESPI) |
How to Register as a Ava Community Energy API Vendor
- 01Register as a vendor at https://sharemydata.pge.com
- 02Complete PG&E application and security review (typically 5-10 business days)
- 03Receive OAuth client credentials
- 04Implement OAuth 2.0 authorization code flow
- 05Customer authorizes the vendor; retrieve data via ESPI endpoints
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
Supported Ava Community Energy EDI Transaction Sets
| Code | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 810 | Invoice / Billing | Delivers itemized billing including Ava generation and PG&E delivery charges |
| 814 | General Request / Response | Account inquiries, enrollment, and confirmations |
| 820 | Payment Order | Payment remittance for consolidated billing arrangements |
How to Enroll in Ava Community Energy EDI
- 01Contact PG&E EDI Support at EDISupport@pge.com / (415) 973-6678
- 02Request the 810 and 814 v4010 implementation guides
- 03Execute the Trading Partner Agreement (Form 79-861)
- 04Complete EDI setup form and choose a VAN or direct connection
- 05Complete a 2-4 week testing cycle, then go live
Sources
Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
Because Ava only sets the generation component and uses PG&E's schedule structure, C&I rate analysis hinges on the generation delta versus PG&E plus unchanged PG&E delivery charges. Bright Choice delivers a modest generation discount (~0.5%); Renewable 100 carries a clean-energy premium (~1.75 cents/kWh). The January 2026 ~20% Bright Choice generation rate cut widened savings versus PG&E.
Ava Community Energy Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| B-1 / B-6 (Small-Medium Commercial) | Smaller commercial loads; generation discount under Bright Choice. |
| B-10 / B-19 (Large Commercial TOU + Demand) | Demand-metered commercial; TOU generation plus PG&E demand charges. |
| B-20 (Industrial / Transmission) | Transmission-level industrial loads. |
Ava Community Energy Rate Features & TOU Details
- Generation-only provider; PG&E bills delivery
- Mirrors PG&E commercial schedules (B-1/B-6/B-10/B-19/B-20)
- Opt-out anytime; opt-up to Renewable 100 available
- Per-account plan selection for multi-site portfolios
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Ava Community Energy Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
Renewable 100 for LEED
Ava retains and retires RECs on behalf of enrolled commercial customers to support 100% clean-energy and LEED claims.
- 01Contact Ava customer support
- 02Enroll qualifying accounts in Renewable 100 for LEED
- 03Ava retires RECs on your behalf
PG&E Energy Data Request Portal
Aggregated, anonymized usage data by ZIP code and customer segment for research and planning (no customer-specific data).
- 01Visit https://pge-energydatarequest.com
- 02Download public aggregated datasets by quarter, commodity, and customer class
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠Ava provides generation only; all data access depends on PG&E systems and timelines.
- ⚠No Ava-specific API; programmatic access is via PG&E Share My Data (ESPI/OAuth).
- ⚠Share My Data interval and billing latency is ~2 business days.
- ⚠Exact per-kWh generation rates vary by city/vintage and are published only in Ava's January rate sheets, not as a single flat tariff.
Ava Community Energy Data Access FAQ
How do C&I customers access interval data for Ava accounts?▾
Through PG&E. Ava maintains no metering systems; use PG&E Green Button Download for self-service 15-minute interval exports, or authorize a vendor via PG&E Share My Data (Connect My Data) for automated ESPI API access (up to 4 years history, ~2 business day latency).
Does switching to Ava change my data access or billing?▾
No. PG&E still owns the meter, issues a single consolidated bill, and runs all data systems. Ava generation charges simply appear as a separate line item, and all Green Button / Share My Data / EDI access is unchanged.
Which rate schedule applies to my business?▾
Ava mirrors PG&E's commercial schedules (B-1, B-6, B-10, B-19, B-20), so your Ava schedule matches your existing PG&E schedule. Ava sets only the generation rate; PG&E continues to bill delivery and demand charges.
Can a multi-site business choose different plans per location?▾
Yes. Owners of multiple accounts can opt up to Renewable 100 or opt out to PG&E on an individual per-account basis through Ava's change-your-plan tool.
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