Parts of California · Performance incentive
Ava SmartHome Charging
Run by Ava Community Energy, with Optiwatt
Ava customers who charge an EV or plug-in hybrid at home can enroll in managed charging through the Optiwatt app and earn a $75 joining reward per vehicle plus $25 a year.
Amounts
How much you get
$75 one-time reward per enrolled vehicle or charger after your first verified home charging session, then $25 per year per vehicle while you stay enrolled. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Joining reward (per vehicle or charger) | $75 |
| Annual reward (per vehicle) | $25 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
Ava customer who charges at least one EV or PHEV at home at least once a month.
The vehicle or charger must be on the program's eligible list (Terms and Conditions).
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Sign up for a free Optiwatt account.
- Add your address and vehicles and get verified.
- Complete your first home charging session to get the $75 reward.
- Keep charging at home with managed scheduling to earn annual rewards.
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Ava SmartHome Charging pay?
$25 to $75, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Does it matter where I live?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Parts of California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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