East Bay Community Energy
Shannon Rivers is a seasoned professional in the energy and water sectors, currently serving as Power Resources Senior Manager at Ava Community Energy since January 2023. Prior experience includes a tenure at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission from July 2016 to January 2023, where Shannon held roles as Lead Utility Specialist and Utility Analyst, focusing on energy supply portfolios and procurement strategies. Earlier positions include Water Conservation Technician at EBMUD and Sustainability Fellow at the City of Benicia, where Shannon championed various environmental initiatives. Educational credentials encompass a Master of Environmental Science and Management from Bren School, UC Santa Barbara, and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences from San Diego State University.
East Bay Community Energy
East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), is the local public electricity supplier in Alameda County and in the City of Tracy. EBCE is providing clean, green energy at low rates to our 635,000 customers. EBCE reinvests earnings back into the community to create local green energy jobs, local programs, and clean power projects. EBCE member cities include Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, Stockton, Tracy, and Union City. The unincorporated areas of Alameda County (including Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, San Lorenzo, and Sunol) are also served by EBCE.