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Topics getting the most attention in Hayward public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Heat pump water heater program expansion

The city expanded its heat pump water heater direct installation program from select neighborhoods to the whole city, with installation cost help available by phone or text.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

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Ava Community Energy Impact Report

Hayward's default electricity provider reported $8.6 million in local customer savings, 55,000 local accounts, and programs including e-bike rebates and home battery incentives. The CEO also discussed how the agency is approaching data center power demands without shifting costs to residents.

1 mentionLast discussed May 19, 2026