The city of Los Angeles has created tens of thousands of green jobs, increased electric vehicle-charging infrastructure and added alternative energy sources such as solar, Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday.
Leading up to her second anniversary since taking office on Dec. 12, Bass is making stops across the city to highlight her administration’s efforts in reducing homelessness and reaching environmental goals, among other accomplishments.
“We have worked urgently to build a greener Los Angeles to make a healthier and more sustainable city,” Bass said during a news conference downtown.
“Our work has led to significant increases in EV charging infrastructure, record amounts of storm water captured and reducing emissions throughout the city with the goal of hitting 100% clean energy by 2035,” she added.
L.A. has reached its goal of creating more than 100,000 green jobs by the end of 2025 — one year earlier. There are nearly 16,000 electric vehicle chargers available, representing a 77% increase compared to 2022.
About 25,000 homes in the city are powered by electric and solar energy through the Eland Solar & Storage Center, a large-scale solar installation and battery storage system that opened this year.
Among the progress made in environmental goals, the city is one step closer to establishing its Donald C. Tillman Groundwater Replenishment Project in the San Fernando Valley.
Located in the Van Nuys area, the facility will be one of the largest potable reuse projects in the country. The project ground on Monday, and is expected to bolster the city’s supply of water for more than 250,000 Angelenos.
“We are making significant investments in infrastructure and programs to ensure our city continues to weather the impacts of climate change and maintain access to critical life services of water and power,” DWP CEO Janisse Quiñones said.