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Los Angeles releases latest Climate Action Plan
It comprises 50-plus actions creating a path for the City to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, double local solar production and install 120,000 EV chargers.
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Who: City of Los Angeles.
What: Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass has released the Climate Action Plan for Los Angeles, outlining actions the City is taking to meet its climate goals and accelerate the City’s current climate work.
Why: To deliver concrete, measurable climate outcomes that double down on progress so far and further clean the air, create green jobs and build a more sustainable city.
When: The plan features a number of deadlines for its actions and aims to creat a clear path for the City to reach carbon neutrality by 2045.
Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass has released the Climate Action Plan for Los Angeles, outlining actions the City is taking to meet its climate goals and accelerate the City’s current climate work.
The plan comprises more than 50 actions that deliver concrete, measurable climate outcomes. It creates a clear path for the City to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, double local solar production, and install 120,000 EV chargers.
Doubling down on climate action efforts
Bass made the announcement at the Donald C Tillman Water Reclamation Plant in Van Nuys, which is currently under construction to double its water-purifying capacity. The approval to double the capacity of this facility was made under Bass’ leadership.
Once complete in 2027, the facility will be able to purify 45 million gallons of water a day – enough for 500,000 Angelenos – and reduce Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s (LADWP) reliance on imported water, including water that feeds Mono Lake.
“We’re not just setting goals, we’re delivering results. And we’re showing the country, and the world, what’s possible with bold climate leadership”
“We’ve already made LA coal-free, opened one of the largest solar and battery storage facilities in the country, and doubled the number of EV chargers in Los Angeles,” said Bass.
“With this plan, we’re doubling down on that progress and moving full steam ahead to clean our air, create green jobs, and build a more sustainable city.
“We’re not just setting goals, we’re delivering results. And we’re showing the country, and the world, what’s possible with bold climate leadership.”
The Climate Action Plan for Los Angeles serves as a strategic roadmap to:
- Increase LA’s renewable energy share to 80 per cent by 2030 and 100 per cent by 2035
- Double LA’s local solar capacity by 2030 while prioritising disadvantaged communities and advancing distributed energy resources
- Cut carbon pollution from goods movement by investing in zero emission trucks and charging infrastructure at the Port of Los Angeles
- Increase the energy efficiency of buildings by 15 per cent from a 2020 baseline by 2030
- Reduce the average carbon output of the materials used in new building construction by 40 per cent by 2035
- Electrify 100 per cent of LA Department of Transport transit buses by 2028 and coordinate with Metro to accelerate its full bus electrification timeline
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- Install 120,000 new public and multifamily charging ports by 2030 and ensure BSL installs 10,000 of these chargers in disadvantaged communities
- Increase the number of used electric vehicle rebates delivered in disadvantaged communities from approximately 6,000 (2026 baseline) to 10,000 by 2030
- Partner with airlines, fuel suppliers, and end-users to increase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) use at LAX and Van Nuys Airport, targeting a 28 per cent increase from a 40-million-gallon baseline (2024) by 2030
- Replace non-functional turf in City and commercial facilities and landscapes with California native or climate-adapted plants by 2027, prioritising high-water-use sites and disadvantaged communities
- Use at least 50 per cent of locally produced compost and mulch within Los Angeles by 2030 to enhance soil health, support the growth of plants, improve stormwater infiltration, and increase carbon storage
- Increase overall tree canopy to cover 25 per cent citywide by 2035
- Adopt an Oil and Gas Drilling Ordinance in 2026 that prohibits new oil and gas extraction and establishes the process to terminate existing oil and gas extraction across the city
- Reduce potable water use from 133 gallons per capita per day by 25 per cent by 2035
- Source 70 per cent of Los Angeles’ water locally by 2035 and reach total stormwater capture capacity of 150,000 acre-feet per year (supporting water for approximately 1.8 million Angelenos) by 2035 to help replenish groundwater and improve water quality
- Eliminate organic waste going to landfills by 2035
- Train more than 400 people annually in the City’s career pathway programmes in green sectors, prioritising equity-focused training and apprenticeships.
- Ensure 100 per cent of concession containers and foodware are reusable, recyclable, or compostable for 2028 Olympic & Paralympic community events to advance Los Angeles’ commitment to phase out single-use plastics.
“Thank-you to mayor Karen Bass for her visionary leadership in advancing a historic climate action plan that keeps Los Angeles at the forefront of sustainable innovation while centering equity and community resilience. Here in Council District 6, we know that at the centre of sustainability is water,” said council member Imelda Padilla.
“Access to clean water is a fundamental right, and investing in modern water infrastructure is what makes that possible. We are focused on strengthening how we deliver critical water resources, from local reclamation and recycling systems to broader regional networks that bring water reliability to our communities.
“By deepening our understanding of the infrastructure that powers and waters our region and working with partners across these systems, we are ensuring Angelenos continue to receive this essential resource while building a more sustainable and resilient future for Los Angeles.”
The full Climate Action Plan for Los Angeles can be viewed at plan.mayor.lacity.gov.
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