Mayor Bass Releases Climate Action Plan for Los Angeles

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Accelerates Transition to 100% Clean Energy, Creates Green Jobs, and Meets Ambitious Climate Goals

LOS ANGELES - Mayor Karen Bass today released her Climate Action Plan for Los Angeles that outlines actions the City is taking to meet its ambitious climate goals and accelerates 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. Photos available here.

"We've already made L.A. 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. 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," said Mayor Bass. "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."

"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 center of sustainability is water," said Councilmember 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."

"As elected officials and public servants, we have no greater duty than to leave a sustainable blue Earth for future generations. And it's leadership like the Mayor's that is moving that forward," said Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, Chair of the Council's Energy and Environment Committee. "At the rate we're going, we will meet our goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2035, and we will meet our goal of water resiliency through technology like our Water Reclamation program. Thank you, Mayor Bass, for sharing this plan with us, and thank you for keeping that focus on the future."

"Mayor Bass' Climate Plan reflects a bold vision for a healthier, more resilient Los Angeles - one that recognizes nature-based solutions and green infrastructure as essential tools in addressing climate change," said Dr. Cassie Rauser, CEO of TreePeople. "At TreePeople, we are proud to help advance this vision by partnering to create cooler, greener, and more resilient communities across our region."

"This plan makes clear that the future of Los Angeles is both green and economically inclusive," said Bridget Netter, Senior Vice President of Programs & Talent Development for UNITE-LA. "Climate action is creating new career pathways across our region, and UNITE-LA is proud to partner with Mayor Bass and her office to help connect young people to the skills and opportunities that will power this transition."

Mayor 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, a huge win for environmental sustainability. The approval to double the capacity of this facility was made under Mayor 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 LADWP's reliance on imported water, including water that feeds Mono Lake.

Under Mayor Bass' leadership, Los Angeles has achieved historic clean energy milestones - from the full divestment from coal in our power supply to the completion of the Eland Solar-plus-Storage Center, one of the largest solar and battery storage projects in the country, and the doubling of fast chargers for electric vehicles. Mayor Bass' Climate Action Plan for Los Angeles serves as a strategic roadmap to:

• Increase L.A.'s renewable energy share to 80% by 2030 and 100% by 2035.

• Double L.A.'s local solar capacity by 2030 while prioritizing 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% from a 2020 baseline by 2030.

• Reduce the average carbon output of the materials used in new building construction by 40% by 2035.

• Electrify 100% of LADOT transit buses by 2028 and coordinate with Metro to accelerate its full bus electrification timeline.

• 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% 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, prioritizing high-water-use sites and disadvantaged communities.

• Use at least 50% 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% 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% by 2035.

• Source 70% 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 programs in green sectors, prioritizing equity-focused training and apprenticeships.

• Ensure 100% 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.

View the full plan at plan.mayor.lacity.gov.