Los Angeles Officially Ends Its Use of Coal Power
Los Angeles marked a major turning point this week, announcing at the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator that the city and LADWP have permanently divested from coal.
For the first time, officials can say the city is no longer powered by coal-fueled energy. Not long ago, LA relied on two large coal plants for nearly half of its electricity. That meant residents were paying for out-of-state power that polluted local air, strained water resources, and added to a warming climate that already puts California at risk.
Over the past 15 years, LA has pushed hard to replace that dependence with solar, wind, and energy-efficiency programs. Those investments are cleaning the air, cutting utility bills, and creating new jobs across the city. Leaders say this shift isn’t just about fighting climate change. It’s about proving what a utility can do when it sets a clear goal and follows through.
City officials see this move away from coal as a foundation for wider change. As new clean-energy products and technologies come online, they’re reshaping how the city thinks about energy and how residents benefit from it. The hope is simple: build a cleaner, more resilient future that supports Los Angeles today and protects it for generations.
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For the first time, officials can say the city is no longer powered by coal-fueled energy. Not long ago, LA relied on two large coal plants for nearly half of its electricity. That meant residents were paying for out-of-state power that polluted local air, strained water resources, and added to a warming climate that already puts California at risk.
Over the past 15 years, LA has pushed hard to replace that dependence with solar, wind, and energy-efficiency programs. Those investments are cleaning the air, cutting utility bills, and creating new jobs across the city. Leaders say this shift isn’t just about fighting climate change. It’s about proving what a utility can do when it sets a clear goal and follows through.
City officials see this move away from coal as a foundation for wider change. As new clean-energy products and technologies come online, they’re reshaping how the city thinks about energy and how residents benefit from it. The hope is simple: build a cleaner, more resilient future that supports Los Angeles today and protects it for generations.
Learn more: Mayor.LACity.gov/News
#LACityGovernment #MayorofLA