This is L.A.s Clean Energy Future Mayor Bass Opens One of Countrys Largest Solar Battery Energy Storage Projects To Serve Los Angeles

Mayor Karen Bass announced the successful completion of the Eland Solar-plus-Storage Center in Mojave, a significant solar and battery energy storage project designed to provide clean energy to more than 266,000 homes. This initiative will meet approximately 7% of Los Angeles's total energy demand while contributing to the city's goal of achieving 100% clean energy by 2035. Mayor Bass stated that the project is a milestone in the city's clean energy journey, with LADWP CEO Janisse Quiñones noting its low costs and reliability. The project results from collaboration between LADWP and Arevon Energy, with a power purchase agreement securing energy supply for the next 25 years. Phase 1 was completed in December, and Phase 2's completion is expected to raise the clean energy share to 64% by year-end.

Jonathan Parfrey from Climate Resolve emphasized the economic viability of solar power compared to fossil fuels. The Eland project is set to save LADWP ratepayers hundreds of millions of dollars over its duration. This investment illustrates the city's commitment to sustainable infrastructure and job creation.