Mayor Karen Bass today announced a significant step in her Climate Action Plan, with the installation of 1,066 energy-efficient air conditioning units for residents in Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) properties. This initiative aims to protect vulnerable Angelenos from extreme heat while simultaneously lowering household energy costs.
The announcement, made at Nickerson Gardens, saw Mayor Bass joined by Congresswoman Maxine Waters, along with leaders from HACLA and LADWP. The project underscores the City’s commitment to climate resilience and environmental justice, demonstrating how the Climate Action Plan delivers tangible benefits by helping residents adapt to increasingly frequent and severe heat.
“As temperatures continue to rise across Los Angeles, protecting residents from extreme heat is both a public health priority and a climate priority,” said Mayor Bass. She added that this investment will help families stay safe, lower their energy bills, and improve quality of life, delivering “practical solutions that improve people’s lives today while building a healthier and more resilient Los Angeles for generations to come.”
Congresswoman Waters highlighted her role in securing over $4 million in federal Community Project funding to jumpstart this initiative for facilities in her district, including Nickerson Gardens, Imperial Courts, Gonzaque Village, and Jordan Downs. Councilmember Tim McOsker and HACLA President and CEO Lourdes Castro Ramírez also emphasized the importance of ensuring every family has a safe, comfortable home during dangerous heat events.
This project is part of the City’s Heat Mitigation Home Improvement Program (HMHIP), a partnership between the Mayor’s Office, HACLA, and LADWP, which leverages LADWP’s Cool LA initiative rebates for bulk purchases. The broader Climate Action Plan, released in April 2026, establishes over 50 measurable actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen climate resilience, and expand clean energy, with a focus on communities most impacted by climate change and pollution. The City continues to advance its climate goals, including becoming coal-free and completing major solar and battery storage facilities.