Los Angeles Secures $600 Million in Cleantech Pledges for 2028 Games

The pledges, announced during the Road to 2028 Summit at the Intuit Dome, represent a significant push to leave a tangible environmental legacy for the city. Co-chaired by NBA star Russell Westbrook and LACI CEO Matt Petersen, the initiative seeks to align regional growth with aggressive sustainability targets. The capital is earmarked for diverse projects, ranging from LA County’s $280 million push for zero-carbon energy to the Los Angeles Unified School District’s plan to electrify a quarter of its bus fleet by 2028.

Additional efforts include a $50 million commitment from TreePeople to plant 28,000 trees across Southern California and $186 million from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to strengthen grid reliability and expand solar access for low-income residents. These efforts build upon a broader trend of regional growth, with an upcoming LACI report indicating that approximately $11 billion has been deployed into clean energy and transportation infrastructure across Los Angeles County since 2020. As the city prepares to host the world, the focus remains on ensuring these investments provide long-term economic and environmental benefits for local communities well beyond the closing ceremonies.