L.A. Area Chamber Commends Mayor Karen Bass and LADWP for Securing $8M Grant for L.A. Energy Infrastructure

by L.A. Area Chamber

LOS ANGELES, CA - September 25, 2024 - The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement, commending Mayor Karen Bass and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for securing $8 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Grid Deployment Office, awarded through the Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentive program.

"We applaud Mayor Bass and LADWP for their leadership in securing this critical funding to strengthen our city's energy infrastructure," stated Maria S. Salinas, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. "This investment will enhance our energy resilience and ensure that Los Angeles continues to meet the needs of its businesses and residents as we transition toward a more sustainable future."

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About The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of a broad spectrum of organizations across the private, non-profit, academic, and public sectors, including the business community, job creators, and innovators in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. As the oldest and largest business association in the region, the Chamber has a long-standing history of convening business leaders, communities, and policy makers to promote a vibrant economy. For more information visit www.lachamber.com.