As part of its mission to enhance housing sustainability and improve public health in the Boyle Heights community of Los Angeles, the East LA Community Corporation (ELACC) is transitioning to an all-electric energy system across its housing portfolio. This shift not only aims to reduce its carbon footprint but also addresses critical public health issues in Boyle Heights.
“At ELACC, we believe that affordable housing must also be sustainable housing,” said Monica Mejia, president and CEO of ELACC. “By integrating sustainability into the core of our development strategy, we are not just preserving homes for low-income families—we are creating healthier, more equitable communities.”
ELACC is implementing a comprehensive decarbonization strategy across its portfolio of 24 properties encompassing 482 housing units and 2,500 tenants. The first two projects undergoing this transformation are Lorena Terrace Apartments, built in 2003, and Vallejo Apartments, built in 1920. The properties will receive roughly $2.5 million initially for project improvements, and the entire portfolio will receive $500,000 for solar improvements.
