PowerFlex, the County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department and Partners Install New Electric Vehicle Charging at Carmelitos to Drive Equitable Access in Long Beach
WHAT: The County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department (ISD), in partnership with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), PowerFlex, and Southern California Edison (SCE), is hosting a community celebration event, “Charge Up Carmelitos!”, to celebrate the deployment of 20 new Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at the Carmelito’s Public Housing Development. This project provides a much-needed resource for the community, with public and private entities joining forces to expand equitable access to clean transportation. Ten of the new chargers will serve Carmelitos residents and are accessible to the public, and the remaining ten are for LACDA fleet operations, all contributing to the broader sustainable mobility initiatives in the County.
WHEN: Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The speaking program will begin at 10:30 a.m. and highlights include:
- Opening remarks from ISD, LACDA, PowerFlex, and SCE.
- A PowerFlex charging demonstration.
- Community resource fair with local organizations.
- Official ribbon-cutting photo moment.
- Complimentary breakfast and coffee.
WHERE: Carmelitos Public Housing Development (LACDA Community Center)
- Address: 851 E. Via Carmelitos, Long Beach, CA 90805
- Parking: Street parking is available along the LACDA Community Center.
WHO: Speakers and presenters include:
- Michael Owh, Director, County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department
- Minh Lee, General Manager, County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department Energy and Environmental Service
- Emilio Salas, Executive Director, The Los Angeles County Development Authority
- Raphael Declercq, CEO, PowerFlex
- Lauren Neff, Senior Advisor, Southern California Edison
- Carmelitos residents, community members and stakeholder organizations.
WHY: This project demonstrates Los Angeles County’s deep commitment to clean transportation and ensures this transition happens equitably, so no community is left behind. The new installation directly advances the County’s and state’s goal to enable the transition to cleaner transportation for all residents. This is equity in action, providing Carmelitos residents and the surrounding community with the same access to reliable, sustainable EV charging solutions available in other parts of the County. These combined efforts reinforce broader clean mobility initiatives that reduce environmental harm and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, and supporting a cleaner, healthier future for all residents. This successful public-private collaboration serves as a model for expanding affordable, reliable EV charging access where it is needed the most.
- For more information regarding the County’s clean transportation initiatives click here.
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