O’Farrell Lauds Commission’s Approval of Fully Electric Office Building

O’Farrell has pushed for full electrification of this project, which would be the first of its kind approved in the City of Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES – Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell today lauded the Los Angeles City Planning Commission’s approval of “Sunset + Wilcox,” which proposes to construct the first all-electric office building in the Los Angeles area.

“I’ve been proud to lead the City of Los Angeles’s efforts to decarbonize buildings, starting with public facilities, and I’ve always said that this would and should incentivize the private sector to follow suit. I am thrilled that, after much engagement with my office, this applicant is boldly taking this on – not because it’s required, but because it’s the right thing to do,” said Councilmember O’Farrell, the chair of the City Council’s Environmental Justice committee. “This is how Los Angeles is going to get to 100% carbon-free, renewable energy: with the public and private sectors each doing their part, and each prioritizing creative, innovative projects. I challenge all other applicants to follow this example.”

“Sunset + Wilcox,” which would be built at 6450 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, proposes a 15-story office building with more than 440,000 square feet of space. If ultimately approved and constructed, it will be the first all-electric office building (excluding commercial food uses for cooking purposes, consistent with recommendations from the Department of Building and Safety) in the City of Los Angeles, and one of the largest such structures in the country.

With O’Farrell at the helm, Los Angeles is projected to reach its goal of being powered by 100% carbon-free, renewable energy by 2035 – the most ambitious plan of any city in the United States. O’Farrell has led numerous environmental efforts including the City’s first Electric Vehicle Master Plan; decarbonizing City buildings and facilities; transitioning City infrastructure, equipment and purchases away from fossil fuel-generated materials; enhanced water conservation efforts; and the reduction and eventual elimination of single-use plastic in the City of Los Angeles.