Laguna Beach Sets Fleet Electrification Goal for Net Zero by 2040

Laguna Beach, California, aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, initiating a Fleet Electrification Implementation Plan. The city plans to replace 185 internal combustion vehicles with electric ones, starting with 125 non-emergency vehicles, at an estimated cost of $6.53 million. A $139,000 contract was awarded to ICF for consulting on the project, which will cost approximately $32.7 million over 15 years. Additionally, plans include electrifying the trolley system and developing charging infrastructure with funding from SoCal Edison.

Published Mar 21, 2026

Laguna Beach, California, has set a goal to reach net zero emissions by 2040. The city completed a Fleet Electrification Implementation Plan in 2023 and plans to convert 185 internal combustion vehicles to electric, focusing first on 125 non-emergency vehicles, with an estimated cost of $6.53 million.

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A $139,000 contract was awarded to ICF in March 2024 for consulting on the project, which is projected to cost $32.7 million over 15 years. Plans also include electrifying the natural gas trolley system and developing a micro-grid with solar energy. The infrastructure upgrade is expected to take 19-24 months, with SoCal Edison providing funding.