December 5, 2007
‘First Green Home in East L.A.’ Press Conference
Photography by Martin Zamora, L.A. County Chief Executive Office

On Wednesday, December 5, 2007, L.A. County Sup. Gloria Molina joined environmental advocates, green energy entrepreneurs, and local residents to celebrate the first “green home” in East L.A. Owned by Ms. Margarita Ibarra, the home—located at 520 South Arizona Avenue—features solar panels, special insulation, a tankless water heater, and an electric meter that goes backwards when the home at times actually generates electricity. “Green” homeowners typically enjoy savings of up between 30 and 80 percent in the first year. Thanks to a partnership between L.A. County and Enterprise Home Ownership Partners (EHOP), hundreds of unincorporated First District L.A. County residents may qualify for the Green Grant Program. To learn more, contact Ms. Patricia Mejia, program officer with EHOP, at (213) 833-7988 ext. 24 or go to www.enterprisecommunity.org. Back to gallery