SDCEA collaborates on Midland Apartments
PrintInnovative Housing and Childcare Solution Breaks Ground in Buena Vista
An innovative initiative, aimed at supporting local families with housing and childcare, was celebrated at a groundbreaking event April 1 in Buena Vista. SDCEA is pleased to have played a part in launching this exciting project.
The Midland Apartments, a public-private 60-unit apartment project, will also include a 4,600-square-foot childcare center. The project has been made possible by the town of Buena Vista, Buena Vista housing builder Fading West and multiple other public and private entities. The project will feature 60 deed-restricted apartments that are hoped to help with the local workforce housing shortage.
One of the marquee features of the apartments is their design for energy-efficiency and potential future energy needs. Through a significant electrification program, Fading West qualified for $218,600 in energy rebates through a partnership with SDCEA’s wholesale power supplier, Tri-State Generation and Transmission. Fading West used the incentive to offset costs for the project, placing high-efficiency, all-electric heating systems in the apartments. This eco-friendly approach not only brings substantial cost savings to build the project and for residents’ utility bills going forward, but also aligns with Colorado’s clean energy initiatives. The apartments will also be constructed for potential solar capacity and EV charging.
Gary Kelly, CEO of SDCEA, emphasized the value of these advancements: “We are excited to contribute to this vital initiative, which assists in the efforts to provide accessible housing and childcare services in the community. The collaboration with Tri-State ensures a cost-effective, low emissions, and efficient heating system, setting a benchmark for future developments.”
All SDCEA members are encouraged to learn more about various rebates and energy-efficiency programs available for residential and commercial new construction and existing buildings by visiting myelectric.coop/energyefficiency.
“This installation not only promotes energy efficiency but also contributed towards keeping costs manageable. It symbolizes our continued support in enhancing the local infrastructure for housing, aligning with our broader goal of nurturing the communities we serve,” added Kelly.
