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Littleton Housing Authority Receives Grant for Energy Upgrades

The Littleton Housing Authority (LHA) was recently awarded grant funding from Energy Outreach Colorado for energy efficiency upgrades at their 69-unit Powers Circle project. Located at 123, 163 and 183 West Powers Circle in Littleton, LHA purchased these three market rate apartment buildings in October of 2008. Improvements have included boiler replacement in each of the buildings with high efficiency models and all new Energy-Star rated, low-e coated windows. The funding for these improvements originated from Xcel Energy’s Multi-family Demand Side Management program, which is administered and managed by Energy Outreach Colorado.

Denver Water, in partnership with Mile High Youth Corps, provided grant funding for and installed low-flow toilets in many of the apartments at Powers Circle, replacing many of the original 30-40 year old toilets that were present in many of the apartments when the buildings were purchased by LHA. Furthering the water conservation efforts, Xcel Energy provided new high-efficiency showerheads and sink aerators for every apartment. As a part of the grant, Xcel also provided compact fluorescent light bulbs, which Mile High Youth Corps installed, replacing all of the bulbs in each property.

Energy Outreach Colorado is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low-income Coloradoans by providing energy bill-pay assistance and funding energy efficiency measures in affordable housing.

Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) improves communities and the lives of youth by putting young people to work in urban neighborhoods, public parks and open spaces. By integrating paid work experience on community projects with career exploration, education and life skills training, the Corps helps youth develop the skills they need to succeed in the classroom, the workforce and everyday life.

The value of the grants resulted in over $250,000 being invested in the community and utilized approximately 30 jobs for the projects.