Solar PV - CDA Truax Apartments
September 27, 2024 Update
Quarter 4 Update
Installation crews consisting of City of Madison staff Journey Electricians, Lead Workers, and Green Power Trainee apprentices have mobilized to the site and begun installation of solar racking on the rooftops. A roofing subcontractor is also onsite installing supports for racking. Work will continue on the rooftops throughout Q4 pending weather and inside the buildings through 2025.
Project Details
Project Information
Project Overview
This project will install 440 kW of solar electric (PV) panels on several buildings at the Community Development Divisions (CDA) public housing Truax Campus on the east side of Madison, WI. When complete, the arrays will generate ~561,000 kWh of electricity per year reducing operational costs for CDA and tenants. The array will be installed by the Engineering Division’s GreenPower program where trainees with little to no electrical skills are provided on-the-job training through solar installations on City buildings.
Project Schedule
City User Agency: City of Madison Community Development Authority (CDA)
Planning and Design: Q2 2023 through Q1 2024
Construction Bid Doc Preparation: Q1 2024
Construction Start Date: June 2024
Expected Completion Date: Q4 2025
In the News
February 20, 2023 City of Madison
Senator Baldwin visits Madison to Highlight $1.5 Million Federal Investment in Solar Energy
Feb. 20, 2023 WSMN Fox47
Senator Baldwin Delivers Funds for Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Economy
Feb. 20, 2023 WSAW TV7
Sen. Baldwin Celebrates Federal Funding for Clean Energy and Reduced Energy Costs
Feb. 20, 2023 WMTV NBC15
Sen. Baldwin Celebrates Funding in Madison for Renewable Energy and Job Creation
Feb. 20, 2023 Channel3000.com
Baldwin touts green energy efforts during stop at Madison fire station
Jan. 12, 2023 Wisconsin Public Radio (NPR)
Wisconsin solar projects get a boost after federal omnibus bill sends more than $255.7M to the state
Dec. 22, 2022 Baldwin.Senate.gov
Senator Baldwin Secures Over $255 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Legislation