SWEEP - Building Efficiency in the Southwest

Building Efficiency in the Southwest

News and Updates

SWEEP and City of Denver host workshop on above-code strategies [more]
U.S. Conference of Mayors Endorses the Adoption of The 30% Solution for 2009 IECC. [more]
Albuquerque adopts green building code [more]
SWEEP hosts workshops on zero energy homes [more]
Colorado energy codes training [more]
Utah energy codes training [more]
SW utilities offer incentives for highly efficient homes [more]

Cost-effective energy efficiency measures for residential and commercial buildings in the Southwest include:

Reducing heating and cooling loads through shading, proper orientation, and reflective surfaces, such as cool roofs
Improving the building envelope through air sealing, higher insulation levels and more efficient windows
Installing high efficiency heating and cooling systems, including evaporative cooling
Using energy efficient water heating, including gas tankless and solar thermal systems
Installing ENERGY STAR qualified appliances and lighting, and turning electronics and other devices off when not in use

For more information about ways to save energy in your home or business, see SWEEP’s Consumer Tips and Business Tips.

SWEEP promotes the adoption of programs and policies that increase the energy efficiency of new and existing buildings. There are many opportunities to save energy in residential and commercial buildings in the Southwest.

SWEEP works to promote more efficient building practices in the Southwest by:

Advocating for the development and adoption of more stringent residential and commercial building energy codes at the state and municipal levels

Conducting analyses and outreach on the benefits of highly efficient homes, including ‘zero-energy homes'

Participating in utility energy efficiency program planning and advocating for additional utility incentives and programs that support building efficiency, such as training and design assistance

Developing case studies of exemplary energy-efficient buildings and projects in the region

More information about SWEEP’s building efficiency program activities, state and regional information resources are available from the following sections of the SWEEP web site:

News and Events
Provides updates on recent energy efficiency program and policy actions, new publications and upcoming events

Information Resources by State Provides state-by-state information on building efficiency programs, policies and initiatives in the Southwest

Energy Codes and Best Practices
Describes the status of current state and local codes, and provides information on above-code policies and best practices for implementing energy codes.

High Performance / Zero-Energy Homes
Describes how homebuilders can achieve 50% or greater energy savings in new homes by combining highly efficient homes with renewable energy systems. Includes profiles of high performance home programs and projects, technical reports and links to information resources.

Green Building Initiatives
Provides information on green building programs and policies in the Southwest region, including profiles of leading municipal green building programs.

Energy Efficiency Publications and Resources
A library of publications by SWEEP on energy efficiency technologies, programs, policies and legislation.

Please send your questions or requests for more information to:

Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP)
info@swenergy.org
(303) 447-0078 x3

Let us know about additional information on high performance homes, commercial buildings, developments, and policies in the Southwest region not currently listed on our website. Please send an email to Christina Panoska.

Building Efficiency in the Southwest

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