By investing a total of $17 billion in best practice utility energy efficiency programs, the Southwest region could realize $37 billion in utility system and public health benefits --meaning $20 billion in net benefits or $2650 for every household in the region today.

2013 Legislative Activity

State-level legislation can be an excellent tool for advancing energy efficiency. SWEEP actively engages in the legislative process in all the southwest states, with efforts ranging from researching and writing bill language, to building coalitions in support of energy efficiency legislation, to testifying at committee hearings.

Policies to Promote Electric Vehicles in the Southwest: A State Government Report Card

More widespread adoption of electric vehicles in southwestern states will bring important public benefits, including cleaner air and lower fuel costs. This report issues "report card" grades for six states for state government policies that advance EVs.