FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 17, 2026

Contact:
Josh Valentine, Communications Director
jvalentine@swenergy.org

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[BOULDER, CO] – The Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) is proud to recognize its 2026 Allies — a diverse group of organizations helping advance energy efficiency, electrification, and clean energy solutions across the Southwest.

This year’s Allies reflect the full spectrum of the energy efficiency and clean energy economy. Leading national nonprofits and advocacy organizations such as ACEEE, Alliance to Save Energy, Building Performance Association, Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative, and U.S. Green Building Council continue to drive research, policy, and market transformation efforts that underpin progress across the region. Industry groups like the American Chemistry Council also play an important role in advancing materials innovation and supporting the development of more efficient, lower-emission technologies.

Financial and programmatic innovators like Energy Outreach Colorado and the Center for Energy and Environment are expanding access to energy efficiency and clean energy solutions, particularly for underserved communities, while organizations like The Climate Registry are advancing transparency and accountability in emissions tracking.

SWEEP’s Allies also include a strong group of engineering, consulting, and implementation partners — including DNV, ICF, TRC, CLEAResult, Michaels Energy, Resource Innovations, Franklin Energy, and Cascade Energy — who help design and deliver the programs that bring energy savings to homes, businesses, and industries.

Manufacturers and technology leaders such as Daikin Comfort Technologies, Dandelion Energy, Trane Technologies, Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf, and NAIMA are driving innovation in heating, cooling, geothermal systems, insulation, and building materials, helping make high-performance buildings more accessible and affordable.

SWEEP also partners with organizations advancing sustainable building design and engineering, including Green Building Initiative, Lotus Engineering & Sustainability, and Group14 Engineering, which provide technical expertise in energy modeling, sustainable design, and building performance to support more efficient, resilient buildings.

In the rapidly evolving electrification and mobility space, companies like Rivian, Renew Home, and Pearl are helping accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, smarter homes, and more efficient residential energy systems.

Finally, SWEEP works with infrastructure and energy service providers such as Cordia, ENFRA, Evergreen Energy Partners, and Western Mechanical Solutions, which are helping modernize energy systems and deliver large-scale efficiency and decarbonization projects across the region. SWEEP also values the leadership of local governments such as the City of Denver, which continues to serve as a model for advancing energy efficiency and climate solutions at the municipal level.

Together, these Allies play a critical role in supporting SWEEP’s mission to advance practical, cost-effective energy solutions that lower costs, reduce pollution, and improve quality of life across the American Southwest.

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