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Promoting greater energy efficiency and clean transportation in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

Our Work

SWEEP promotes the expansion and improvement of utility energy efficiency programs, sustainable building codes and regulations, and the advancement of clean transportation in the Southwest. We work on policy to establish energy equity for vulnerable communities, cost savings for homeowners and commuters, and advocacy for tackling the climate crisis.

News & Events

Events

  • IREC webinar: Planning for the equitable and safe deployment of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure

    REGISTER HERE On October 10, join experts from across the country for insights on best practices to make the local approval process for siting and installation of charging infrastructure clear, predictable, and equitable. The webinar will include case studies from leading municipalities. In this webinar, panelists include Karen Apple, Electric Vehicle Program Manager at the […]

  • ACEEE National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource

    Philadelphia, PA PA, United States

    VIEW SWEEP'S PRESENTATION The 2023 Energy Efficiency as Resource (EER) conference in Philadelphia was a big success! Attendees explored how efficiency efforts have expanded and evolved amid a transforming utility industry. After the 2021 online event, EER was back in person in October 2023 for the first time and brought together a diverse group of nearly […]

  • BEL-CO Colorado Electrification Infrastructure Summit

      VIEW THE WEBINAR All the major utilities in Colorado are now offering substantial rebates for heat pumps and heat pump water heaters (HPWHs), and state and federal tax credits are also available. In addition, new low-cost financing options are becoming readily available, making energy efficiency and electrification improvements even more attractive. Many HVAC contractors […]

  • Electric Bicycles 101

    In this free webinar, you will learn about the features and benefits of electric bicycles, the public interest and community benefits associated with this form of transportation, and explore what other communities are doing to plan for, and incentivize, electric bicycle use. VIEW WEBINAR  

  • IREC webinar: Efficiency, energy, and safety codes: What is working around the country to foster resilient communities

      VIEW WEBINAR   Join IREC on November 6, 2023 at 2pm ET/11am PT for the next EMPOWERED Solutions webinar, Efficiency, energy, and safety codes: What is working around the country to foster resilient communities. In this webinar, experts from the nation’s regional energy efficiency organizations will share building and community engagement projects that have been […]

  • Southwest Utility Energy Efficiency Workshop 2023

    DoubleTree Suites Downtown Salt Lake City, UT, United States

    The Southwest Energy Efficiency Project's (SWEEP) 20th annual Southwest Utility Energy Efficiency Workshop will take place November 13-15, 2023 at the DoubleTree Suites Downtown in Salt Lake City, Utah. The […]

  • No parking required: Ending costly parking mandates

    Webinar

      In this webinar presented by the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) and YIMBY Denver, we are hosting a dynamic discussion amongst experts in the field who will review implications for housing and the environment. Additionally, a prominent figure in the Colorado state legislature, Representative Stephanie Vigil, will share insights on reform efforts she is […]

  • New Mexico Beneficial Electrification Leadership Summit

    New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum 4100 Dripping Springs Rd, Las Cruces, NM, United States

      Advances in end-use technology and low-carbon electric generation, coupled with improvements in grid connectivity and consumer awareness and acceptance, have increased the value of beneficial electrification. This event will convene leaders from NM to discuss opportunities and challenges around further electrification of our economy. In addition, Uncle Sam is opening his pocketbook for Federal […]

    $45.00
  • Green Wave Fleet Electrification Roundtable

    Webinar

      If your business or institution is working through the opportunities and challenges of electrifying fleet vehicles as a way to save money and reduce pollution, you might be interested […]

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