Recent news
Colorado's Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate nears its final weeks for Region 2 households: Here’s how to apply
June 29, 2026Carly Peltier, Industrial Program Associate ———————————————————- Colorado’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program still has $3.4 million for homeowners and renters in Region 21 to receive up […]
SWEEP turns 25: Celebrating our impact, forging ahead to the future
June 11, 2026 ———————————————————- As SWEEP marks its 25-year anniversary this year, there is so much to celebrate. A rich history of impact in advancing energy efficiency in all aspects […]
What CDOT’s 10‑Year Plan budget says about Colorado’s transportation priorities
May 26, 2026 | Matt Frommer & Chandler Sanchez ———————————————————- On May 21, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) updated its 10-Year Plan, allocating billions of transportation dollars over the […]
Colorado's Bustang has become a national transit model, but its funding is running out
March 26, 2026 | Chandler Sanchez & Matt Frommer ———————————————————- By Chandler Sanchez and Matt Frommer The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) intercity Bustang transit service has become a rare […]
New Mexico takes action to reduce vehicle pollution
New program will help New Mexico shift to cleaner and more affordable transportation fuels
Press releases & SWEEP statements
Colorado makes progress on affordability, housing, and transportation in 2026 legislative session
Misses key opportunities to manage the impact of data centers, expand access to efficiency upgrades, and fund public transportation.
Four Colorado cities receive over $13 million in pilot-round Transit Oriented Community Infrastructure grants
Colorado cities are moving fast to access state funding for infrastructure supporting affordable housing under HB24-1313.
Phoenix City Council votes to delay Capitol Extension light rail
Statement of Will Greene, Arizona Representative for the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
SWEEP blog
What housing do we actually need? Insights from Colorado’s new Housing Needs Assessments
July 6, 2026Lila Galinkin, Municipal Campaigns Organizer, Housing Forward ColoradoThis report was originally published at Housing Forward Colorado (a SWEEP project). ———————————————————- Colorado’s new Housing Needs Assessments, required under SB […]
Colorado's Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate nears its final weeks for Region 2 households: Here’s how to apply
June 29, 2026Carly Peltier, Industrial Program Associate ———————————————————- Colorado’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program still has $3.4 million for homeowners and renters in Region 21 to receive up […]
SWEEP turns 25: Celebrating our impact, forging ahead to the future
June 11, 2026 ———————————————————- As SWEEP marks its 25-year anniversary this year, there is so much to celebrate. A rich history of impact in advancing energy efficiency in all aspects […]
What CDOT’s 10‑Year Plan budget says about Colorado’s transportation priorities
May 26, 2026 | Matt Frommer & Chandler Sanchez ———————————————————- On May 21, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) updated its 10-Year Plan, allocating billions of transportation dollars over the […]
Safe buildings as sovereignty: How Southwestern tribal nations are shaping their own building codes
May 7, 2026Jim Meyers, Building Efficiency Specialist ———————————————————- For most Americans, building codes are background noise: the permits, inspections, and rules that come with every construction project. But for federally […]
Low-turnout special election rolls back Lakewood zoning reform
Lakewood voters roll back zoning reform in low-turnout special election, halting local efforts to expand affordable housing options. April 9, 2026Matt Frommer, Transportation & Land Use Policy ManagerThis report was […]
Press & op-eds
What’s the status of massive data centers in Colorado? Here’s what you need to know.
The Colorado Sun
Xcel Energy customers may be hit with the largest electric rate increase ever
The Colorado Sun
Events
Suncor refinery update and action webinar
register for the event Please join us Wednesday, July 8, to learn about the history, ongoing environmental justice issues, and regulatory failure of the Suncor Refinery in Commerce City, Colorado. […]
SWEEP 25th Anniversary Celebration
explore sponsorship opportunities register for the event Please join us as we celebrate 25 years of the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) on Thursday, June 4 from 6:00-8:00pm at the […]
How energy efficiency can better your life
Join Sovereign Energy and the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project to learn even more about energy efficiency. Energy efficiency not only lowers your electric bill but also improves your health […]
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