Recent news
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
Progress against the odds: SWEEP’s top 12 energy efficiency wins of 2025
December 22, 2025 | SWEEP Staff ———————————————————- From federal funding cuts to policy rollbacks, it’s without a doubt been a very challenging year for energy efficiency advocates. But despite it […]
Energy Efficiency Day 2025: When Washington retreats, the Southwest forges ahead
September 29, 2025 | Josh Valentine, Communications Director, SWEEP This year, Energy Efficiency Day (October 1) lands in a tough moment. Federal rollbacks — capped by the so-called One Big Beautiful […]
Press releases & SWEEP statements
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
New Mexico takes action to reduce vehicle pollution
New program will help New Mexico shift to cleaner and more affordable transportation fuels
SWEEP announces Buildings Program Director transition
Jim Meyers steps down after nearly 17 years, Robin Yochum takes the helm
Colorado regulators approve grid investments
Plan will allow Xcel Energy to upgrade its electricity distribution system to power more EVs and appliances while containing costs
SWEEP blog
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 […]
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 2026 session: Progress on low-carbon materials, unfinished work on climate and grid policy
March 6, 2026 | Alex Eubanks, New Mexico Representative ———————————————————- New Mexico’s 2026 legislative session moved fast, and for clean energy and climate policy the results were mostly disappointing. The […]
Minimum standards, maximum confusion: The problem with the new IECC/IECCX split
January 23, 2026 | Jim Meyers, Building Efficiency Specialist ———————————————————- I have been participating in the development of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) since the first decade of the […]
Colorado at a crossroads: Why smart growth beats sprawl
The question before us is not about whether we will grow, but how we grow. January 14, 2026Caroline Leland, Housing & Smart Growth Senior AssociateMatt Frommer, Transportation & Land Use […]
Rolling back fuel economy standards means higher costs for drivers, and a worsening climate
January 7, 2026 | Josh Valentine & Travis Madsen ———————————————————- Even as the Trump administration cranks up the volume on “affordability,” it is quietly moving to dismantle one of the […]
Press & op-eds
Southwest Gas could pass on over $230 million in project costs to customers
KTNV Las Vegas
Denver court clash over Xcel plan to put landlords' upgrades on renters' bills
Hoodline
DIA changes course; will consider mass transit as part of Peña Boulevard solution
The Denver Post
Southwest Gas’ Integrated Resource Plan lacks support and details, advocates assert
Energy & Policy Institute
Changes to Arizona law could impact historic neighborhoods
FOX 10 Phoenix
How much will electric vehicles benefit Arizona? It depends on how well we plan
ASU News
Events
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 […]
Good Business Colorado November 2025 meeting
Learn how the Colorado business community can get more involved in social-impact initiatives.
Contact Us
Please send all press inquiries to Josh Valentine, Communications Director: jvalentine@swenergy.org.
