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.
Serving the southwestern United States in solving complex energy, air pollution, and decarbonization challenges since 2001 by leading the effort to advance energy efficiency in the utilities, buildings, transportation, and industrial sectors.
December 22, 2025 | SWEEP Staff ———————————————————- From federal funding cuts to policy rollbacks, it’s without a doubt been...
December 18, 2025 | Robin Yochum, Buildings Program Associate, SWEEP ———————————————————- Buildings account for nearly 40% of U.S. energy...
Plan will allow Xcel Energy to upgrade its electricity distribution system to power more EVs and appliances while containing costs
Study outlines pathways for future Colorado leaders to address the impacts of climate change, like wildfires and drought, hold...
SWEEP promotes the improvement of utility energy efficiency programs, beneficial electrification, sustainable building codes and regulations, and the advancement of clean transportation in the Southwest. In addition, we advocate for energy equity in vulnerable communities and cost savings for homeowners and commuters through data driven decarbonization solutions.
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The Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) is a public-interest organization promoting greater energy efficiency and clean transportation in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. For over two decades, SWEEP’s work has dictated and supported the Southwest region’s forward-thinking progress in advancing energy efficiency and electric vehicles.
