Southwest Energy Efficiency Project

09/17/2026

Our statement on proposed data center guardrails in New Mexico.

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

09/16/2026

Housing is about more than the price tag: we explore why utility bills, maintenance, resilience, and long-term performance should all count when we ask what makes a home truly affordable. 🏘️ swenergy.org/beyond-the-price-tag-rethinking-housing-affordability

09/10/2026

VICTORY! This decision ensures customers of one of Colorado's largest gas-only utilities have access to the same opportunities to electrify their homes. 🏡⚡️

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

09/08/2026

Xcel is not on track to meet Colorado's 2030 clean heat goal. In this report, we present a detailed Pollution-Free Buildings portfolio they need to adopt ASAP. 🏢🏬🏨 swenergy.org/directory/a-path-to-pollution-free-buildings-in-2026

08/26/2026

As calls grow for data centers to fund their own power needs, efficiency and load shifting offer part of the solution

08/25/2026

ALL ABOARD Colorado Connector! 🚉 Read the full story. https://www.swenergy.org/front-range-passenger-rail-could-deliver-major-transportation-and-environmental-benefits/

08/12/2026

https://www.eenews.net/articles/federal-court-blocks-effort-to-repeal-colorado-gas-appliance-restrictions/

A judge found Denver's building standards were not preempted by federal law.

07/16/2026

https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/16/colorado-heat-pump-rebate/

The $1,500 rebate is available to homeowners and businesses in the 10-county Denver metro region who install a new heat pump.

07/06/2026

Colorado households could miss out on up to $14,000 in home energy rebates when the state's program ends August 1st. The deadline comes amid policy changes from the Trump administration and DOE that have disrupted home energy rebate programs. Learn more: swenergy.org/colorado-home-rebates-end-august-1st

07/06/2026

Colorado's new Housing Needs Assessments point to the same conclusion: we're not building the housing people actually need. More attainable homes, more housing choices, and smarter land use are essential to improving affordability and reducing long commutes.

July 6, 2026Lila Galinkin, Municipal Campaigns Organizer, Housing Forward ColoradoThis report was originally published at Housing Forward Colorado (a SWEEP