Buildings & Energy Codes
SWEEP promotes the adoption of
programs and policies that increase the energy efficiency of new and existing
buildings. There are many opportunities to save energy in residential and
commercial buildings in the Southwest. SWEEP works to promote more efficient
building practices in the Southwest by:
- Advocating for the development
and adoption of more stringent residential and commercial building energy
codes at the state and municipal levels
- Conducting analyses and outreach
on the benefits of highly efficient homes, including "zero-energy homes"
- Participating in utility energy
efficiency program planning and advocating for additional utility incentives
and programs that support building efficiency, such as training and design
assistance
- Developing case studies of
exemplary energy-efficient buildings and projects in the region
More information about SWEEP's
building efficiency program activities is available below:
- Energy Codes and Best
Practices
Describes the status of current state and local codes, and provides
information on above-code policies and best practices for implementing
energy codes.
- High Performance /
Zero-Energy Homes
Describes how homebuilders can achieve 50% or greater energy savings in
new homes by combining highly efficient homes with renewable energy
systems. Includes profiles of high performance home programs and
projects, technical reports and links to information resources.
- Green Building Initiatives
Provides information on green building programs and policies in the
Southwest region, including profiles of leading municipal green building
programs.
- Energy Efficiency Publications and
Resources
A library of publications by SWEEP on energy efficiency
technologies, programs, policies and legislation.
Contact Us:
Please send your questions or
requests for more information to:
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP)
info@swenergy.org
(303) 447-0078 x3
Let us know about additional information on high performance homes,
commercial buildings, developments, and policies in the Southwest region
not currently listed on our website. Please send an email to
info@swenergy.org. |
