EIN 84-1593046

Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
15
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Southwest Energy Efficiency Project is a public interest organization promoting greater energy efficiency in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
Total revenues
$2,393,201
2022
Total expenses
$2,351,070
2022
Total assets
$2,943,173
2022
Num. employees
15
2022

Program areas at SWEEP

The Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (sweep) is a public-interest organization promoting Energy Efficiency, electrification, and clean transportation in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, new mexico, Utah, and Wyoming to reduce utility bills, improve air quality, reduce climate emissions, promote equity, and create clean Energy jobs. Traditionally, this was a high-growth region where Energy Efficiency efforts were lagging compared to some other regions and emphasis was placed on Energy production. Due in large part to the efforts of sweep, the region has made great strides in advancing Energy Efficiency over the past 22 years. Sweep focused initially on utility Energy Efficiency policy and programs. (continued on schedule o)programs on buildings, industrial, and transportation Efficiency and electrification were subsequently added. Sweep collaborates with businesses, utilities, state and local governments, environmental and consumer groups, advocates for lower income families and disproportionately-impacted communities, and other Energy experts. Utility program: sweep promotes the expansion and improvement of utility Energy Efficiency programs in the Southwest, including for underserved households and communities. We work on legislation to establish Energy savings and decarbonization goals or requirements, and policies to allow utilities to benefit financially when they help their customers save Energy. We advocate for just and equitable transition policies and funding to support communities impacted by closure of fossil-fuel Energy facilities. We advise utilities as they design Energy Efficiency and building and transportation electrification programs and design rates to include demand response and better integrate increasing amounts of renewable Energy onto the grid. We frequently appear before state public utility commissions. Buildings program: sweep supports the adoption of stronger building Energy codes at the state and local level, including provisions to require pre-wiring for solar and electric vehicles and appliances or all-electric or net zero construction, as well as stronger code implementation and enforcement efforts. In addition, sweep promotes construction of new homes and commercial buildings that are more energy-efficient than minimum code requirements, including zero Energy and all-electric buildings, as well as strategies for expanding retrofit of existing homes and commercial buildings to be more efficient and use electric space and water heating and appliances, especially in low income and underserved communities. Transportation program: sweep advances equitable and effective state and regional policies that will increase the fuel Efficiency of new vehicles, promote the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (evs), and reduce motor vehicle use (vehicle-miles traveled, or vmt). These policies include increased funding for ev charging infrastructure, state tax credits and utility incentives for ev purchases, increased funding for public transit systems including bus rapid transit, and policies to promote location-efficient and transit-supportive land use. Industrial program: sweep supports policies and programs to improve industrial and agricultural Energy Efficiency in the region. Sweep also leads an Energy Efficiency networking program for industries in colorado.state and local assistance: sweep provides advice and technical assistance to help state and local governments in the region improve their Energy Efficiency, electrification, and clean transportation strategies, policies, and programs. We are frequently called upon to contribute to state and local Energy or climate plans. Information exchange and communications: sweep provides fact sheets, news items, program summaries, case studies and research reports through its website, blogs, op-eds, and social media. Sweep also organizes regional workshops to foster exchange of information on state-of-the-art technologies, policies, and programs. Sweep works to increase media coverage of Energy Efficiency, electrification, and clean transportation and educates federal and state policy makers regarding the benefits of Energy Efficiency, electrification, and clean transportation initiatives and investments.

Grants made by SWEEP

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Energy Efficiency Business CoalitionTo Enable Engagement on Xcel Docket$10,000

Who funds Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United States Energy FoundationTo Support Education and Outreach To Build A Clean Energy Future.$880,677
Conservation Colorado Education FundTransportation Policy Grant$97,800
Natural Resources Defense CouncilEnv. Advocacy$90,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at SWEEP

NameTitleCompensation
Elise JonesExecutive Director$164,648
Kirsten FrysingerOperations Director
Josh ValentineCommunications Director
Jim MeyersBuildings Program Director
Justin BrantUtility Program Co - Director
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for SWEEP

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,796,993
Program services$592,865
Investment income and dividends$1,509
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$418
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,416
Total revenues$2,393,201

Form 990s for SWEEP

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-08990View PDF
2021-122022-08-22990View PDF
2020-122021-11-04990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
2018-122019-08-17990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $880,677 from United States Energy Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Energy conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2334 N Broadway A
Boulder, CO 80304
Metro area
Boulder, CO
County
Boulder County, CO
Website URL
swenergy.org/ 
Phone
(303) 447-0078
Facebook page
SWenergyefficiency 
Twitter profile
@southwestee 
IRS details
EIN
84-1593046
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C35: Energy Resource Conservation and Development
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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