Energy Education

At Progressive Energy Solutions in Denver, we believe education and information is essential when it comes time to evaluating the energy saving and lighting products on the market today. Having the key tools for identifiying the best options for your Denver area lighting retrofit, LED solution, or energy efficient project is paramount. Please feel free to browse our information and facts and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have about your lighting project.

All LEDs Are Not Created Equal - A Study by Progressive Energy Solutions

LED Lighting uses far less energy than compact fluorescent bulbs. However, Progressive Energy Solutions in Denver determined that with the rise of competition, many merchants and manufacturers are misleading consumers about how much light a bulb is actually producing, known as a Lumen. 

Lumens define an intensity of light at a particular distance. When a bulb is rated for lumens, that's the total amount of light it produces.

Learn more about LEDs, their efficiency, performance and design.

Lamp Base Types

Bulb Types

Illuminating Facts - Old Bulbs and New Bulbs:

Beginning January 2012, federal legislation will require common incandescent light bulbs to be more efficient. To ease the transition, we created the chart below that shows what bulbs you need to replace and when, as well as energy efficient replacement options that are currently available. Why wait? Start saving energy and money today!