According to documents filed by the North Carolina Unitilities Commission, Progress Energy has recently won approval for a proposed energy efficiency program.

The program applies to residential lighting and will provide incentives for customers to buy energy efficient lighting products, such as compact flourescent light bulbs. Progress Energy plans to provide incentives to cooperating retailers, who will pass on some of the savings to their customers.

The utility company is required to provide further information to the commission within 10 days, and will include more detail about discounts for customers. Progress Energy is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.