Dean Vaganos
About Dean Vaganos
Dean Vaganos is a Field Sales Consultant with a background in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont. He has extensive experience in the lighting industry and co-founded Golden Efficiency Group, focusing on energy-efficient solutions.
Work at Sunrun
Dean Vaganos has been employed at Sunrun as a Field Sales Consultant since 2020. In this role, he operates within the Denver Metropolitan Area, focusing on solar energy solutions. His responsibilities include consulting with clients to provide information on solar products and services, as well as facilitating the transition to renewable energy sources. His experience in sales and consulting enhances his ability to educate clients on the benefits of solar energy.
Education and Expertise
Dean Vaganos holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University, where he studied Marketing, Finance, Information Systems, Business Law, and Advertising from 2005 to 2009. He also studied Environmental Studies at the University of Vermont. His educational background supports his expertise in energy efficiency and sustainability, particularly in the context of lighting and solar energy solutions.
Background
Dean Vaganos completed his high school education at The Haverford School from 2001 to 2005. He began his career in the lighting industry, working as a Lighting Consultant and Sales Manager at Energy Efficient Systems, INC from 2013 to 2014. He later joined Independence LED Lighting from 2017 to 2020, where he continued to develop his skills in lighting solutions across the Greater Philadelphia Area and Greater Denver Area.
Achievements in Consulting
In addition to his role at Sunrun, Dean Vaganos co-founded Golden Efficiency Group in 2014, where he serves as a Senior Consultant. His work primarily focuses on energy efficiency consulting in Colorado, with expanded efforts across the northeast due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He has educated property and business owners on the impacts of transitioning from traditional lighting systems, particularly during the T12 phase-out.
Industry Experience
Dean Vaganos has extensive experience working with utility companies and local city rebate programs across multiple states. His familiarity with Lighting as a Service (LaaS) and his involvement in product procurement and vendor selection through bid processes demonstrate his comprehensive understanding of the energy efficiency sector. He also possesses expertise in water efficiency and is exploring opportunities in the vertical urban farming market.