Energy Saving Grant For Minority, Women, & Veteran Owned Businesses

The private sector is stepping up in new ways to support American businesses that the public sector has not to date.
Independence LED (www.IndependenceLED.com), a Pennsylvania manufacturer of energy saving LED tube lights and multi tube light fixtures, has launched an Energy Saving Grant program specifically for Minority, Women, and Veteran business enterprises. The program is set for Pennsylvania first, since it is the home state of the company.
Based on the traction and availability of additional funds beyond the $5 Million allocated for Pennsylvania, Independence LED may consider rolling out the program in 2013 to other states across the country. Industry insiders expect that the states beyond Pennsylvania would include other northeast corridor states and possibly California given the higher cost per kWh than the U.S. average.
Independence LED’s Chairman said, “Our success in the LED tube light industry has triggered the initiation of this Grant Program for Minority, Women, and Veteran owned business across our home state of Pennsylvania. When we learned about the disproportionally high unemployment levels among Veterans and Minorities, we were even more motivated to support our fellow business owners in Pennsylvania and reward their entrepreneurial spirit. Since lighting typically accounts for about a third of commercial electricity consumption, and our LEDs reduce the cost by 50%, every dollar saved can go towards either retaining or hiring key employees.” When questioned about the roll out to other states, Mr. Szoradi responded, “We are open to expanding the program in 2013 to other states especially those with political leadership that has set target benchmarks for energy efficiency. Governors from both parties can inspire change to reduce energy waste, and we added Veteran owned business to our Grant program in to support all of those that have served our country.”
The Grant includes multiple different elements relates to the savings generated by LED tube lights: 10% of the Cost of the LED tube light Retrofit Equipment up to $50,000 in Grant payments per business location; 100% of the Cost of an Energy Analysis; 6 Month Extension on the National CASH for CLUNKERS T12 program; $0 Down Payment Financing Options with cash flow positive results for qualified businesses.
To see the Energy Saving Grant eligibility requirements and details, see: Independence LED Grant Program for LED tube lights.
The Made in America Advantage:Independence LED has not only launched the Grant program to help American businesses reduce operating costs, but they have also has made a commitment to U.S. manufacturing and job creation. Independence LED moved its manufacturing of their LED tube lights from China to Boyertown, PA in 2010. The Company has seen a tremendous lift in demand and leadership respect across the engineering landscape. Over the course of 2011, Lockheed Martin’s engineering team conducted the reviews and approved the Independence LED tube light system over others for the coveted Con Edison Rebates in the NYC Metro Market. The Independence LED “External Driver” system has set a new standard. The LED tube light has “Deep Fin” thermal management and “Flex Density?”. For 2011, Independence LED won the Green Business of the Year Award from the Main Line Chamber of Commerce, and their LED tube light clients now range from leading Fortune 500 companies in Financial Services and Insurance to Distribution Centers and National Auto Service Chains. The retrofit of 50 different Auto Service locations across CT and NJ includes over 6 miles of LED Tubes and may stand as the largest installation of LED Tubes in the U.S. to date. Plus, Independence may have set the record for the largest single facility retrofitted with LED tube lights to date. See: Largest LED Tube Light Retrofit - Media Coverage Page.

Larson Electronics' Magnalight.com Releases Explosion Proof LED Light for Refinery and Corrosive Environment Use

KEMP, TEXAS, NOV. 1, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ -- Larson Electronics' Magnalight.com has announced the release of an explosion proof LED light fixture designed specifically for use in locations where wetness and corrosion is an issue. Built to withstand the damaging effects of wet and corrosive conditions often countered in marine and refinery applications, the HALP-48-2L-LED explosion proof LED light provides excellent output and high durability in a low maintenance lighting package. With its non metal construction and fully sealed design, this fixture is ideal for petrochemical and industrial marine applications where durable and effective lighting solutions are needed.
The HALP-48-2L-LED Class 1 Division 2 LED Light from Magnalight.com is well suited for use in the marine and petrochemical industries as a Class 1 Division 2 lighting solution that can withstand the corrosive effects of wet marine environments. Featuring a non-corrosive, glass fiber reinforced polyester housing with poured in cover gasket and an impact resistant acrylic diffuser secured with stainless steel cover latches, this light is designed to stand up to the abusive conditions often encountered in offshore petrochemical operations. These hazardous location lights are fitted with Magnalight's high output LED tube lamps, helping them produce excellent lumen output and color rendering as well as giving them high resistance to damage from vibrations and impacts. Equipped with LED lamps rather than fluorescent tubes, these fixtures require no ballasts, which makes these units lighter in weight and easier to install and service. Additionally, the LED lamps in these fixtures provide longer operating life, with a 50,000+ hour LED life compared to the standard 20,000 hours associated with fluorescent lamps. The HALP-48-2L-LED also provides a lower cost alternative to LED fixtures equipped with integral LED lamps and can be upgraded and re-lamped as easily as traditional fluorescent explosion proof lights. In fixtures where integral LEDs are utilized, the operator must replace the entire fixture when they reach the end of their operating life. With the HALP-48-2L-LED, operators can simply replace the LED tube when it becomes necessary the same as they would a typical fluorescent light. This serviceability also means you can upgrade to higher output lamps as LED designs advance, providing better returns on your investment while allowing you to further increase lighting effectiveness as the technology improves if desired. These explosion proof light fixtures provide even more benefits in the form of lighter weight and reduced maintenance costs, and since fixtures with an integrated LED design cost approximately $1,000 on average, they are substantially more affordable at less than $700.00 per fixture. The HALP-48-2L-LED is UL Class 1 Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D and UL 1598A Marine Type approved and works with voltages ranging from 120V-60hz to 277V-60hz. The HALP-48-2L-LED is a cost effective lighting solution that provides a long list of benefits for operators in petrochemical applications and marine based hazardous locations and offers an affordable yet safe and reliable alternative to traditional fluorescent lamps.
"The HALP-48-2L-LED Class 1 Division 2 fluorescent light is a low cost option for low vibration, hazardous area environments," said Rob Bresnahan with Larson Electronics' Magnalight.com. "We recently completed the first phase of a refinery construction project with these HALP-48-2L-LED and the customer has signed off on a complete replacement of all the fluorescent lights on the facility due to their performance over the last 6 months."
Larson Electronics' Magnalight produces a wide range of intrinsically safe LED lights, explosion proof LED work lights, portable LED light towers, explosion proof flashlights and LED trouble lights. The entire Magnalight line of explosion proof lighting can be viewed by visiting Magnalight.com. You can also call 1-800-369-6671 to learn more about all of Magnalight lighting products and their ability to provide custom ordering options. For international inquires call 1-214-616-6180 for more details.

LED replacement for strip lights

Cornwall-based OMC has announced a range of multi-angle LED light tubes which can be used to replace traditional light sources.
The 24V fixtures consume 2.9W per 30cm of tube and are dimmable using the firm's range of controllers.
Mounting is by screws to the installation surface using the range of multi-angle brackets provided.

"The adjustable mounting brackets allow the light to be directed to where it is needed," said the firm.
They are available in lengths from 30cm to 150cm, and commercial and industrial applications are expected, including: food cabinets, vending machines, CNC machines, vehicles, point of sale, and refrigerators.