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Registrants will have their existing fluorescent tubes purchased in a &#8220;buy-back&#8221; program, with old lights replaced by top of the line, energy-saving American LEDs.<\/p>\n<p>For businesses that want to &#8220;try before they buy,&#8221; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.independenceled.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Independence LED<\/a> offers a best-in-class solution: samples are available to try over a 60-day period. Not only is satisfaction on these lights guaranteed\u2014with 100 percent money back\u2014but as a bonus, the Energy Independence Day program offers completely free installation for samples. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Since moving our manufacturing from China to Pennsylvania in 2010, we have helped hundreds of businesses including Fortune 100 companies, the U.S. military, and U.S. government agencies replace &#8216;standard&#8217; lights,&#8221; said Charlie Szoradi, CEO of Independence LED. &#8220;Major organizations often have staff electricians. So, to help empower small businesses, we are also offering to cover installation labor costs for our sample LEDs as a program bonus.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>The U.S.-made Independence LED lights save over 50% on energy and include an industry-leading 10 year warranty.  <\/p>\n<p>Breakdown of Energy Independence Day program, covering up to $10,000 per U.S. Small Business:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cash for Clunkers: Buy Back on ANY existing fluorescent tubes at $1 per linear foot (e.g. common 4&#8242; tubes earn $4 each), when replacing them with American Made Independence LED tubes or fixtures.<\/li>\n<li>FREE Lighting Savings Analysis based on information provided on the existing lights.<\/li>\n<li>100% satisfaction guarantee on samples ordered for 60-day review period.<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturer direct pricing for samples and orders placed in July 2014, regardless of volume levels.<\/li>\n<li>$0 cost financing options for qualified buyers. <\/li>\n<li>Independence BONUS: free installation on Independence LED samples (per mutually-approved project plans.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more details, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.independenceled.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Independence LED Energy Independence Day <\/a>website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Independence LED Lighting, an award-winning U.S. manufacturer of LED tubes and LED fixtures, has announced a $10 million &#8220;Energy Independence Day&#8221; program. &#8220;Energy Independence Day&#8221; jump-starts U.S. small businesses to major energy savings with proven American-made LED technology. 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