LED systems are easy to install and easy to transport, resulting in reduced labor costs.  Should a need for a service call occur, it can be performed in a  single trip (no glass units to be bent and replaced).   An LED lighting installation is clean and simple.  LED lighting and components require only one 1/4" wall penetration per channel letter compared to neon which requires a minimum of two 1/2" penetrations per channel letter.  This means less wall destruction and no excess conduit or GTO wiring.   LEDs eliminate the need for neon tubing, tube supports, GTO wire, tie wire, insulator sleeve and boots, federal bushings or housings, and whatever else you use now and a lot of assembly time.   LEDs have a long life of over 50,000 hours, reducing service costs.   LEDs allow channel letter depths to be reduced.   LEDs can be easily incorporated in small channel letter designs.   LED illumination sources are easily scaled, making them a better choice for larger channel letters.   LEDs offer excellent cold-weather performance.   LED technology's greatest benefit is that it uses only 12 volts. Neon normally uses 9,000 to 15,000 volts.  Neon transformers are heavy.   An LED controller can power up to 125 ft. of LED modules.  A neon transformer will power 60 to 72 ft. depending on the type of gas used at maximum load.   LEDs can be easily stocked and stored to be readily available when needed.   Unlike neon, LED modules are virtually unbreakable.   LED lighting can result in power savings of 90% or more.   Because LED lighting is a low voltage system, fire hazards are virtually eliminated.  Insurance costs may be reduced by using LED lighted signs.   LEDs are environmentally friendly as they do not contain mercury.   LED new lighting projects or neon replacement projects may be eligible for federal ands state energy efficiency tax deductions.   LED new lighting projects or neon replacement projects are eligible for grants or rebates from many local energy companies.