Why & How Switch to E-Leaf Blowers?
The Bay Area Air District’s Commercial Electric Lawn and Garden Equipment Exchange Pilot Program helps commercial landscapers transition from gas- or diesel-powered lawn and garden equipment to cleaner electric alternatives by scrapping and replacing eligible equipment.
Eligible Bay Area commercial landscapers, government agencies, and public schools may qualify for vouchers ranging from $700 to $15,000 per piece of equipment. Applicants must operate at least some of the time within eligible zip codes to qualify for voucher funding.
To learn more about available funding, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, visit baaqmd.gov/lawngarden or email lawngarden@baaqmd.gov.
Congratulations to the City of Pleasanton for being the first city in the Tri-Valley to enact an ordinance to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blower, to take effect June 1, 2024! Pleasanton joins with over twenty* cities in Northern California to make this transition.
(*Map linked from Coalition for a Healthy & Safe Environment)
About the Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban
What: Starting in 2024, California is enacting a statewide ban on the sale of new gasoline-powered landscaping equipment. The electrification of landscaping equipment protects our air, health, and the environment with the additional benefit of reducing noise pollution.
Why: Read more here for the latest study on why it’s time we make the switch.
The above video was put together by our interns David, Lucie, and Ian.
Here, find resources from our forum on the transition to battery electric commercial landscaping equipment (2022 Jan):
Our 14-minute”TED Talk” about Landscaping Equipment for Homeowners
Agenda | Video | Slides | Speaker Organization Contact Information
Best Practices for Maximizing Electric Leaf Blower Charge
