Get Up to $250 in Rebates for Switching to Electric Lawn Equipment
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has expanded its Residential Electric Lawn & Garden Equipment Rebate Program, offering residents rebates for replacing not just gas mowers but also other gasoline-powered tools with electric versions.
Program Expansion
On Friday, AQMD officials announced that residents in the South Coast Air Basin can now receive rebates for electric leaf blowers, trimmers (including weed whackers, edgers, and brush cutters), and chainsaws. The rebate provides up to $250 for each eligible piece of equipment purchased from authorized retailers, with a limit of three items per person.
Environmental Impact
“Using a gas-powered lawn mower for just one hour emits the same amount of pollution as a road trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas,” said South Coast AQMD Executive Officer Wayne Nastri. “By expanding the program, we hope more residents will switch to electric lawn and garden equipment, reducing their carbon footprint and improving air quality.”
The program, initially launched in 2017 to cover lawn mowers, has led to significant emission reductions in the South Coast Air Basin—approximately 1.4 tons per year of volatile organic compounds and 0.28 tons per year of nitrogen oxides.
How the Rebate Works
Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To qualify, the old gasoline equipment must be