The Valley Air District is making lawn care maintenance a bit easier on your pocketbook by offering up to $50 back just for purchasing electric lawn care equipment. Simply save your receipt and fill out the easy online rebate application. In addition, you can receive up to $250 back on the purchase of an electric lawn mower when you crush on old gas-powered lawn mower.
“With gas prices at record highs, swapping out your old gas powered lawn care tools for electric ones is a great way to help improve air quality and save money”, stated Samir Sheik, Valley Air District Executive Director/Air Pollution Control Officer. “The District has several great grants programs that financially assist Valley residents in making air-friendly choices in their daily lives.”
Option 1
Purchase of a new lawn care equipment (no old equipment being destroyed)
| Eligible Equipment | Purchase Price | Eligible Rebate Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Mower, Edger, Trimmer, Chainsaw and Pole Saw | $100 or Less | Up to $25 |
| Lawn Mower, Edger, Trimmer, Chainsaw and Pole Saw | More than $100 | $50 |
*Blowers are not eligible. Applicants are responsible for a minimum of 50% of the purchase price. Limit one rebate per equipment type per address for every one year.
Option 2
Purchase of a new electric lawn mower when destroying an old gas powered mower
| Purchase Price | Eligible Rebate Amount |
|---|---|
| $200 or Less | Up to $100 |
| $201 to $350 | $150 |
| $350 or more | $250 |
*Applicant will be responsible for a minimum of 50% of the purchase price for mowers priced $200 or less. Limit one rebate per address for every two consecutive years.
In addition, residents in the AB 617 communities of South Central Fresno and Shafter are eligible for additional incentive dollars on upgrading lawn care equipment.
Gas-powered yard care equipment presents a significant source of localized air pollution in Valley neighborhoods. These small engines contain no emission controls and pollute substantially more than newer passenger vehicles. Statistic: One gas mower produces the equivalent in emissions of 12 late-model cars operating for the same time.
Interested Valley residents should visit ww2.valleyair.org/grants/clean-green-yard-machines-residential/ for program guidelines and an application before purchasing new equipment and verify their address to see if they qualify for enhanced funding available to residents in AB 617 communities. For questions, email: grants@valleyair.org, or speak to Air District staff, call 559-230-5800.
