Electric Landscaping Equipment Grants

Eligible equipment must be new, all-electric, and AGZA field-tested certified commercial landscaping. This program is offered through retailers located in Boulder County. The retailers will use their expertise to help participants choose the right and eligible commercial landscape equipment. Visit the AGZA website to view the full AFTC Approved Equipment list. 

The American Green Zone® Alliance (AGZA) is an organization committed to improving quality of life for communities, working conditions for operators, and best practices for the landscape maintenance industry. PACE has partnered with the City of Boulder and AGZA to develop our landscaping equipment grant program, with AGZA providing technical advice for the program. that supports small local landscape companies to begin to transition from loud polluting landscaping equipment to vetted electric alternatives.

AGZA Field Tested Certified (AFTC) equipment has been thoroughly tested by AGZA to ensure that it can perform at the high level required of commercial landscaping equipment year after year. They also want to make sure there is adequate aftermarket support by certified manufacturers and that resources are available for recycling batteries.

There are a lot of electric equipment choices on the market and more available each year. It can be tough to know which manufacturers are dependable and capable of performing full-time commercial-grade grounds maintenance at levels sufficient to replace gas tools. AGZA gives their full endorsement to the brands in their directory, helping you be more comfortable with your investment.

Once you are approved for the grant, you will select and receive a voucher for one of our local retail partners who specialize in professional lawn care equipment.

Retailers participating in the program for 2026 have not yet been announced.

No, you must choose only one authorized retailer where you can find your favorite brand and the type of equipment you would like to purchase. We advise you to research previously, then define which store will be in the voucher. You should be able to indicate the store of your preference during the application or talking to your advisor.   

The AGZA field-tested certified commercial landscaping list includes the following brands approved in the program: Stihl, Mean Green, Husqvarna, Makita, and Kress. You can check the full list of eligible equipment on AGZA’s website. 

You can use your voucher to purchase equipment from different manufacturers as long as they are available from your chosen retailer and are on the AGZA field-tested certified list. Equipment from manufacturers that are not AGZA field-tested certified are not eligible to be purchased through the PACE program.

Once you get the confirmation that you are approved for a PACE landscaping equipment grant, you will receive an email with an electronic document that will serve as your voucher. Vouchers must include your electronic signature and the signature of the PACE program manager to be valid. You can sign the document electronically directly when you open the document and fill in the highlighted boxes.

Your PACE advisor can guide you if you don’t know how to sign the document electronically or can provide another option. You will receive a copy via email with the two required signatures which is a valid voucher that can be used to purchase equipment in the retail store you have selected. 

Once you have received your completed voucher, you can take it to the store you’ve selected and make your purchase(s).

Vouchers will come with an expiration date and must be used before the deadline.

Vouchers can only be used one time at one store. If you only spend a partial amount you can reapply to the program at a future date.

Since policies vary from store to store, we recommend you research and talk directly to a sales representative at the store to ask for all the details about the equipment you want to purchase: Product availability, restock time, returns, accessories, warranty, services, etc.

The voucher terms and conditions don’t intend to interfere with or supersede any terms and conditions or manufacturer’s warranties associated with the equipment.

Subject to the retailer’s terms and conditions, items bought using the voucher may be returned to the retailer for a refund up to the amount spent out-of-pocket by the voucher holder on returned items. Other retailer terms and conditions regarding returns may apply, including restocking fees that will be the responsibility of the voucher holder.

You cannot use the voucher in conjunction with any other sales discounts or promotional offers.

Yes, you can reapply for the grant every year if funding is available. Boulder County reserves the right to vary or discontinue the voucher program at any time.

You can find online training and workshops to learn how to operate electric landscaping equipment properly. The AGZA Service Pro Certificate Course-Level 1 is a great resource that teaches you all the fundamentals you need to know about transitioning to electric-powered low-impact land care. The City of Boulder may offer this course free of charge in the future. Contact your PACE advisor for more information.

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