Electric Landscaping Equipment Grants
Commercial landscaping companies are a crucial part of the local economy. Unfortunately, the types of equipment used are a source of routine concern among the City of Boulder and other Boulder County community members.
Operating a commercial lawn mower for one hour emits as much pollution as driving a new light-duty passenger car from Los Angeles to Las Vegas – a trip that takes more than four hours. One hour of operating a commercial leaf blower emits pollution comparable to driving a new light-duty passenger car for 15 hours or the distance from Los Angeles to Denver.
PACE has partnered with the City of Boulder and the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) to develop a pilot program for 2023 that supports small local landscape companies to begin to transition from loud polluting landscaping equipment to vetted electric alternatives. Through the Electric Landscaping Equipment Grants for Businesses, PACE helps remove barriers to provide your business an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of new, efficient equipment while helping your business and the community reach their sustainability goals.
Grants are available to professional landscaping businesses located in Boulder County. Businesses must fill out the grant application, get approved, and receive a voucher before purchasing the equipment at a participating retailer–grants cannot be awarded after the equipment is bought.