Governor Hochul has signed legislation aimed at accelerating the shift to cleaner outdoor maintenance by offering financial incentives for the purchase of electric-powered landscaping equipment. The new law provides rebates to consumers and businesses investing in battery-operated lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and other zero-emission tools, reducing reliance on gas-powered alternatives. Environmental advocates highlight the measure as a step toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions from residential and commercial groundskeeping. Details on eligibility and rebate amounts remain pending as implementing regulations are finalized.
Hochul signs rebate law, incentivizing electric landscaping equipment NEWS10 ABC
