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Lawn and Garden Equipment
Learn about grants for replacing gasoline- and diesel-powered lawn and garden equipment with electric, battery-powered alternatives.
Commercial Electric Lawn and Garden Equipment Exchange Pilot Program (eL&G) - Now Open!
Commercial operators can apply for a voucher from an Air District approved vendor for $700 to $15,000 per piece of equipment to scrap and replace their old gasoline- or diesel-powered lawn and garden equipment with a new electric replacement. Eligible equipment includes chainsaws, trimmers, edgers, brush cutters, leaf blowers, vacuums, walk behind mowers, and ride on or stand/sit mowers.
Applications are now being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been awarded.
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How it Works
- Review the Program Requirements, Guidelines, and Terms and Conditions to see if you qualify.
- Visit an Air District approved Vendor to select your new equipment.
- Complete and submit your application
. - Once your application is submitted, the Air District will verify that it meets the program requirements and issue a Notice of Conditional Approval and request the following additional required documentation be submitted to complete the application:
- Valid California photo ID
- Business license or C-27 contractor’s license for the last 2+ years
- Completed IRS W-9 form
- The Air District will provide final approval and issue a Notice to Proceed with an approved voucher so that you can exchange your old equipment to be scrapped and receive your new electric equipment.
Program Overview
The eL&G Pilot Program is a scrap and replace voucher program to reduce air pollution in the Bay Area by providing grant funding to replace older commercial combustion-powered lawn and garden equipment with zero-emission electric alternatives. Eligible commercial landscapers can turn in qualifying operational gasoline- or diesel-powered lawn and garden equipment in order to receive a discount on new cordless electric models.
The program does not provide vouchers for equipment that has already been purchased before an application is approved.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants include:
- Government agencies
- Schools
- Private landscaping and gardening businesses
Basic Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must:
- Have their primary administrative office or headquarters in one of the following AB617 communities:
County Community Eligible Zip Codes San Francisco Bayview Hunters Point 94107, 94110, 94124, 94134 Alameda East Oakland 94601, 94603, 94605, 94621 Alameda West Oakland 94607, 94608, 94609, 94612 Contra Costa Richmond and San Pablo 94801, 94803, 94804, 94805, 94806, 94850 - Have operated existing equipment in the Air District’s jurisdiction for at least 2 years
- Commit to using new equipment in the above eligible zip codes for 36 months
- Not receive other grant funding (manufacturer/vendor discounts are allowed)
- Turn in old equipment to Vendor for destruction at time of Voucher redemption
- Be in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Eligible Equipment Types & Maximum Funding Amounts
| Commercial Grade Equipment | Max Voucher |
| Chainsaws / Trimmers / Edgers / Brush cutters | $700 |
| Leaf blowers / Vacuums | $1,400 |
| Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers | $1,500 |
| Ride-on or Sit / Stand Mowers | $15,000 |
- Exchanges must be one-for-one and like-for-like in the same equipment category shown in the table above (e.g., one chainsaw can be traded in for one chainsaw, trimmer, edger, or brush cutter)
- Portable charging equipment (e.g., chargers, cables, batteries) is eligible
- Participants must pay at least 15% of eligible costs after discounts
- Maximum total Voucher award: $100,000
Resources
- Program Guidelines, Terms, and Conditions
- Program Process Charts
- Application
- Application User Guide
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Approved Vendor List
- CARB SORE Regulation Information
- CARB Carl Moyer Program Guidelines
Program Disclaimer
The eL&G is a limited-term pilot program. All program details—including eligibility criteria, funding amounts, approved equipment lists, and application procedures—are subject to change based on available funding, regulatory updates, and program performance. The Air District reserves the right to modify, pause, or discontinue the program at any time without prior notice.
Workshops and Events
To be announced.