Gas-powered leaf blowers last forever. Once a business has it, they have no incentive to change it unless we mandate the change. That's why we wanted to provide resources to help them make the transition. If we provide a grant that's significant enough, I think we will overcome that barrier.
Switching to a commercial electric leaf blower, with batteries and charging equipment, can be pricey. A commercial electric 56-volt backpack leaf blower with two batteries and a charger costs $700. Each battery is almost as much as the product itself.
Officials asked city employees to evaluate the battery and charging needs for electric leaf blowers and whether the rebate should be increased. The rebate could end up being $1,000 to $1,300 per purchase.
As of this year, landscapers no longer have a choice if they want to buy a new leaf blower. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law in 2021 banning the purchase of gas-powered leaf blowers statewide.
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