Lawn Care
Electric Lawn Mowers (Residential)
Because many conventional gas and diesel lawn mowers do not have strong emission controls, they are widely recognized as a major source of smog-forming air pollution. In fact, a 6HP diesel or gas mower running for an hour creates the equivalent emissions of driving your car 160 miles. (source)
Not only do old-fashioned lawn mowers burn fossil fuels, they also create ground-level ozone and haze. And, an estimated 17 million gallons of gas is spilled each year as we refuel the mowers, which can pollute drinking water.
Receive up to $200 toward the purchase of a new electric ride lawn mower.
Receive up to $100 toward the purchase of a new electric push lawn mower.
Switching to an electric lawn mower can significantly reduce the number of toxic pollutants directly released into the air. And since Burlington runs on 100% renewably-sourced energy, there is an environmental benefit to mowing with an electric mower.
Burlington Electric Department wants to help you make the switch. We are offering a $100 rebate on the purchase of a new electric lawn mower. See terms and conditions.
Electric Lawn Mower
Rebate Amount:
- Residential push mower: up to $100
- Residential ride mower: up to $200
Terms & Conditions
- Push mower
- Lawn mower must be at least 36-volt.
- Rebate amount is limited to the lesser of $100 or 50% of the purchase price.
- Ride mower
- Lawn mower must be at least 48-volt.
- Rebate amount is limited to the lesser of $200 or 50% of the purchase price.
- Only valid on purchases of new electric lawn mowers (corded or cordless).
- Reconditioned mowers are not eligible.
- This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
- Purchase must be made after January 1, 2022.
- Purchase must be made in Vermont.
- Only for BED customers with active accounts.
- Limit one rebate per account.
- BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
- This offer is valid through December 31, 2022.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to inspect installation and/or verify purchase.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
- Please be aware that if your rebate is greater than $600 you may be required to complete and submit a W9 form. A W9 form will be provided in this rebate form if it is required.
Electric Lawn Mowers (Commercial)
Receive $3,500 for the purchase of a new commercial-grade lawn mower.
Electric commercial-grade lawn mowers have many benefits:
- Over its lifetime, it will save you money due to lower fuel, maintenance, and repair costs.
- There are environmental benefits including air pollution reduction.
- Electric lawn mowers produce about 1/3 the sound intensity of conventional gas or diesel mowers of similar horsepower.
- Commercial lawn mower rebates are limited to following models:
- Gravely PRO-TURN® EV
- Greenworks Lithium Z Ride Mowers: GZ 48R, GZ 48S, GZ 52R, GZ 52S, GZ 60R
- Mean Green Push Mower: Mean Green WBX-33
- Mean Green Ride Mowers: WBX-33, DWBX-48/52, SK-48, NXR48-52, CXR-52/60, Rival-52/60, EVO-74
Electric Lawn Mower (Commercial)
Rebate Amount:
- $3,500 for ride mowers
- $500 for commercial push mowers
Terms & Conditions
- Must be a Commercial BED customer.
- Qualified Products List:
- Gravely PRO-TURN® EV
- Greenworks Lithium Z Ride Mowers: GZ 48R, GZ 48S, GZ 52R, GZ 52S, GZ 60R
- Mean Green Push Mower: Mean Green WBX-33
- Mean Green Ride Mowers: WBX-33, DWBX-48/52, SK-48, NXR48-52, CXR-52/60, Rival-52/60, EVO-74
- Charge your electric mower in BED territory.
- After the first rebate, any subsequent rebates will require pre-approval.
- This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
- Lawnmowers must have been purchased on or after May 13, 2019.
- BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
- This offer is valid through December 31, 2022.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to inspect installation and/or verify purchase.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
- Please be aware that if your rebate is greater than $600 you may be required to complete and submit a W9 form. A W9 form will be provided in this rebate form if it is required.
Electric Leaf Blowers
Because gas and diesel leaf blowers do not have strong emission controls, running them for an hour can create the equivalent emissions of driving your car 100 miles.
Receive up to $200 for the purchase of a new commercial-grade leaf blower. Residential accounts are eligible for up to $40 back.
Switching to an electric leaf blower can significantly reduce the amount of toxic pollutants released into the air. And since Burlington runs on 100% renewably-sourced energy, there is an environmental benefit to using an electric leaf blower. See rebate form for terms & conditions.
Electric Leaf Blower
Rebate Amount:
- Commercial: up to $150
- Residential: up to $50
Have the following items ready:
- Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
- A scan or photo of your proof of purchase.
Terms & Conditions
- Purchase must be made in Vermont.
- Limit one rebate per account.
- This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
- BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
- W9 form required prior to issuing rebate check. If applicable, a 1099 form will be sent.
- Commercial Customers
- Only for BED commercial customers with active accounts.
- Rebate amount is limited to the lesser of $150 or 50% of the purchase price.
- Purchase must be made after January 1, 2022.
- Leaf blower purchase must include at least 800 watt-hours of battery capacity.
- Residential Customers
- Rebate amount is limited to the lesser of $50 or 50% of the purchase price.
- Purchase must be made after January 1, 2022.
- Leaf blower must come with at least a 40-volt battery.
- Reconditioned leaf blowers are not eligible.
- This offer is valid through December 31, 2022.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to inspect installation and/or verify purchase.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
- Please be aware that if your rebate is greater than $600 you may be required to complete and submit a W9 form. A W9 form will be provided in this rebate form if it is required.
Electric Chainsaws & Trimmers
Be like the BED line crew!
We are now offering rebates of $50 (residential) and $150 (commercial) on electric chainsaws and trimmers (hedge or string).
Electric Chainsaw
Rebate Amount:
- Commercial: Lesser of $150 or 50% of retail price
- Residential: Lesser of $50 or 50% of retail price
Have the following items ready:
- Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
- A scan or photo of your proof of purchase.
Terms & Conditions
- Reconditioned chainsaws are not eligible.
- Chainsaw must come with at least 40V battery.
- Purchase must be made in Vermont.
- Limit one rebate per account.
- This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
- Purchase must be made after January 1, 2022.
- Only for BED customers with active accounts.
- This offer is valid through December 31, 2022.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to inspect installation and/or verify purchase.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
- Please be aware that if your rebate is greater than $600 you may be required to complete and submit a W9 form. A W9 form will be provided in this rebate form if it is required.
Electric Trimmers
Rebate Amount:
- Commercial: Lesser of $150 or 50% of retail price
- Residential: Lesser of $50 or 50% of retail price
Have the following items ready:
- Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
- A scan or photo of your proof of purchase.
Terms & Conditions
- Reconditioned trimmers are not eligible.
- Trimmer must come with at least 40V battery.
- Purchase must be made in Vermont.
- Limit one rebate per account.
- This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
- Purchase must be made after January 1, 2022.
- Only for BED customers with active accounts.
- This offer is valid through December 31, 2022.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to inspect installation and/or verify purchase.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
- Please be aware that if your rebate is greater than $600 you may be required to complete and submit a W9 form. A W9 form will be provided in this rebate form if it is required.
Electric Snow Blowers
As part of our new offerings for 2022, BED is offering a rebate on electric snow blowers.
Electric Snow Blower
Rebate Amount: $15
Have the following items ready:
- Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
- A scan or photo of your proof of purchase.
Terms & Conditions
- Snow Blower must come with at least 56V battery.
- Purchase must be made in Vermont.
- Limit one rebate per account.
- This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
- Purchase must be made after January 1, 2022.
- Only for BED customers with active accounts.
- Reconditioned snow blowers are not eligible.
- This offer is valid through December 31, 2022.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to inspect installation and/or verify purchase.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
- Please be aware that if your rebate is greater than $600 you may be required to complete and submit a W9 form. A W9 form will be provided in this rebate form if it is required.
Battery Recycling
Curious about what to do with your lithium-ion battery at end of life? Contact the CSWD Environmental Depot for information and next steps, including whether you need to schedule a drop-off appointment.
Additional Resources
- Raise the Blade – Lawn Care Tips for Green Lawns
- What To Do With Your Old Mower (CSWD)
- Eco-Equipment Supply: The Environmental Benefits of Electric Mowers
- New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services: Take Steps to Limit Air Emissions: Use Electric Lawn & Garden Equipment
- Washington University in St. Louis: Turning Over a New Leaf: Leaf Blowers and Lawn Mowers