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Lawn Mowers vs Cars 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. Read the full story. »

Electric Lawn Mower Rebate

Receive up to $100 toward the purchase of a new electric lawn mower.

Local Hardware stores — Electric lawn mowers may be purchased anywhere in Vermont. See Burlington's City Hardware and Biben's Ace Hardware for additional limited time savings.

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.

Download the Rebate Form

Terms & Conditions (Residential)

Rebate is the lesser of $100 or 50% of the purchase price.
Only valid on purchases of new electric lawn mowers (corded or cordless).
Reconditioned mowers are not eligible.
Purchase must be made on or after May 13, 2019.
Purchase must be made in Vermont.
Lawn mower must be at least 36-volt.
This rebate is 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, 2019

Commercial Lawn Mowers

In addition to our residential rebate, Burlington Electric Department is offering an incentive of $3,500 for the purchase of commercial-grade lawn mowers. 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.

Terms & Conditions (Commercial)

Must be a BED customer and provide a BED bill to the dealer.
Lawnmower must be on the qualified products list:
- Mean Green WBX-33
- Mean Green DWBX-48/52
- Mean Green SK-48
- Mean Green NXR48-52
- Mean Green CXR-52/60
Charge your electric mower in BED territory.
After the first rebate, any subsequent rebates will require pre-approval
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, 2019.

Additional Rebate Available

Burlington Electric Department customers who qualify for the $3,500 commercial electric lawn mower incentive are also eligible for an additional $300 manufacturer’s rebate from Mean Green Mowers at the time of purchase.
If you represent a company that offers an additional incentive for commercial lawn mowers, please contact us.