Lawn Mowers

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.

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).
• 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 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