Lawn Equipment & Forklifts
Battery-Powered Lawn Equipment and Forklifts
Battery-powered motors are more energy-efficient, quieter, reduce carbon emissions, and typically require less maintenance than gas-powered equipment.
Cape Light Compact, as a Sponsor of Mass Save, offers incentives for battery-powered lawn equipment and forklifts.
Lawn Equipment
| Equipment Type | Incentive Type | Incentive Amount | Efficiecny Requirements | Pre-Approval Required | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail-Grade Battery-Power Lawn Mower | Application | $75 | Must have a battery capacity less than 500-watt hours | No | For more information, visit Mass Save. |
| Retail-Grade Battery-Powered String Trimmer, Leaf Blower or Chainsaw | Application | $30 | Must have a battery capacity less than 500-watt hours | No | For more information, visit Mass Save. |
| Professional-Grade Battery-Powered Lawn Mower | Application | $3,500 | Must have a battery capacity more than 7000-watt hours | No | For more information, visit Mass Save. |
| Professional-Grade Battery-Powered String Trimmer, Leaf Blower or Chainsaw | Prescriptive application | $100 | Must have a battery capacity more than 500-watt hours | No | For more information, visit Mass Save. |
Forklifts
| Equipment Type | Incentive Type | Incentive Amount | Pre-Approval Required | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Powered Electric Forklift | Application | $6,000 | No | For more information, visit Mass Save. |
| High Frequency Battery Chargers | Application | $550 | No | For more information, visit Mass Save. |
Why Go Electric?
- Quieter operation: Electric mowers and lawn equipment can be 20 decibels quieter than their gas counterparts. That is the difference between a washing machine and a motorcycle.
- Less maintenance: With gas equipment, you have to replace parts annually including spark plugs, oil and air filters. That’s not the case with electric equipment.
- Easier to maneuver: Electric lawn equipment is lighter than their gas-powered siblings. That means they’re easier to handle and maneuver. Some models can be more easily stored and hung up out of the way due to the lighter weight.
- Cleaner for the environment: The Environmental Protection Agency states that gas lawnmowers contribute the lion’s share of nonroad-related air pollution generated nationwide. The Electric Power Research Institute notes if we replaced half the gas-powered lawnmowers with electric ones, it would reduce the same amount of emissions as removing two million vehicles from the road.
