New York is taking a big step toward a cleaner tomorrow by going electric — not just for cars but for lawn care equipment as well. Switching to electric lawn care equipment is all about cutting down on pollution. Gas-powered engines are well known for spewing out harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can have an adverse affect on health over time. While the benefits are clear, switching to electric lawn equipment comes with its fair share of challenges, especially for those in the landscaping business. Opponents point to the amount of time it’s going to take to change multiple batteries over a 12-hour work day in the landscaping business. Right now, the ban on gas-powered equipment isn’t mandatory. Instead, the state is rolling out incentive programs designed to nudge people toward greener options and softening the financial blow.
