Actions
Action GHG-06-a: Work with SMAQMD to implement a landscaping equipment trade-in program that provides vouchers for purchasing electric landscape equipment to residents and businesses that trade in fossil-fuel-powered landscaping equipment. Status: Not Started.
Action GHG-06-b: Explore the feasibility of and funding opportunities for expanding the landscaping equipment trade-in program which may include:
- organizing trade-in events at convenient locations for residents throughout the county, multiple times per year; and
- establishing additional permanent drop-off locations at other County-operated facilities.
Status: Not Started.
Action GHG-06-c: Develop a tracking system for the equipment exchanged by applicants through the landscaping equipment trade-in program including number and type of equipment. Status: Not Started.
Action GHG-06-d: Share information regarding incentives, including CARB’s zero-emission landscaping equipment incentive programs and SMAQMD’s Commercial Lawn and Garden Program, if available, and co-benefits of using electric landscaping equipment through newsletters, social media post, and the County's website. Status: Not Started.
