Bill > S01574

This bill establishes an electric landscaping equipment rebate program, managed by a state authority, to encourage the adoption of quieter, zero-emission landscaping tools like battery-powered mowers and leaf blowers, excluding corded electric equipment, reel mowers, or tractors. The program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and decrease noise pollution by offering rebates at the point of sale to institutional or commercial applicants, which include businesses primarily focused on yard maintenance, as well as various government entities, schools, and non-profit organizations. Rebates will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until available funds are depleted, and the authority will develop specific rules and regulations for the program, including eligibility criteria and rebate amounts, and will also conduct outreach to inform potential participants. The bill also mandates annual reporting on the program's status and will expire and be repealed on January 1, 2036.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1574