Gas Powered Leaf Blower Phase Out Team

Gas-powered equipment contributed significantly to climate and air pollution. The team’s current focus is to work toward a just, equitable transition away from the use of gas powered leaf blowers.
Our role is to:
  • educate the community on GPLB’s high levels of noise and air pollution and the associated health risks
  • work with Napa County communities to phase out use of GPLBs
  • advocate for rebates to offset the cost of purchasing new equipment and to help avoid significant financial impacts on small business owners
  • illustrate cleaner alternatives and regenerative practices for maintaining landscaping, yards, and gardens

Contact us to join this team or learn more.

Financial help for buying zero-emission yard care equipment

These programs are aimed at small yard-care and landscaping businesses who will be most impacted by bans on gasoline leaf blowers and by the Jan 1, 2024 ban on sales of new gas powered 2-stroke engine equipment (most yard care equipment).

*Undocumented residents are eligible for both programs.

California CORE Voucher Program

This program pays up to 70% of the cost of equipment and batteries including leaf blowers, brush cutters, and mowers.

The program is available through the following local dealers:

  • Aloha Saw and Mower, 455 Lopes Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534
  • Central Valley Builders, 1790 Soscol Ave, Napa, CA 94559
  • Horizon Distributors, 3229 Californa Blvd, Napa, CA 94558
  • Napa Power Equipment, 3145 Jefferson St, Napa, CA 94558

City of Napa Leaf Blower Rebate Program

This program offers a rebate of up to $1000 for the purchase of a commercial grade battery powered leaf blower to local yard care businesses that were impacted by COVID-19. The program opened on July 19, 2023. It does require a City of Napa business license.

Learn more about the program here.

Businesses can apply here: https://form.jotform.com/231105409318044.

For questions and help contact Evert Fernandez at evertf707@gmail.com or send a text message to 707-480-3213.

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