California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1346 into law on October 9, 2021 that will phase out the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers, lawn mowers and other small off-road engines by as soon as 2024. California Assembly Bill 1346 directs the California Air Resources Board to phase out the sale of small off-road engines by 2024 […]
Author Archives: TOWA Tools
Landscape Charging Infrastructure, Tips and Advice
Building a Fleet of Battery-Powered Landscape Equipment Requires a Charging Strategy
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Sep
Sep
The demand for battery-powered landscape equipment has been fueled by advancements battery technology, equipment performance; customer demand for zero-emission landscape services, and incentive rebates, The successful deployment of battery-powered tools is dependent on the capability to charge all this equipment every day. Charging battery-powered lawnmowers, leaf blowers, string trimmers and a fleet of commercial equipment […]
Leaf Blower Ban, News, State & Local Ordinance
City of Oakland Bans Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers & Line Trimmers
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Sep
Sep
The City of Oakland Starts Enforcing their Leaf Blower and Line Trimmer Noise Ordinance The City of Oakland will begin enforcing a citywide ban on gas-powered leaf blowers and line trimmers. The grace period was extended for six months, but expires October 2021, and the City of Oakland has started to fine gardeners, landscaper and homeowners […]
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Jan
Jan
The American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) Organization certified the TOWA PDM (Power Distribution Management) appliance. WHAT DOES AGZA CERTIFIED MEAN? Is battery electric equipment ready for prime time? Can it actually replace the power and run-times of gas equipment? Which manufactures and battery platforms have gas-like performance? Can I afford them? Will they last long […]
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Oct
Oct
The City of Saratoga will only allow leaf blowers rated at 65 decibels or less.The City of Saratoga’s leaf blower noise ordinance starts (Oct. 1st) and everyone is required to use a blower with a maximum 65 decibel noise rating. Homeowners are responsible for ensuring compliance on their property, regardless of who is using the leaf […]