City of Oakland saves $30,000 with TOWA
The City of Oakland saved nearly $30,000 by converting gas-powered trimmers to electric using TOWA’s Retro-E Kits—meeting local emissions mandates without replacing their entire fleet.
🌆 City of Oakland Saves $30K with TOWA Universal Power Heads
How did the City of Oakland cut costs and stay compliant with new equipment laws?
In 2021, the City of Oakland passed an ordinance banning the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and string trimmers. Facing rising costs for battery-powered replacements, the city turned to TOWA’s
Universal Power Heads
—and saved nearly $30,000 in the process.
🔄 From Gas to Electric — Without Buying All New Tools
Rather than spend over $50,000 on 60 new battery-powered line trimmers, the city's landscape division converted their existing gas trimmers into 40V battery-powered weed trimmers using TOWA’s Retro-E system.
đź’¬ Real-World Results from the Field
“The TOWA Retro-E kit saved us so much money! The powerhead has more torque and now the trimmer is much lighter.”
— Dwayne, City of Oakland
âś… Key Benefits:
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âś… Massive Cost Savings: Avoided over $30,000 in new equipment costs
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âś… Increased Power & Reduced Weight: Crews noted better performance with lighter tools
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âś… Fast, Scalable Conversion: Retrofitted dozens of trimmers without downtime
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✅ Mandate Compliance: Fully aligned with Oakland’s zero-emission ordinance
TOWA’s Universal Power Heads turns your gas equipment electric—without starting from scratch.