Outdoor Electric Landscaping Equipment Rebates Now Available
Published on July 21, 2025
Go Electric With Us!
With support from a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s Local Climate Action grant, the City recently purchased its first ride‐on electric lawn mower to use in park and right‐of‐way maintenance. In addition to the mower, the City has also been transitioning its chainsaws, edgers and other small equipment to electric models. Compared to gas‐powered equipment, electric landscaping equipment emits less air and noise pollution including particulate matter and volatile organic compounds that irritate lungs and exacerbate asthma. Electric equipment also typically has an instant start via a push button versus throttle, which makes them easier to turn on and reduces the risk of shoulder injury. Electric landscaping equipment is typically cost‐competitive with gas‐powered equipment, especially when you factor in decreased fuel and maintenance associated with gasoline, oil and winter weatherization. Advances in lithium‐ion technology mean that electric landscaping equipment has a comparable power to traditional models and often offers more consistent torque for improved performance.
Rebates Now Available
To incentivize the switch to electric landscaping equipment, Xcel Energy is now offering rebates for outdoor electric landscaping equipment to residents and home‐based lawn or snow‐care businesses:
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Equipment Type
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Residential Rebate
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Commercial Rebate
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Electric Push Lawn Mower
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60% of equipment cost up to $75
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60% of equipment cost up to $300
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Electric Riding Lawn Mower
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60% of equipment cost up to $200
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60% of equipment cost up to $800
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Electric Push Snow Blower
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60% of equipment cost up to $30
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60% of equipment cost up to $100
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Electric Trimmer
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60% of equipment cost up to $30
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60% of equipment cost up to $120
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Electric Edger
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60% of equipment cost up to $30
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60% of equipment cost up to $120
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Electric Cultivator
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60% of equipment cost up to $30
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60% of equipment cost up to $120
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Electric Chainsaw and Pole Saws
(Chainsaw blades must be at least 12 inches)
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60% of equipment cost up to $30
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60% of equipment cost up to $120
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Electric Leaf Blower
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60% of equipment cost up to $30
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60% of equipment cost up to $120
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Learn more at mn.my.xcelenergy.com/s/residential/home‐rebates/outdoor‐electric‐equipment. Find electric landscaping equipment online or at your favorite home improvement store.