Politics & Government
Gov't Coughs Up for Electric Mowers! Get Yours
Worried about the exhaust your lawn mower is creating? The government is offering deep discounts on environmentally-friendly electric lawn mowers.
Correction: The lawn mower incentive program is paid for by southland companies that choose to pay a fee in lieu of offering rideshare incentives.
You can now sign up to exchange your old gas-slurping lawn mower for a cleaner, battery-powered electric model, courtesy of the South Coast Air Quality Management District and local businesses.
The district is offering subsidized discounts on a variety of electric mowers. Mission Viejo is the Orange County location for anyone interested in making a switch. They will be checking IDs, so be sure to bring proof that you live in Orange County.
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Here's a look at the models offered and their retail prices:
Model Retail More Retail Subsidized Price Neuton 14" cutting width 24-volt $814.93 at Sears $339.99 at Amazon.com $100 Neuton 19" cutting width 36-volt n/a n/a $160 Black and Decker 19" cutting width 24-volt $419 at Sears $299 at Amazon.com $100 Black and Decker 19" cutting width 36-volt $768.96 at Sears $369.99 at Amazon.com $160 Black and Decker 19" cutting width self-propelled $479 at Black and Decker $402.89 at Amazon.com $230On Oct. 8, those who sign up can show up at to turn in their gas mower for the new electric model. Cash, checks and major credit cards are accepted.
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To sign up, call 1-(888) 425-6247 Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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