Electric lawn equipment · District of Columbia

DCSEU Electric Lawn Mower Rebate

Run by DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU), contracted by DOEE

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$75 off an electric push mower; $500 off an electric riding mower
Maximum
$500 per household
Who qualifies
Residential customer: owner or tenant of a single-family home (4 units or fewer) in DC, or owner of an individual condo or co-op unit; equipment must be connected to the municipal utility account on your bill (Pepco / Washington Gas delivery customer).
Where
DC owners or tenants of homes with 4 or fewer units, and condo and co-op owners, who are Pepco or Washington Gas delivery customers.
Status
Open. (FY2026-27 program period 10/1/2026 to 9/30/2027; subject to availability of funds)
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Buy a new electric push or electric riding lawn mower and send in the receipt for a rebate.

Requirements

  • Mower must be electric and new (used or refurbished not eligible)
  • Dated sales receipt listing the model number
  • Submit within 6 months of purchase or by 9/30/2027, whichever comes first
  • Rebate cannot exceed purchase price and cannot be combined with other DCSEU or DC Government offers
  • Total DCSEU rebates capped at $15,000 per household per fiscal year
  • Keep the equipment at least 1 year or repayment of a prorated amount may be requested
  • May be inspected (within 14 days of request) before or after payment
  • Rebate may count as taxable income

How to apply

  1. 1Buy a qualifying new electric mower and keep the dated receipt showing the model number
  2. 2Apply online at rebates.dcseu.com, or fill out the paper rebate form completely
  3. 3If using paper, enclose the form and a copy of the receipt and mail to DCSEU Lawn Mower Rebate, 1 M Street SE, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20003
  4. 4DCSEU reviews rebates quarterly; call 202-479-2222 with questions

Timing and deadlines

DCSEU evaluates rebates on a quarterly basis; payout time not published

Within 6 months of purchase or 9/30/2027; approval by 9/30/2027

Combining it with other programs

Cannot be combined with other DCSEU offers or other DC Government offers for the same purchase

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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