Electric lawn equipment · Michigan

Ann Arbor A2ZERO Electric Yard Care Rebates

Run by City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations (A2ZERO)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to 50% of electric tool cost or 100% of manual tool cost, capped per tool: lawn mower $200, snow blower $200, leaf blower $100, chainsaw/hedge trimmer/pole saw/string trimmer/edger/brush cutter $50 each; one rebate per tool type per household
Who qualifies
Owners or renters of a residential property in the City of Ann Arbor (businesses have a separate, larger schedule).
Where
Owners or renters of residential property in the City of Ann Arbor.
Status
Open. Expanded program launched April 1, 2026, operates year-round; funded by the 2022 Community Climate Action Millage, available until funds are spent.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Buy a new electric or manual yard tool (mower, leaf blower, snow blower, string trimmer, hedge trimmer, chainsaw, pole saw, edger, brush cutter) and trade in an equivalent gas tool at Recycle Ann Arbor.

Requirements

  • Trade in an equivalent gas-powered tool at Recycle Ann Arbor Drop Off Station, 2950 E Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
  • Drain all gasoline and oil first or it will not be accepted
  • Get the trade-in confirmation form (one per tool)
  • Keep proof of purchase; new tool can be bought at any retailer
  • If no battery/charger is included, cost of two batteries and one charger can be added to the rebate base
  • Submit within 90 days of purchasing the new equipment

How to apply

  1. 1Buy the electric or manual tool at any retailer and keep the receipt
  2. 2Drain and drop off your old gas tool at Recycle Ann Arbor (2950 E Ellsworth Rd) and get the trade-in confirmation form
  3. 3Fill out the yard care rebate application online (fastest), or email [email protected], or mail to Ann Arbor Home Energy Rebate Program, Grand Ledge MI (address on the form), using the residential PDF form
  4. 4Attach the trade-in confirmation form and proof of purchase within 90 days of purchase
  5. 5Receive the rebate check after review (the page says 6-8 weeks for the A2ZERO rebate program)

Timing and deadlines

Rebate check about 6-8 weeks after approval (stated for the A2ZERO rebate program)

Application within 90 days of purchase

Combining it with other programs

Stacks on in-store offers; separate from A2ZERO Home Energy rebates

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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