CURIOUS ABOUT ELECTRIC LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT?

Are you the market for a new lawn mower or yard equipment, but not sure if electric options will work for you?

Come to the E-Lawnification Show 'n Tell Event! Your Upper Valley Neighbors will be there to show you their electric lawn care equipment, tell you about their preferences, and answer your questions.

Where: The Thetford Center Town Green (Google Thetford Village Store - the Green is across the street, this is NOT on Thetford Hill)]

When: Saturday, May 21 from 10:00am-1:00pm

The Thetford, Norwich, Hartford, and Sharon Energy Committees and Sustainable Hanover are working together on this event. We all share goals to encourage electrification of lawn maintenance and reduction of mowed lawn areas to lower the climate impact of lawns.

Gas-powered lawn and yard care equipment is a significant contributor to Greenhouse Gas emissions and other pollutants. About 54 million Americans mow their lawns, using 800 million gallons of gas per year and producing tons of air pollutants. According to the EPA, each new gas-powered lawn mower operating for one hour produces as much organic compounds and nitrogen oxide emissions as 11 new cars each being driven for 1 hour. Additionally, over 17 million gallons of gas are spilled each year refueling lawn and garden equipment – more oil than was spilled by the Exxon Valdez.

Come learn about the electric alternatives to gas-powered lawn care equipment!