An Act to establish a grant and loan program for low noise, low emissions landscape maintenance equipment

This bill creates a grant and loan program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to help small businesses and municipalities switch from gas-powered to low-noise, low-emissions landscape maintenance equipment. To qualify for funding, eligible entities must surrender their existing gas-powered equipment in exchange for new electric alternatives. The program provides interest-free loans and grants that can cover the cost of purchasing new equipment, training staff on its use, and managing operational expenses during the transition. Funding for these incentives comes from a dedicated trust account established using up to $2 million from the Federal COVID-19 Response Fund.