Thanks to a new law that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, Coloradans can save money and cut air pollution at the same time by enjoying a 30% discount on electric lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers and snow blowers at participating retailers statewide.
Part of a broader effort to cut down the high amount of pollution and noise generated by gas-powered lawn and garden equipment, the new law is designed to make it as easy as possible for consumers to enjoy the discount: no rebate paperwork to fill out, no tax credit to file. This is because the tax credit goes to participating retailers, in exchange for offering a 30% discount to their customers.
Where can I get the discount on electric lawn equipment?
The key to receiving the new tax credit discount on cleaner, quieter electric lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers and other handheld lawn and garden tools – plus snow blowers – is to go to a participating retailer. We’ve surveyed local retailers to help take some of the guesswork out of this for you. As we hear back from more companies, we will add their information here, so be sure to check back.
Colorado retailers offering a 30% discount on electric lawn equipment starting in 2024
Ace Hardware
As of March 6, 2024, here are the stores Ace Hardware confirmed will be participating, in alphabetical order by city:
Ace Hardware Westwoods
15530 W 64th Avenue Ste G, Arvada CO 80007
Buckley Square Hardware
17190 E Iliff Ave Ste B-1, Aurora CO 80013
Ace Hardware SaddleRock
7420 S Gartrell Rd Unit B, Aurora CO 80016
Moore Lumber Bailey
5195 County Road 64, Bailey CO 80421
Moore Lumber Bennett
1555 S 1st Street, Bennett CO 80102
McGuckin Hardware
2525 Arapahoe Unit D-1, Boulder CO 80302-6725
Herman Lumber
1298 Martin Ave, Burlington CO 80807
Moore Lumber & Hardware
1335 Park St, Castle Rock CO 80109
Big Johns Building Supply
200 Sw Second Street, Cedaredge CO 81413
Cheyenne Wells Lumber
170 E 2nd Street, Cheyenne Wells CO 80810
Uintah Gardens Ace Hardware
1830 W Uintah Street, Colorado Springs CO 80904
Cheyenne Mountain Ace Hardware
1785 S 8th St, Unit D, Colorado Springs CO 80905
Bon Ace Hardware
2300 N Wahsatch Ave, Colorado Springs CO 80907
Garden of the Gods Ace Hardware
4201 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs CO 80907
Circle Ace Hardware
1225 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs CO 80909
South Academy Ace Hardware
2730 South Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs CO 80916
We have reached out to other retailers such as Best Buy, Harbor Freight, Lowe’s, Tractor Supply Co. and Walmart and will update this page as any new information becomes available. If there are other retailers or distributors you would like to see on here, let us know!
Where can I find electric lawn equipment rebates and other incentives in Colorado?
In addition to the new 30% statewide discount, residential customers, governments and companies may be eligible for additional financial incentives to help make the switch to cleaner, quieter electric lawn and garden tools.
In the Denver Metro/North Front Range area, the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) runs a grant program for commercial operators/landscaping companies looking to make the switch to electric, through the Mow Down Pollution program. (Grants to government entities are on pause as of Feb. 2024, awaiting new funding.)
Boulder County has a program with grants of up to $10,000 for professional landscaping companies.
Through the federal Inflation Reduction Act, you may be able to claim a tax credit of up to $7,500 for the purchase of a large electric riding mower.
Generous rebates may also be available to consumers through your local utility including:
Kirsten joined CoPIRG's staff in 2022 and is focused on fighting for clean air for Coloradans and transforming transportation systems. Previously, she oversaw The Public Interest Network's efforts to engage alumni/former employees and volunteers in the network's work, specializing in communications and organizing events in dozens of cities. Kirsten lives in the Denver area with her husband and two children, where she is an avid hiker, biker, church choir member and gardener.