Sustainability

Save Some Green and Mow Down Air Pollution


The South Coast AQMD offers a year-round Electric Lawn Mower Rebate program for residents of Riverside County. Residents can purchase a new, cordless electric lawn mower, scrap their old gas mower and receive a rebate check based on the purchase price of their new mower. Help improve air quality by participating in the electric Lawnmower Rebate Program. 

The on-line application is available at www.aqmd.gov/lawnmower.

  • After-purchase rebates are $150, $200 or $250, depending on the purchase price of the new electric lawnmower.
  • Over 20 electric lawn mower models available for residential use.
  • Purchases can be made in-store or on-line
  • Over 20 certified scrapping locations available in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties
  • For more information please call 888-425-6247 (Tuesday-Friday). Se habla español.
  • Help improve air quality


 
 Overview

Temecula's Sustainability Plan (PDF) was adopted by the City Council on June 22, 2010. This plan is a comprehensive program that includes 8 areas of focus:

  • Air Resources
  • Community Outreach
  • Energy
  • Green Buildings
  • Open Space
  • Transportation
  • Waste Management
  • Water Resources

Plan Strategies

The plan involves strategies to:

  • Conserve water and energy
  • Encourage green buildings
  • Expand alternative transportation opportunities
  • Increase open space
  • Promote better air quality
  • Reduce waste

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