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Small gas engines are a leading source of air pollution.  Find out why battery powered maintenance equipment is the superior solution.

Join the Electrify! Coalition for an informative webinar on electric outdoor power tools. We'll be talking with some of the leading experts and advocates for the electrification of the landscape maintenance industry and the manufacturers of outdoor landscape equipment about why this is important, the state of the transition away from gas powered tools, and provide tips on how you can make this transition in your home or community. We will cover:<ul><li>How much air pollution and toxic solid waste is produced by gas powered tools</li><li>Why the noise and emissions from these tools is not just a nuisance</li><li>How battery powered tools deliver performance and productivity that rivals gas</li><li>The advantages of electric: low operation and maintenance costs, ease of operation </li><li>Tips for homeowners wanting to make the switch</li><li>The transition happening in the commercial landscape maintenance industry</li><li>How cities, schools and communities can electrify their fleets</li><li>The concept of certified Green Zones - fossil fuel free public outdoor spaces</li></ul>Panelists<a href="https://agza.net/about-us/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dan Mabe</a> grew up in the outdoor maintenance industry and founded <a href="https://agza.net/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">American Green Zone Alliance</a> to improve the quality of life for communities and working conditions for landscape operators. He has become the nations leading expert on electrification in this industry by providing education, training and tool choice validation for low noise, low impact operations. AGZA has pioneered the concept of Certified Green Zones - properties on which routine grounds maintenance is performed with low-impact equipment and practices. AGZA has worked with communities, schools and corporations to certify Green Zone outdoor spaces and document the beneficial impacts in 7 states across the US.Jason Jones, National Business Development Manager for <a href="https://egopowerplus.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">EGO Power tools</a>, and Jack Easterly, Brand Manager for <a href="https://www.husqvarna.com/us/discover/commercial-battery-products/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Husqvarna</a> will provide insights on the latest technology and industry trends from two of the leading manufacturers in the industry. Donations: Please consider donating a couple of dollars for this webinar to the <a href="https://www.communityenergyproject.org/electrify-everyone/#:~:text=CEP%20provides%20free%20home%20weatherization,old%2C%20inefficient%20gas%20water%20heaters." target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Electrify Everyone Fund</a>. All proceeds from your donations go towards installing free heat pump water heaters in low income homes through the nonprofit Community Energy Project. Your donation will help reduce carbon emissions and lower utility bills for these families. Thank you!The Electrify! Coalition: Our coalition of non-profits, faith based groups, HVAC contractors, youth groups, builders and energy providers is dedicated to accelerate electrification through education and policy.

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