Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) and Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) have re-introduced legislation that would provide a valuable tax credit for either the purchase of zero-emission equipment or the retrofit of existing gas-powered equipment. The Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Act would provide a 40% tax credit up to $25,000 each year and up to $100,000 over the course of 10 consecutive years.​ Eligible equipment includes anything from handheld blowers, edgers and trimmers to commercial mowers. The credit would apply to equipment put in service after Dec. 31, 2024.

This legislation enjoys a broad range of support, from the GCSAA to the Sierra Club. As GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans notes in the congressional press release, “This legislation provides a voluntary incentive for golf course superintendents who wish to either purchase zero-emission landscape equipment or upgrade their existing equipment”. 

GCSAA will work hard with Heinrich and Correa to see this important legislation enacted into law.