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It would be nice if states would use electric mowers to mow roadsides and grass along highways. If a company can build an electric backhoe to run for 8 hours then they can build a large battery powered mowing tractor
California moves to ban sale of gas-powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers
The lack of noisy generators is a reason to celebrate the increasing number of campgrounds with RV pedestals. Besides the obvious: the ability to plug-in an EV. Most state park campgrounds that I've visited (in fourteen states) have them and even a few national parks. I've been told that there are a few Forest Service campgrounds with RV pedestals now, although I haven't seen it myself.Every camping trip reminds me how much I hate generators. Most of the time they could be easily replaced by a $100 solar panel and a small inverter. I've seen people running generators to charge head lamps and iPhones;
Was just commenting to my wife on a walk last evening on this topic. A landscaper was working at the time with a leaf blower and could smell noxious fumes a few houses away and no wind. Were commenting about how a worker, only inches away, what the effects of morbidity and mortality of someone who does this 5+ days a week. Legislating away such things is worth it alone for worker health.California moves to ban sale of gas-powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers
“Gallon for gallon, these engines pollute at a substantially higher rate than other equipment and vehicles,” Berman said in presenting the bill earlier this year. The bill was supported by a coalition of groups, including the American Lung Association in California, Sierra Club California and the Union of Concerned Scientists.California moves to ban sale of gas-powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers
Generators, thats NUTS!Bill banning small, gas-powered engines and generators heads to Governor's desk
A bill is now on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk that could disproportionately impact families in the Central Valley and nearby foothill and mountain communities. Assembly Bill 1346 would end the production of gas-powered small, off-road engines--used in lawn and garden equipment and generators--...kmph.com
A bill is now on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk that could disproportionately impact families in the Central Valley and nearby foothill and mountain communities. Assembly Bill 1346 would end the production of gas-powered small, off-road engines--used in lawn and garden equipment and generators-- by January 1, 2024.
That's my concern: backup generators could be used to enable a transition to cleaner energy: Adopting solar panels and home battery backup is expensive and doing a smart economically affordable installation currently does not bridge the dark stormy periods; generators could fill in for the gaps while everyone is ramping up solar and home battery installations. By not allowing backup generators, this can slow the transition to cleaner energy adoption. Leave it to Democrats to actually do the opposite of everything they claim they will do. I really wish we were allowed to install our own battery and solar panel installations without requiring licensed electricians and the like. The labor cost required by regulations are 2/3rds the cost of any system, and that is hindering solar and battery adoption.Generators, thats NUTS!
That's my concern: backup generators could be used to enable a transition to cleaner energy: Adopting solar panels and home battery backup is expensive and doing a smart economically affordable installation currently does not bridge the dark stormy periods; generators could fill in for the gaps while everyone is ramping up solar and home battery installations. By not allowing backup generators, this can slow the transition to cleaner energy adoption. Leave it to Democrats to actually do the opposite of everything they claim they will do. I really wish we were allowed to install our own battery and solar panel installations without requiring licensed electricians and the like. The labor cost required by regulations are 2/3rds the cost of any system, and that is hindering solar and battery adoption.
TMC members may be interested in this Electrek site which highlights current Green Deals on outdoor power equipment, batteries, lights, etc.On a recent visit to Home Depot a few weeks ago in Soquel, California (in Santa Cruz county), the electric landscaping tools available have blossomed! There are lineups of a variety of tools (perhaps full lineups??) from Ryobi, DeWalt, Makita, and Rigid! I do not know their quality, but since they massively post-date the lineup I got from the older Ego brand, they might have taken advantage of newer developments and knowledge. But they have a healthy variety of options to try out.
Unfortunately, I think all their battery systems are incompatible, so once you get one charger setup, you are kind of stuck with that until you invest into another charger setup. I recommend people start reading reviews to see which ones to buy!
Now we can start to see the second generation of consumer electric landscaping tools and how well they do. I am looking forward to hearing the reviews and experience. Since they seem to have been put on store shelves during the post-COVID economic downturn, this will be interesting to see how long it takes for them to be adopted and tested.
Not sure how a generator would help with the transition. Are you proposing off-grid systems?That's my concern: backup generators could be used to enable a transition to cleaner energy: Adopting solar panels and home battery backup is expensive and doing a smart economically affordable installation currently does not bridge the dark stormy periods; generators could fill in for the gaps while everyone is ramping up solar and home battery installations. By not allowing backup generators, this can slow the transition to cleaner energy adoption. Leave it to Democrats to actually do the opposite of everything they claim they will do. I really wish we were allowed to install our own battery and solar panel installations without requiring licensed electricians and the like. The labor cost required by regulations are 2/3rds the cost of any system, and that is hindering solar and battery adoption.
I have pulled owner builder permits for two self installs in two separate jurisdictions in California. The last one came in around $2 per Watt. Unfortunately NEC 2020 now requires UL approved battery storage systems few of which can be self installed.I really wish we were allowed to install our own battery and solar panel installations without requiring licensed electricians and the like.