Lawn Equipment Assistance Fund
Do you want to upgrade to cleaner, more efficient mowing equipment?
MOPERC offers this competitive incentive program that supports the purchase or conversion of commercial-grade propane mowers.
By switching to propane, you can reduce emissions, cut fuel costs, and contribute to a cleaner Missouri. Incentives are available for dedicated propane walk-behind and zero-turn riding mowers, as well as approved conversion systems that replace gasoline use with propane.
Participation and Limits
The Lawn Equipment Assistance Fund (LEAF) is not a rebate program. Purchase of any equipment described herein does not automatically guarantee incentives and not all applicants will qualify. This program is a competitive award designed to help replace conventional gasoline mowers with cleaner, propane-fueled equipment. MOPERC will evaluate all applications and make awards based on geographic equity, company commitment to propane fueling, and partnerships with fuel suppliers.
MOPERC recommends submitting an application prior to purchasing the equipment although the Council will consider applications prepared after purchase. MOPERC may deny an application or request for incentive for any reason, even if all eligibility requirements have been met. Funding is limited and not all applications may be able to receive awards.
The Purchaser’s fleet may include private licensed landscape contractors, state, federal, municipalities, counties, schools, school districts and universities who are registered to do business in the State of Missouri.
Qualifying Commercial Mowers
Qualifying mowers must be dedicated propane, commercial grade, walk behind or zero-turn riding. A propane mower engine or conversion system is eligible for funding only if it performed using an accepted conversion system. Converted equipment must displace a minimum estimate of 200 gallons of gasoline per year, per unit.
Conversion Incentive Amounts
Conversions of existing gasoline-powered mowers with approved conversion systems are eligible for an incentive of $500 per mower. Mowers must be converted to run exclusively on propane.
*Limited quantities available. Incentives are subject to terms and conditions; contact MOPERC for details.
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Convert to Propane
If you’re thinking about expanding your use of propane, converting to propane for new appliances or switching to propane as your primary energy source, please contact your local propane company to learn more about your options.