| First Name | Erik |
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| Last Name | Mogensen |
| Email Address | mogensenlandscaping@comcast.net |
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| Subject | proposed ruling outlawing gas powered landscape equipment |
| Comment | Please consider postponing this mandate to outlaw gas powered equipment until appropriate improvements have been made to electric powered (or other alternative) equipment options allowing the vigorous demands of the landscape industry to be met consistently on a daily basis. As a proponent for change based on environmental impact of gas powered machines, we have tried electric powered equipment on a number of occasions including outfitting a low demand landscape maintenance route with standard required demo equipment. We were met with challenges from the beginning including inferior power, underwhelming battery life, heavy equipment, etc. all culminating in inferior performance and higher labor demands. With increasing wage demands and now potentially new equipment purchase requirements, I urge that 2024 be reconsidered for a later date in order to improve efficiency for a more seamless transition on all levels. Product performance, battery life, quick charging stations, gas powered equipment buybacks/rebates, supply issues and so more all need to be addressed before we can make such a drastic change. |
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| Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2021-11-15 15:24:02 |
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