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Beneficial Electrification Tools and Outdoor Power Equipment

There are many benefits to using outdoor outdoor power tools. For starters, they're low maintenance because electric models don't require gasoline, oil changes, spark plugs or filters. Without having to purchase gasoline you save money and your garage or storage shed doesn't have to smell like gas. Electric outdoor power tools store easily and are lightweight, making it easier to handle for all of your lawn and garden needs.

Besides the convenience, when you use electric tools you're reducing your carbon footprint when you use rechargeable electric-powered tools. Electric gardening tools reduce emissions and energy consumption without sacrificing power or efficiency. Because an increasing amount of electricity is produced from renewable sources like solar, wind and hydropower, you can rest assured that these electric tools are not just good for your garden, they’re also good for the planet.

Electric Grills

An electric grill allows you to take efficient cooking almost anywhere you go without the smoke from a fire, burden of propane tanks, charcoal, or messy clean-up. Learn more

Electric Hedgetrimmers

An electric hedge trimmer with a heavy-duty blade will let you cut branches that are too thick for traditional pruning shears, eliminating the need to use several tools to shape your hedges. Learn more

Electric Leaf Blowers

Replacing your gas-powered leaf blower with a clean, electric-powered model will help you clear leaves and debris efficiently with no reduced power or capacity. Learn more

Electric Lawn Mowers

Gas-powered lawn mowers, weed eaters, and chainsaws all add emissions to the air. Investigating a tool powered by electricity is a great way to reduce your footprint. Learn more

Outdoor Cooking with Electric Grills

Outdoor cooking is a popular hobby in the summer months, but many people are unaware of the benefits that electric grills offer. Here are some helpful tips and ways to spice up your outdoor cooking experience this year with an electric grill

Matt Fitzgibbon, Beneficial Electrification Manager

5 Powerful Electric Tools for Fall Clean-up

At Tri-State, we are adding renewables and reducing emissions as part of our Responsible Energy Plan. As electricity becomes cleaner, replacing appliances and tools, or even cars and trucks, traditionally powered by fossil fuels, can further reduce overall emissions. These electric-powered gardening tools can last longer and are emissions-free, meaning you’ll smell the crisp fall air, not the smell of exhaust.

Take Advantage of These 5 Powerful Electric Gardening Tools

Garden tools powered by electricity can support your green thumb. These electric-powered tools can last longer and are emissions-free, meaning you’ll smell the scents of summer, not the smell of exhaust.