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AGZA is a member-based organization that provides education and certification in low-impact, clean t WHAT IS AN AGZA GREEN ZONE? But AGZA doesn't stop there!

An AGZA Green Zone is a property certified by The American Green Zone Alliance as maintained with zero emissions and low noise, and that complies with AGZA's gold standard groundskeeping practices. Much of the zero-emission and low noise requirements can be achieved simply by recycling noisy, polluting gas machinery and replacing them with the new wave of clean, quieter battery-electric equipment.

Of course AGZA also encourages the use of hand tools like rakes, brooms, and shears wherever practical. Nothing is as quiet and emission-free as good ol' hand skills, and they also kick up less dust than even the gentlest electric blower. We know deep sustainability requires a holistic understanding, so we educate homeowners, grounds maintenance crews, and sustainability managers on the virtues of eco-friendly practices throughout the spectrum of lawn and garden jobs. WHAT IS AGZA'S TARGET? Everywhere you hear and smell a gas mower and blower. string trimmer, hedger and edger, chain saw or pole saw — that's a candidate for AGZA Green Zoning. And it turns out that's pretty much every maintained lawn, park, and greenspace on the planet. Whew! WHERE DO WE START? Like all great movements it starts with each of us, in our heads and hearts, and on the ground, one step at a time. There are 100 million gas lawn tools in the U.S., but for every piece that's retired, recycled, and replaced with a clean, quiet battery electric tool, there's a significant reduction in noise, emissions, health risks and environmental damage. Sustainably-minded property owners and grounds maintenance crews are eager for a better way. AGZA helps them slash the carbon footprint of their grounds maintenance operations to create peaceful, harmonious greenspaces.

06/16/2026

Industry Sustainable Workforce Engagement

Thank you to the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, Commercial Mower Depot, and participating manufacturers Husqvarna, Greenworks, STIHL, Milwaukee, and Towa tools for supporting our industry's transition to battery-electric leaf blowers and other low-impact outdoor power equipment. We would also like to thank the landscape business owners, supervisors, and equipment operators who took time out of their busy schedules to participate in the AGZA certification training workshop. Your commitment to professional development, sustainability, and operational excellence continues to move our industry forward. Together, we are helping build a more sustainable, productive, and resilient landscape maintenance workforce. We look forward to continuing these efforts and expanding opportunities for education, training, and collaboration this fall.

To read the full story, click here https://web.emsnd.net/9f9ec474-c793-11ef-b8ab-8774d96d7a69/email/6dceb712-2eb5-11f1-8c79-15132f8f66c5.html

06/15/2026

AGZA Industry Service Announcement

Theft Protection:
What You Need to Know and Consider - You have invested thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars in commercial battery electric outdoor power equipment. This includes tools, batteries, and chargers. Whether you are an institution, a small business operator, or a regional or national landscape company, protecting that investment should be a top priority. To read the full article please check it here: https://web.emsnd.net/9f9ec474-c793-11ef-b8ab-8774d96d7a69/email/1d411bfe-643a-11f1-ae5e-615bd00de927.html

06/09/2026

AGZA Visits TOWA Tools in the Heart of Silicon Valley

Meeting face to face, building meaningful industry relationships, and independently verifying new developments firsthand are central to how the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) conducts business.
A sincere thank you to TOWA Tools for hosting AGZA for the fourth time in six years and giving us an up-close look at the innovation, engineering, and product development their team is advancing. We appreciate the continued collaboration and the opportunity to stay connected with manufacturers helping shape the future of battery-electric outdoor power equipment.

06/04/2026

05/26/2026

Milwaukee Earns AGZA AFTC Seal

A growing list of outdoor power equipment from Milwaukee Tool has successfully earned the AGZA AFTC Seal following extensive field testing and evaluation by commercial landscape maintenance operators.

The testing process assesses equipment performance, durability, and worker usability for demanding commercial workloads in real-world conditions. Additional Milwaukee products are expected to undergo AGZA AFTC evaluation and certification in the future as the company expands its professional outdoor equipment lineup.

For the full announcement, click here:
https://agza.net/milwaukee-tool-outdoor-power-equipment-line-earns-agza-aftc-certification/

04/29/2026

¡Cupos limitados—regístrate hoy mismo!

Únete a AGZA y al Condado de Montgomery para una capacitación práctica y certificación en paisajismo con baterías, diseñada para profesionales de paisajismo de pequeñas y medianas empresas.

13 de mayo | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Derwood, MD
• Certificación AGZA Service Pro – $359
• Demostraciones en vivo de equipos
• Vale de $500 en equipos por empresa
• Sorteos + capacitación práctica en campo

Mejora tus operaciones con soluciones eléctricas a batería y obtén tu certificación, todo en una sola sesión.
Espacio limitado (1 participante por empresa)

¡Asegura tu lugar hoy mismo!
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/department-environmental-protection/property-care/leaf-blowers/electric-leaf-blower-rebates-training

STIHL Husqvarna Greenworks Commercial Milwaukee Tool Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

04/23/2026

A transformative day in Montgomery County, MD

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA), Commercial Mower Depot, and STIHL USA came together to support more than 300 county residents in trading in their gas-powered leaf blowers for battery-electric blower kits.

The impact? Quieter neighborhoods, cleaner air, and a meaningful step toward a healthier community.

04/22/2026

Limited Spots Available – Register Now!

Join AGZA & Montgomery County for a hands-on Landscaping with Batteries Training & Certification designed for small to mid-size landscaping professionals.

May 13 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Derwood, MD

• $359 AGZA Service Pro Certification

• Live equipment demos

• $500 equipment voucher per business

• Raffle prizes + real-world training

Upgrade your operations with battery-powered solutions and get certified—all in one session.

Space is limited (1 attendee per business)

Secure your spot today!

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/department-environmental-protection/property-care/leaf-blowers/electric-leaf-blower-rebate-program

Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

04/21/2026

AGZA Robotics Update:

AGZA recently conducted independent oversight of Mean Green Mowers’ robotics system, now enhanced with third-party autonomous software. This technology currently enables autonomous operation on their 60-inch Vanquish model.

While the software is not yet AGZA AFTC Certified, we’ve begun evaluating its capabilities and how it integrates with AFTC Certified Mean Green equipment.

Looking ahead, AGZA plans to conduct formal AFTC testing with autonomous software providers to ensure solutions are safe, productive, and cost-effective.

Our industry needs clear, independent data on true operating costs and ROI—and we’re working to deliver it.

More updates coming after the spring season.

Mean Green Mowers

04/17/2026

¡Acompáñanos en esta capacitación práctica diseñada para pequeños y medianos contratistas de jardinería que buscan hacer la transición a equipos eléctricos con batería!

El Condado de Montgomery y AGZA te invitan a una Capacitación y Certificación en Jardinería con Baterías (Inglés y Español), con demostraciones en vivo, pruebas reales de equipos y oportunidades de certificación.
13 de mayo | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Derwood, MD (ubicación compartida después del registro)
¿Qué incluye?
• Certificación AGZA Service Pro (valor de $359)
• Demostraciones en vivo “Tools-in-Action”
• Competencia de eficiencia (Trigger-Efficiency Olympics)
• Cupón de $500 en equipo por negocio
• Premios de rifa + kit de limpieza TOWA TTPDM
Cupo limitado: solo una persona por empresa. No está abierto a agencias gubernamentales.

¡No pierdas esta oportunidad de aprender, certificarte y mejorar tus operaciones!

¡Regístrate ahora!
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DEP/property-care/leaf-blowers/electric-leaf-blower-rebate.html

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Los Angeles, CA
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http://www.agza.net/

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