Electric Snow Blowers for Facility Services
Project Summary:
The Northern Arizona University Facilities Services department is reducing its localized carbon footprint by electrifying its winter weather maintenance fleet. Under the direction of Curtis Patterson, the Paint Shop is permanently replacing its 15-year-old gas-powered snow blowers with five high-capacity Ego electric snow blowers and dedicated 12Ah lithium-ion batteries. This operational shift eliminates the heavy gasoline consumption, required oil changes, and noxious exhaust emissions associated with traditional snow removal equipment. Additionally, the electric transition is significantly reducing noise pollution across the Flagstaff campus during early-morning winter operations. Because the new electric units are significantly lighter and easier to maneuver, this project is also actively improving occupational health and safety by minimizing common physical strain injuries for university staff members handling ongoing campus maintenance.
Project Lead:
Curtis Patterson
Date:
2025-11-05
Funding Amount:
$22,043.18
Department:
Facility Services