Grounds Equipment Phase Two
Project Summary:
Following the successful pilot of electric landscaping gear, NAU Facility Services is completing the transition of its groundskeeping fleet by replacing the remaining two-stroke and four-stroke fossil fuel equipment with professional-grade electric alternatives. This project funds a comprehensive suite of Husqvarna electric tools—including leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and pole pruners—along with the necessary backpack batteries and chargers. By eliminating gas-powered engines, the grounds crew is significantly reducing on-campus noise pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, creating a healthier environment for students and staff while modernizing campus maintenance operations.
Project Lead:
Ross Priehs
Project Advisor:
Avi Henn
Date:
4/19/2024
Funding Amount:
$13,499.78
Department:
Grounds