Directs BPU to establish rebate program for purchase of zero-emission lawn equipment.*

New Jersey's A2319 directs the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to create a rebate program for residents and businesses purchasing electric or battery-powered leaf blowers. The program, funded through the state's societal benefits charge, will cover eligible equipment types and establish application processes similar to existing clean energy incentives. It aims to reduce reliance on gas-powered leaf blowers, which emit pollutants like carbon monoxide and particulate matter. The bill requires the BPU to consider environmental benefits when designing the program, without banning gas models. This policy change directly affects homeowners and commercial landscapers seeking to replace traditional equipment.