ANNEX A – Outdoor Power Equipment Facts The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry is a Leader in Power Technology and Innovation: • The outdoor power equipment (OPE) industry has been manufacturing electric- powered equipment for more than 70 years. • Electric equipment is a top driver of OPE demand and future industry growth. • Shipped products are predominantly battery-electric powered: o In 2023, more than 60% of lawn and garden OPE shipped were electric; o In 2023, more than 70% of handheld products shipped were electric; o In 2023, nearly half of walk-behind mowers shipped were electric – Up from 5% in 2014. • OPEI members are focused on growing the electric market through innovation, especially for landscape, construction and emergency respondent needs. • However, there is currently no “one-size-fits-all” option for the wide portfolio of OPE products and uses. o There is wide range OPE products – Electric power source options do not exist for all categories of equipment. o Electric equipment is widely accepted for residential lawn and garden applications, however, further advancements are necessary for electric equipment to deliver the performance needed and a cost competitive with gas-powered equipment in many commercial applications. OPEI and Industry Overview: • OPEI represents 110 industry manufacturers – Most original equipment manufacturers produce both gas and electric-powered equipment. • OPEI members and their suppliers contribute $16B to the U.S. GDP annually. • OPE manufacturers employ 150,000 U.S. workers. • The industry provides tools for a national network of nearly 8M landscape and construction professionals, many of which are sole proprietors. • OPE is ubiquitous in American households and businesses, with an estimated 40M products sold annually and a total in-service fleet exceeding 250 million. • OPEI members have a long history of consumer safety and environmental protection through standards development and government engagement. OPE Industry Principles on ZEE Policymaking • A patchwork quilt approach by state / municipality is unworkable for original equipment manufacturers and will result in market disruptions. • The U.S. EPA retains sole jurisdiction over OPE emission regulations. • Government should rely on sound, real-world data and science for equipment policy, with particular focus on: o The wide range of outdoor power equipment in the market o Various user types and respective performance needs o Manufacturing, disposal and waste impacts of different technologies
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