California ZEE Certification Program
Understanding CARB and ZEE
In accordance with the California Clean Air Act, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is pursuing its
mission to provide cleaner air for Californians. Zero Emission Equipment, or ZEE, can generate positive
emissions credits used to offset gasoline engine emissions.
Certified STIHL Products 2020
When combined with the appropriate battery and the AL 500 charger, the following STIHL products are ZEE
certified for the 2020 model year:
The California ZEE Certification Program
In order to be eligible for ZEE credits, equipment must meet the guidelines and follow the regulations set forth
by
the CARB:
- ZEE certification is limited to battery-powered outdoor equipment.
- Equipment must be capable of operating over an 8-hour period with qualifying batteries and chargers as supplied by the manufacturer.
- ZEE must achieve professional-level performance for battery-powered equipment through a series of laboratory endurance tests.
Testing Specs for ZEE
In order for manufacturers to earn the CARB ZEE certification, they must produce professional-use equipment
meeting the following qualifications:by
the CARB:
- Passes a 300-hour durability test power load
- Designed to meet a certain level of energy consumption efficiency
- Meets a minimum speed on applicable tools:
- 8,000 rpm for chainsaws
- 20,000 feet/minute for trimmers
- 1,400 strokes/minute for hedge trimmers
- 6,500 rpm for split boom systems (i.e. Kombi)
