Electric Avenue with Hayden Arbour

On episode 3 of Power Moves, Ryan and Stirling sit down with Hayden Arbour, founder of Electric Lawn, to discuss the real-world impact of battery-powered equipment in commercial landscaping.   From durability and charging infrastructure to employee adoption, power output, maintenance, and long-term operating costs, Hayden shares what it's like running an all-electric landscaping company day in and day out.    The conversation dives into how battery technology has evolved over the last few years, why more contractors are beginning to take electric equipment seriously, and what businesses should consider when making the switch from gas-powered tools.   Hayden also talks about the importance of support, efficiency, and building systems around electric equipment – offering valuable insight for contractors, landscapers, and business owners curious about where the industry is headed.   If you've ever wondered whether battery-powered equipment can truly keep up with commercial demands, this episode is for you.   Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:19 - A typical day at Electric Lawn 01:03 - How Electric Lawn started 01:51 - Building an electric landscaping business 03:02 - Fuel savings and business efficiency 04:54 - Why Hayden chose battery-powered equipment 07:10 - Charging infrastructure and early challenges 11:02 - Employee reactions to battery tools 13:34 - Battery power vs gas performance 14:44 - Durability, maintenance and the future of electric landscaping Visit: ​​https://www.stihl.ca/en/search?text=battery Produced by BNV Media: https://www.bnvmedia.ca/