The American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) is a leading voice in the transition toward more sustainable land care. By bridging the gap between traditional landscape maintenance and installation practices and zero-emission technologies and low-impact operations, AGZA provides a comprehensive platform for education, property and equipment certification, and elevated industry standards.
Through its work, AGZA equips industry professionals with the tools and expertise needed to reduce emissions, lower noise pollution, improve water efficiency, and adopt more responsible and efficient land care practices.
AGZA NEWS
The American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) is proud to partner with the City of New Rochelle, Quiet Communities, Inc. (QCi), and Sustainable Westchester on a major sustainable landscaping initiative designed to create cleaner air, quieter neighborhoods, healthier working ... MORE »
After sustained 40–50 MPH wind gusts, torrential rain, power outages, and street closures, DWP utility crews got to work quickly, removing tree limbs from power lines and helping turn the lights back on. ... MORE »
First Place of Worship in North America to Achieve AGZA Green Zone® Certification South Pasadena, California – Holy Family Church, located in South Pasadena, California, has become the first AGZA Certified Green Zone® ... MORE »
REDUCE IMPACTS from gas operations
The American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) is here to support Prologis vendors who have been contracted to maintain AGZA Green Zone Certified markets. Most of the support services are free of charge. If you need in-person support or wish to utilize our online course, there would be an extra charge.
— Education and training support is free of charge for Prologis vendors. —
• Education & Training Support For Managers and Frontline Workforce
• Information on funding programs/mechanisms that lower the cost of commercial electric equipment
AGZA online low-impact certificate primer course for Prologis vendors at a discounted rate.
AGZA in-person low-impact certificate training for Prologis vendors.
Principal CEO at Gardenland Power Equipment & Co-Founder and CEO of Towa Industries Inc.
Richard Ogawa, a seasoned serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of C-Suite and entrepreneurial expertise, is a market-leader in the OPE space. Growing up in his family’s Outdoor Power Equipment store, he fused his entrepreneurial drive with a commitment to empowering the industry with high-quality products, technology, and service. Under his tenure, Richard has grown Gardenland Power Equipment into a $13 million business as the #1 Rated Outdoor Power Equipment Retailer in Northern California.
Richard’s passion for innovation led him to co-found Towa Industries Inc., where he is pioneering transformative battery and power management technology, from on-site & mobile charging solutions to gas-to-battery conversion products, enabling landscapers to shift toward sustainable practices with battery-powered products.
Roger Phelps joined STIHL Inc. in 2001 and is currently the Corporate Communications Manager. In that position he is responsible for creating and telling the STIHL story through integrated event marketing, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and digital and social media with the goal of increasing the visibility of and affinity for the STIHL brand and over 10,000 STIHL dealers. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and served 10 years in the U.S. Navy attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He has serves on the National Association of Landscape Professionals Foundation Board of Directors, the National Association of State Park Directors Leadership School Board of Regents, and the Professional Grounds Management Society Board of Directors.
