Solano County Weather-Based Irrigation Controller Rebate Program
Guidelines for program participation
- Customer must agree to a free pre- and post-installation landscape water survey in order to participate in the Weather-Based Irrigation Controller Rebate Program. Please call
800-366-6995 to schedule the water survey. This survey needs to be completed prior to installation of your Weather-Based Irrigation Controller (WBIC) to qualify for a rebate. - Landscape must consist of at least 1,000 square feet but not more than one acre of automatically irrigated area and at least four (4) active stations.
- Be a water customer in Solano County, have a water service account that has been active for at least twelve months, and use potable water for irrigation. Properties using recycled water or well water do not qualify.
- Existing irrigation system must be well-maintained and in good working order prior to participation.
- New construction does not qualify.
- Only WBICs that are EPA WaterSense certified qualify for the rebate. For more information about EPA WaterSense certified WBICs, visit: http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/products/controltech.html
- Each WBIC must replace an existing traditional irrigation timer.
- Customer must install and program controller per manufacturer’s directions and, if applicable, pay the service fee for a minimum of two years after installation date.
- Customer must agree to release pre- and post-installation water use records for program statistical purposes.
- Water Agency will rebate 50% of cost of the WBIC up to a maximum rebate of $300 for a residential site. SCWA will also pay each qualifying commercial customer a rebate of 50% of the cost of the WBIC up to
1) $300 for 1-12 stations,
2) $700 13-24 stations,
3) $1,000 for 25 or more stations. - This program is for residential and commercial customers.
Note:
Rebates are one-time-only per site, and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Rebates offered are subject to availability of funds. This rebate program may end at any time. SCWA reserves the right to deny any application that does not meet all requirements outlined above. Due to variables beyond the control of SCWA, the Agency cannot guarantee the installation of WBICs will result in a lower utility bill. Applicant waives and releases SCWA, participating water utilities, and their contractors or agents from any and all claims and causes of action arising out of the installation and use of this product. SCWA is not responsible for any damage that may occur to participants' property as a result of the program.
