Rebate and incentive programs for water conservation may be available directly through your utility. These programs are subject to change without notice and approval. If you have any questions or do not see your utility listed, please contact us at [email protected] .
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This program helps customers pay for a smart controller for their irrigation system, which will make their watering their yard more efficient. The system will use weather information or onsite sensors, to determine how much water to use.
Participating utilities are listed on the PRWC site on the Rebates and Incentives page. Customers must use at least an average of 14,000 gallons/month for three or more months and have a minimum of one year of water use data. The irrigation system in question must be operational. Contact your utility to verify eligibility before purchasing a new unit.
Applications may be available on your utility’s website. If not, submit your application via the links below.
The only program requirement is the controller must be WaterSense® labeled.
Rebate amounts are dependent on the utility. Some are up to $200 while others are up to $350 not to exceed the cost of the unit. Any cost over those limits must be paid by the customer. Check with your coordinator to determine which applies to you.
It depends. Your utility will not rebate anything more than the maximum allowable cost. Therefore, the cost of your chosen unit and contractor will determine if you can be reimbursed for all or some installation costs. If you are participating in the Landscape and Irrigation Evaluation Program, the contractor for the county can install your unit for free.
Your coordinator will inspect your system to make sure it is functional and that you understand how to operate it.
Timeframes vary from city to city. Contact your coordinator for a more accurate timeframe. If you do not hear back within two months, contact your utility.
This program provides financial assistance to residents to replace old, inefficient toilets.
Old toilets use much more water than their contemporary counterparts. Thirty years ago, newly manufactured toilets used about two more gallons per flush than what you will find in stores today. By switching to a new low-flow toilet, you will conserve water and save money on your utility bill.
Residents must have a water account with one of the participating utilities to qualify. To find out if you are in such an area, check the Rebates and Incentives page of the PRWC site or contact your utility directly. An owner, renter, or property manager can apply for the rebate.
Old, inefficient toilets that use at least 3.5 gallons per flush.
Toilets made before 1994 usually have large tank volumes, but there was a transition period. The home or facility where the toilet is located must have been built in or before 1994. Toilets of the early 90’s may or may not be low-flow and will have to be investigated on an individual basis.
There may be markings on the outside of the toilet that specify its size. If not, there should be a stamp in the porcelain inside the tank that says the year it was manufactured. If you can find a model number, your program coordinator should be able to look it up for you. Take a picture of whatever markings or stamps you find and submit it with your application.
Fill out the application listed on your city’s website and submit it to your listed coordinator. If your city doesn’t have it on the website, fill out one using the links below. Your application must also include two pictures of your old toilet in place.
You should wait to hear back from your utility’s coordinator before purchasing your toilet to make sure funding is still available and there aren’t any other problems.
WaterSense® labeled toilets, which use 1.28 gallons per flush or less.
The program pays up to $100 per toilet, not to exceed the price you paid.
Some utilities allow only one while others allow two. Check with your utility before making any purchases. Commercial properties may be able to replace more, however, they should contact their coordinator for details.
Usually, no, though some utilities have a program for those with extreme financial hardship. These are listed on the Rebates and Incentives page of the PRWC website. Contact your coordinator to see if you qualify.
It needs to be disposed of so that no one else can use it. If you bring in a plumber, they will likely take it with them, but they will need to certify they have properly disposed of it. Do not dispose of it until your coordinator tells you it’s okay – inspections are required in some circumstances, and they will need to see the disconnected toilet.
Send a copy of the receipt and two pictures of the new toilet installed to your coordinator. They will confirm if everything is okay and if they will need to perform an inspection.
Because different utilities have different methods of issuing rebates, you may receive a d credit on your bill or receive a separate check. For more precise information, contact your utility. If you have not received your rebate within 2 months, contact your coordinator to see if there is a problem.
There are many factors including how big your old toilet tank was, how often you used it, and the number of people in your household, but it could be as high as 13,000 gallons per year.