Who doesn’t like to save money? And who doesn’t like to save money and do something good for the environment? Many individuals have already reserved their rebate from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s Save a Buck and SoCal Water$mart programs, courtesy of the MWD. The MWD has been offering free rebates to those consumers who have purchased water-savvy appliances and devices, such as smart irrigation controllers and high-efficiency clothes washers.
So Cal residents, get those MWD rebates! (Photo courtesy of MWD)
As of November 17, only about 40% of the total available rebates were still available. The MWD re-launched the rebate reservation program on September 21, and less than two months later, the rebates are more than half gone! The program is slated to run through May 2010 “or until funds are depleted,” and at this rate, said funds may not last until then!
The rebates which residential customers can claim are roughly divided into two categories: landscape and high-efficiency. For example, a homeowner who purchased a smart sprinkler controller such as Cyber-Rain would be eligible to apply for a landscape rebate, while a homeowner who purchased a more efficient dishwasher would apply for a high-efficiency rebate. In order to successfully reserve and receive a rebate, a consumer must mail a completed rebate application, a sales receipt for the item and a copy of their latest water bill within 45 days of purchase. It is wise to start conserving now, for if California legislators have their way, in just over 10 years, all residents will be expected to cut water use by 20%. If that is the case, now is a great time to start thinking of ways to conserve, and why not conserve when you get a financial incentive?