Smart Controller Rebate for Single-Family Homeowners (Pilot Program)

A ‘Smart’ or Weather-based Irrigation Controller can be an effective technology for reducing water usage outdoors. Unlike a standard automatic timer that turns on the sprinklers at set intervals, a ‘Smart’ Controller uses weather data and site information such as plant type and sprinkler system output to adjust watering times and frequency. Because proper installation and initial set-up of these controllers generally requires an in-depth knowledge of soils, precipitation rates, slope measurements and related factors, professional installation is required for this program.

A smart controller will not make-up for irrigation design flaws; in most cases, it will highlight inefficiencies in your system which require fixing prior to the realization of any savings. Additional consultations with your installer may be necessary to calibrate smart controller settings.

Note: Installation of a smart controller may lead to an increase in your water use and may require additional irrigation design changes. Contact your landscaper if changes are made to the landscape to ensure your smart controller settings reflect your new design.

Rebate Amount: $350.00

Minimum Requirements:

• Single-family customer of a participating water agency
• New controller must be installed on fully operational, in-ground irrigation system with a minimum of four valves/zones (existing controller not required)
• Have at least 2,000 sq. feet of irrigated landscaping
• Purchase a qualifying controller from the list below:
  • Aqua Conserve Aqua ET-9
  • Alex-Tronix Enercon Plus
  • Alex-Tronix Smart Clock
  • Calsense ET 2000e
  • Cyber Rain XCI
  • ETwater Smart Controller
  • Hunter ET System
  • Hydrosaver ETIC
  • Irritrol Smart Dial
  • Rain Bird ET Manager
  • Rain Master RME Eagle
  • Toro Intelli-Sense
  • Weathermatic SL1600, SL 800, SL 1624 (SLW weather monitor is required)
  • WeatherTRAK
    
• Customer must agree to a post-installation inspection upon request

Rebate Process:

Step 1. Check your water bill and verify that you’re a customer of one of the following participating water agencies: City of San Diego, Helix Water District, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, Otay Water District, Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District, Santa Fe Irrigation District, Sweetwater Authority, Valley Center Municipal Water District or Vista Irrigation District.

Note: City of San Diego customers must call (619) 570-1999 to schedule a Water Conservation Survey BEFORE participating in the Smart Controller Rebate program.

Step 2. Purchase a Smart Controller listed on the San Diego County Water Authority’s “Eligible Products List.” Only products purchased and installed after July 1, 2007 qualify for the rebate.

Step 3. Complete rebate application located below (limit one per household).

Smart Controller Rebate Application & Information

Step 4. Mail completed application and original purchase/sales receipt, to your water agency listed below (must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2008). Make a copy of your application and receipts for your files.

City of San Diego Water Dept. Smart Controller Rebate 600 B St. Ste. 1210 MS 912 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 570-1999 mahall@sandiego.gov	Helix Water District Smart Controller Rebate 7811 University Ave. La Mesa, CA 91941 (619) 667-6202 conserve@helixwater.org	Olivenhain Municipal Water District Smart Controller Rebate 1966 Olivenhain Road San Diego , CA 92101 (760) 632-4641 tchase@olivenhain.com
Otay Water District Smart Controller Rebate 2554 Sweetwater Springs Blvd. Spring Valley, CA 91978 (619) 670-2291 prega@otaywater.gov	Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District Smart Controller Rebate 1920 N. Iris Lane Escondido, CA 92026 (760) 745-5522 ext. 217 jescamilla@rinconwater.org	Santa Fe Irrigation District Smart Controller Rebate P.O. Box 409 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-5672 mbanks@sfidwater.org
Sweetwater Authority Smart Controller Rebate P.O. Box 2328 Chula Vista, CA 91912 (619) 409-6882 smosburg@sweetwater.org	Valley Center Municipal Water District Smart Controller Rebate P.O. Box 67 Valley Center, CA 92082 (760) 749-1603 ext. 244 kstetson@vcmwd.org	Vista Irrigation District Smart Controller Rebate 1391 Engineer St. Vista, CA 92081 (760) 597-3160 breyes@vid-h2o.org

Step 5.Receive your rebate! Allow 6-8 weeks for rebate to be distributed. Your water agency may contact you to schedule a post-installation inspection prior to distributing the rebate.

 

This program is sponsored by the San Diego County Water Authority, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and participating San Diego County water agencies.

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