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Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate Program
Effective July 1, 2018
City of Modesto water customers may be eligible for a rebate when they upgrade or purchase a new smart irrigation controller. Funding is limited and applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. The City reserves the right to terminate this program at any time and for any reason.
Customers are eligible for a $50 rebate with the purchase of a qualifying Smart Irrigation Controller. The rebate amount may not exceed $50 per City of Modesto water account.
Replacing an existing timer with a qualifying irrigation controller that meets EPA standards can save an average home nearly 8,800 gallons of water annually.
For a qualifying list of controllers please visit the EPA water sense website (go to product category and select Irrigation Controller) or call 209-342-2246.
City of Modesto water customers may be eligible for a rebate when they upgrade or purchase a new smart irrigation controller. Funding is limited and applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. The City reserves the right to terminate this program at any time and for any reason.
Customers are eligible for a $50 rebate with the purchase of a qualifying Smart Irrigation Controller. The rebate amount may not exceed $50 per City of Modesto water account.
Replacing an existing timer with a qualifying irrigation controller that meets EPA standards can save an average home nearly 8,800 gallons of water annually.
For a qualifying list of controllers please visit the EPA water sense website (go to product category and select Irrigation Controller) or call 209-342-2246.
How to Apply
- Obtain an application using one of the following methods:
- Telephone: (209) 342-2246
- Apply Online
- Send completed application and the original sales receipt to:
- Mail:
City of Modesto Attention:Water Division - Rebate Program
PO Box 642
Modesto CA 95353 - Fax: 209-577-4983
- Mail:
Program Guidelines and Participation Section
Who Qualifies?
• City of Modesto customers who pay a water utility bill to the City of Modesto• Customer accounts that are in good standing
• Tenants must provide written approval from the property owner or property manager
Timeline
• Program applies to each Smart Irrigation Controller purchased between 7/1/18 through 6/30/19.• It is the customer's responsibility to install the new smart irrigation controller prior to submitting application.
• Rebate application must be submitted within 60 days of sales receipt.
• A City of Modesto representative may contact you to schedule an inspection.
• If not approved at inspection, you have 30 days to make corrections and to schedule a final inspection.
Controllers (qualifying for rebate)
• Controllers must be from the pre-approved list. For a list of qualifying controllers visit: www.epa.gov/watersense/product_search.html or call 342-2246.• Smart Controllers must be installed within the Modesto City service area and at the location on application.
Rebates
• Existing Smart Controllers, controller installation costs, new construction, accessories, and taxes do not qualify.• Rebate checks will be mailed within 8 weeks after completing the rebate process.
• Rebate amount cannot exceed the purchase price of the new Smart Controller.
• Rebates are limited to one per utility billing account per fiscal year (July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019).
Application and Rebate Approval or Denial
• It is the customer's responsibility to install the new smart irrigation controller prior to submitting application.
• On-site compliance verification may be required.
• The original itemized dated sales receipt for the new smart controller is required (copies not accepted). Scanned original will be accepted via online submittal only.
• Incomplete, incorrect or unsigned applications cannot be processed. We will contact you with any discrepancies and may require you to submit a new application.
• Customer must fulfill all program guidelines to be eligible for rebates.
• Rebate application must be submitted within 60 days of sales receipt.
Other Considerations
• The Rebate Program is not responsible for materials lost by mail.• Submission or possession of a rebate application does not guarantee receiving a rebate.
• Rebates are processed on a first come, first served basis.
• Funding for this rebate program is limited to available resources.
• Rebate amounts are subject to change without notification.
• This program shall at all times be subject to change or termination without prior notice.
More about Controllers: www.epa.gov/watersense/product_search.html
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Water Services Division
Physical Address
1010 10th Street
2nd Floor
Modesto, CA 95354
Mailing Address
PO Box 642
Modesto, CA 95353
Phone: 209-342-2246