Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate

In the United States, over 9 billion gallons of water a day is used by residents for outdoor use. Most of that is for landscape irrigation. It is estimated that 50% of that is wasted by overwatering or inefficiencies in irrigation systems. Having the right irrigation controls can significantly reduce overwatering by applying water only when plants need it.

In an effort to help customers reduce their summer water usage, the City of Central Point has implemented a Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate Program and has guides to help decide what plants and trees to grow and how much water they need. By replacing an old standard sprinkler timer with a WaterSense labeled smart controller, the average household can save an estimated 8,800 gallons of water annually. WaterSense labeled irrigation controllers act like a thermostat for your sprinkler system by telling it when to turn on and off using local weather and landscape conditions to tailor watering schedules to actual conditions on the site instead of irrigating using a controller with a clock and preset schedule.

Replace your existing standard sprinkler timer with a WaterSense labeled smart irrigation controller, or install one new if installing for the first time and receive:

• $150 total credit on your water bill (or up to purchase price of controller and additional required equipment) for installation of a controller with greater than 12 stations
• $100 total credit on your water bill (or up to purchase price of controller and additional required equipment) for installation of a controller with 12 stations or less

To apply for a rebate water credit, please follow the following steps:

• Schedule a free sprinkler audit with Central Point
• Select, purchase and install WaterSense smart irrigation controller and any required equipment
• Schedule an initial smart controller inspection
• Complete and turn in the application (link below)
• Receive credit on your water bill