Commercial Irrigation Controller Rebate Program

To qualify for a Irrigation Controller Rebate, the site must:
  • Be a Commercial, Multi-Family or Municipal customer in the CCWD service area of Concord, Clayton, Clyde, Martinez, Pacheco, or specific areas of Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek.
    Also eligible are service areas of Antioch, Bay Point, Martinez, Oakley, Pittsburg, and parts of Brentwood.
  • Have a dedicated irrigation meter(s) or a landscape sub-meter(s) to measure all landscape water use.
  • Have historical water consumption above 150% of CCWD's site-specific Landscape Water Budget.
  • Have a well-maintained irrigation system that is in good working order.
  • This program is for commercial, multi-family, and institutional customers only.

    Steps to complete program:

1. Call to schedule a free pre-inspection from CCWD and request an approval letter to proceed.

2. Select, purchase, and install a 'Smart' irrigation controller from CCWD's list of approved controllers. All irrigated areas on site must be converted to a 'Smart' irrigation controller(s) to receive rebate.

3. Submit to CCWD: a) Completed application
b) The original, dated sales receipt or invoice listing all equipment

4. Receive final inspection from CCWD.

5. Direct groundskeeper to make recommended scheduling changes, if any, from final inspection.

Note:

  • Funding is limited. Rebates are one-time-only per site, and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Timer must remain at the installation site for a minimum of two (2) years.
  • CCWD will be providing follow-up services to ensure proper setup if water use does not improve significantly after installation.

    Disclaimers

  • CCWD reserves the right to deny any application that does not meet all requirements outlined above.
  • Due to variables beyond the control of CCWD, the District cannot guarantee that the installation of 'Smart' irrigation controller(s) will result in a lower utility bill.
  • CCWD is not responsible for damage that may occur to participants' property as a result of the program.

    Where can you buy a 'Smart' Irrigation Controller?