Rain Sensor
(Implementation in 2011 and each year thereafter depends on funding availability.)
Rain Sensor Rebate
Metro is offering a rebate of 50% of product and installation up to $100.00 for rain sensor installation.
This rebate is offered one per household. Sub-associations are eligible for one rebate per controller. This program provides residents with a rebate to offset the cost of a qualified rain sensor to install in conjunction with irrigation controllers. Not all controllers are compatible with qualified rain sensors. Since this program is limited, funds will be disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sensor-based irrigation control technology uses landscape conditions to customize irrigation schedules to on-site weather conditions. Instead of irrigating according to a preset schedule, advanced irrigation controllers allow irrigation to more closely match the water requirements of plants. These new control technologies offer the potential to improve irrigation practices in homes and reduce water use in the landscape.
Rebate Eligibility Requirements:
- Metro staff must conduct an on-site inspection of rain sensor and project work must be approved in order to be eligible for rebate.
- A complete application package must be submitted to Metro before Metro will consider applicant for receipt of rebate credit. A complete application package includes, 1) original invoices or receipts, 2) Metro’s completed application form, and 3) signed Affidavit of Lawful Presence.
- Rain sensors must be installed after January 1, 2011. Rebates will not be issued retroactively for rain sensors installed before January 1, 2011.
- Rain sensors must be installed at a residence served by Metro.
- Residents are limited to one rebate per household. Sub-associations and commercial customers are limited to one rebate per clock.
- Offer is good through December 31, 2011 or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first, as long as the rain sensor can be tested.
- Rebate credit will be issued to resident’s water bill or made payable by check. Allow 4 – 6 weeks from the date of inspection and after all rebate eligibility requirements are met to receive a rebate credit.
Selection and installation of the product is the sole responsibility of the applicant, as is determination of the adequacy and compatibility to their irrigation existing system. Metro assumes no responsibility for any damage that may occur to an applicant’s property as a result of participation in this rebate program. Due to circumstances beyond its control, Metro cannot guarantee that the installation of a rain sensor will result in lower utility costs. Metro, its consultants and their sub-consultants do not assume any liability for services performed and are not responsible for any agreements made between customers and landscape contractors. Metro does not warrant the performance of any product listed above. Actual water savings may vary.
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