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Cal Water Rebates: How to Save Money & Conserve Water With Bluebot

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In Northern & Southern California, installing a home water monitoring system or other water-saving devices makes you eligible for SoCal water rebates. 

In Northern California, rebate programs support water-saving technologies for more sustainable living. In Southern California, these rebates help combat drought by encouraging efficient water use.

As a provider of premium smart water meters, Bluebot wants to ensure you don’t miss out on these benefits. 

Today, we’ll outline how to apply for these water rebates.

How to Apply for Cal Water Rebates

Good news! Applying for Cal Water Conservation rebates in areas like Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Los Angeles is a fairly easy process. 

Simply check that you meet the eligibility requirements and begin your online application process.

Eligibility Requirements

Residential property owners (and multi-family owners of one to four units) should begin by checking the list of eligible water conservation products covered by the SoCal Water$mart Rebate Program or the East Bay Municipal Utility District Flowmeter Rebate Program.

Eligible products fall into three major categories: 

  • Landscaping and Irrigation – Rotating Nozzles rebates, Weather-Based Irrigation Controller rebates, Soil Moisture Sensor System rebates, and more are available. 
  • Water Flow/Leak Detection – Rebates are also available for installing qualifying devices such as our LoRa water meter or other water flow meters to track water usage and detect leaks early.
  • Appliances – High-efficiency clothes washers and high-efficiency toilets also qualify you for rebates.

Step-by-Step Rebate Application Process

Click through to check the specific rebate program(s) available and start your application.

  1. Set your service type to “Residential.”
  2. Choose your district. (E.g., “Antelope Valley,” “East Los Angeles,” etc.)
  3. Select your water system.
  4. Peruse the list of rebates available specifically for you.
  5. Determine which you are eligible for.
  6. Look to the right of each listing and click on the link following the words “Apply online” to begin your application.

How to Save Money and Conserve Water With Bluebot

If you’re looking to save money on your water bill, installing a Bluebot Smart Water Meter will help you in more ways than one.

Not only does Bluebot aid in reducing water bills by offering detailed insights into water usage patterns, but installing one also makes you eligible for a water rebate.

What Is Bluebot?

Bluebot is a one-size-fits-all data capture device that clamps directly onto the outside of your pipe. 

Once installed and properly connected to Wi-Fi, it will

  • Alert you of overuse via text messages (based on alarms you set)
  • Measure, track, and store water usage data.
  • Detect leaks early and send you emergency alerts.
  • Coach you to set a budget and alert you to reduce your monthly water bills.
  • Make you eligible for a SoCal water rebate.

Is Bluebot Easy to Install?

Nothing could be simpler. 

Installation of the Bluebot smart water meter is DIY and tool-free. It can be attached to nearly any water line and will start collecting and transmitting data to the Bluebot cloud-connected dashboard instantly.

How to Track Your Water Usage With Bluebot

You can track your water usage easily in the Bluebot Smart Water Meter app on your handheld device or your desktop computer via a web-based control panel. 

With a wide range of powerful features and a user-friendly interface, the Bluebot remote water monitoring system puts you in full command of your water. Remotely monitor your water 24/7, get text alerts catching costly leaks, and avoid unexpected billing surprises.

  • Track your real-time water flow.
  • Customize your alerts for instant updates on your water use and more.
  • Use historical data to enhance water efficiency over time.

Additional Water-Saving Programs

Depending on where you live (whether you’re currently settled in SoCal or beyond), you can check to see if your local water agency offers any rebates for indoor or outdoor water use.

Indoor Water Use Rebates

Low-Flow Showerhead Rebates

Low-flow showerheads conserve water, save energy, and even lower carbon dioxide emissions.

High-Efficiency Toilet Rebates

Toilets are generally the main source of water use in the home. Therefore, switching to a high-efficiency toilet significantly cuts your water use and lowers your water bill.

Faucet Aerator Rebates

A faucet aerator introduces bubbles into your water flow, allowing you to run the faucet longer while still using less water.

Outdoor Water Use Rebates

Turf Replacement Rebates

Depending on a variety of factors, switching from turf grass to approved, more water-efficient landscaping can earn you a rebate of between $1 and $3 per square foot.

Smart Irrigation Controller Rebates

Smart irrigation controllers monitor environmental conditions and automatically adjust the watering schedule accordingly, saving you money while still leading to overall healthier landscapes.

Rain Barrel Rebates

Collecting rainwater and reusing it for things like irrigation both saves on your water bill and makes you eligible for rebates in many places.

Benefits of Rebate Programs

The benefits of the SoCal Water$mart Rebate Program & EBMUD Flowmeter Rebate Program are multifaceted.

You Save Money

You personally benefit by saving money, both by installing water-saving devices and by receiving a rebate for doing so.

You Increase Your Property Value

Since water-saving upgrades can make your home more marketable when you choose to list it for sale, you can also benefit by increasing your residential property value.

You Make an Environmental Impact

Not only does using less water in your home conserve more water for the Earth’s natural ecosystems (lakes, ponds, streams, and wetland habitats), but it also saves energy in water treatment and, therefore, reduces your carbon footprint.

Conclusion

To sum up, Cal Water Rebates incentivize residential property owners to do what is already in their own best interests: install water-saving devices. This empowers them to save money and the environment in one fell swoop.

Install a Bluebot Wi-Fi water meter and take advantage of the SoCal rebate program today! If you don’t have Wi-Fi at the meter install location Bluebot has units that connect via LoRa wireless.