LADWP, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), offers the SoCal WaterSmart Rebate Program, a water conservation program for our commercial, industrial and multi-family owners (5 units or more) to promote the use of water conservation products.
Landscaping and Irrigation
Large Rotary Nozzles
Up to $13 per head.
Qualifying nozzle retrofit must be purchased in an eight-head minimum.
Weather-based Irrigation Controllers
Up to $50 per station.
Cannot be combined with a Soil Moisture rebate.
Rotating Nozzles
Up to $6 per nozzle.
Must purchase a minimum of 30 nozzles to qualify for a rebate.
In-Stem Flow Regulators
Up to $2 per device.
25 device minimum, no maximum.
Soil Moisture
Up to $50 per irrigation controller station.
Must include a sensor and calibrator and an irrigation controller. Cannot be combined with a Weather-Based Irrigation Controller rebate.
Turf Replacement Rebate
$5 per sq. ft. for LADWP customers. Replace existing turf with California Friendly® plants, mulch, and/or rain capture. Application pre-approval required.
Trees
Free Trees: Up to 7 free trees available through City Plants.
Tree Rebates: LADWP customers participating in the Turf Replacement Rebate are eligible for tree rebates through this SoCal Water $mart rebate program.
Water Flow
Plumbing Flow Controls
Up to $5 per device (20 device minimum).
Plumbing flow controls are designed to maintain water pressure while reducing water flow in faucets and showers by up to 60%. Devices: 2.0 gpm or less, used under sinks or before the showerhead.
For an overview of available rebate products and a list of qualifying models, go to SoCal Water$mart.
Dry Vacuum Pumps
Up to $125 per 0.5 Horsepower.
Max 2.0 HP. Dry vacuum pumps are capable of creating an airtight seal without using water.
For an overview of available rebate products and a list of qualifying models, go to SoCal Water$mart.
Food Service
Food Steamer
Up to $600 per compartment.
Connectionless (pressureless) food steamers are water efficient and have no water line or sewer discharge line.
For an overview of available rebate products and a list of qualifying models, go to SoCal Water$mart.
Air-Cooled Ice Machine
Up to $1,000.
Replace a water-cooled ice machine for an air-cooled ice machine to save water.
For an overview of available rebate products and a list of qualifying models, go to SoCal Water$mart.
Cooling Towers
Cooling Tower Conductivity Controller
Up to $625.
A Cooling Tower Conductivity Controller will accurately transmit information to the blow down and makeup valves to assist in cooling tower maintenance and efficiency.
For an overview of available rebate products and a list of qualifying models, go to SoCal Water$mart.
pH Conductivity Controller
Up to $3,000.
A pH Conductivity Controller will allow you to upgrade your cooling tower water treatment by adding chemicals that control the pH in the system. In order to qualify for this rebate, a pH controller must also measure conductivity.
For an overview of available rebate products and a list of qualifying models, go to SoCal Water$mart.
Toilets/Urinals
Toilets
$300.
Must upgrade toilet from 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) or greater to a 1.1 gpf or less. Premium High-Efficiency Tank Toilets must have a matching bowl and tank and premium High-Efficiency Flushometer Toilet must have both a qualifying bowl and a qualifying flush valve and both must be listed on the qualifying products list.
For an overview of available rebate products and a list of qualifying models, go to SoCal Water$mart.
Urinals
$500.
Zero and Ultra Low Water (0.0-0.125 gpf) Retrofit replacing ≥1.5 gpf urinal. Ultra Low Water Urinal rebates must have both a qualifying fixture and a qualifying flushometer valve from the list of qualified urinals.
For an overview of available rebate products and a list of qualifying models, go to SoCal Water$mart.
How to Apply
All SoCal Water $mart applications must be submitted through the Metropolitan Water District SoCal Water $mart website.
All questions about the rebate application process should be directed to SoCal Water$mart at 1-888-376-3314.
As part of the rebate application process, you will be required to upload a copy of your recent LADWP water bill and a copy of your copy of the sales receipt (must include brand, model number, individual price, date of purchase and proof of purchase in full). Rebates are available only to the LADWP customer of record who is listed on the LADWP bill.
Program Documents
Related programs
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Building Benchmarking
This webpage will guide you in obtaining and tracking your energy and water consumption, using the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager®. This will help you comply with the City of Los Angeles’ Existing Building Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance (EBEWE), which became effective January 1, 2017. It also serves to comply with State Legislation that requires statewide building energy use benchmarking.
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Business Offerings for Sustainable Solutions (BOSS)
Let our Business Offerings for Sustainable Solution (BOSS) program’s rebates help with the cost of your next efficiency project!
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Business Promotion Bill Credit
The BPBC Program offers eligible businesses, that are new to the LADWP service territory, monthly bill credits on electricity charges for the first three years of operation, offered on a first come, first served basis.
This program shall at all times be subject to change or termination without notice.
Disclaimer
By applying for an LADWP rebate and/or program, personal information provided may be subject to public disclosure by requesting parties, pursuant to the California Public Records Act.
More Information
If you have any questions regarding your rebate, please call the SoCal Water$mart Rebate Program.
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