Weather Based Irrigation Controller (WBIC) Rebate Program

What is a WBIC, and how does it work? Weather Based Irrigation Controllers evaluate local weather conditions and Evapo-Transpiration (ET) rates to create a site-specific irrigation schedule for you landscape’s needs. Evapo-Transpiration is the total amount of water loss through soil evaporation and plant transpiration.*
	Using either real time or modified historic ET values, a WBIC adjusts your irrigation system for optimal watering.

Note: *Evapo-Transpiration values are calculated through local temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, solar radiation, amount of shade or sun, plant type and soil consistency.

Who is eligible to participate?

The WBIC Rebate Program is available to any Santa Clara county business owner who would like to replace their existing irrigation controllers and who meets the following criteria:

• Minimum of ½ acre (21,780 sq ft) of irrigated landscape
• Minimum of 12 irrigation stations in use on site
• A functional irrigation system (no broken sprinklers, existing controller must be in working condition)
• WBIC must be installed with a rain sensor to receive a WBIC rebate

A free pre-installation survey is required in order to participate in the WBIC Rebate Program, please call Water-Wise Consulting at (866) 685-2322 to schedule this appointment. Any WBIC purchased prior to receiving the pre-installation survey will not be eligible for a WBIC Rebate Program rebate.

What WBICs are eligible for a rebate?

Any WBIC that appears on SCVWD’s approved WBIC list qualifies for a rebate. Click here (link to chart) to view the list of qualifying WBICs. All controllers listed have participated in the Irrigation Association’s Smart Water Application Testing (SWAT) program. Click here for a list of qualifying WBICs and locations where they can be purchased (link to attached pdf).

What are the rebate amounts?

Rebates are by the cost of the controller purchased and the number of irrigation stations it has.

Rebates.

*Under no circumstance will the WBIC Rebate Program rebate exceed the cost of your newly installed WBIC.

For additional information or to sign up for a pre-installation site survey, please call Water-Wise Consulting at l (866) 685-2322, or contact Kevin Galvin at (408) 265-2607, ext. 2639.

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