Water Conservation Rebate - Hot Water Recirculation Pump
Rev. 11/2/2022
HOT WATER RECIRCULATION PUMP
WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Your Water Conservation Representative: Madeline Kacsinta - mkacsinta@pismobeach.org
This program is subject to change without notice and is subject to the availability of funding.
Program Goal:
The intent of the Hot Water Recirculation Pump Rebate Program is to encourage customers to save water by reducing the
amount of water lost down the drain while waiting for hot water– to save water.
Background:
A hot water recirculation system works using a pump that starts recirculating cooled water that's been sitting in the hot
water line and sends it back to the water heater through the cold-water line. When the water reaches a desired
temperature, a control turns off the pump. This process is similar to turning on the hot water faucet and letting the water
run until it gets hot, but instead of the water going down the drain, it is simply returned back to the water heater—saving
water and possibly saving energy depending on how long water is left on. It is estimated that the average household could
save up to 12,000 gallons of water per year by installing a hot water recirculation pump.
Rebate Amount for a Hot Water Recirculation Pump
If all of the terms and conditions are satisfied, receive a $100 reimbursement for the purchase and installation of a hot
water recirculation pump. The rebate will be mailed to the customer after all requirements have been met.
How to APPLY:
1. Read all terms and conditions of the program
2. Purchase Hot Water Recirculation pump (Hang on to your receipt!)
3. Install Hot Water Recirculation Pump
4. Fill out application: See first page of this document for application
5. E-mail, mail, or turn in application and receipt (dated) to a City representative.
Mail: Attn Madeline Kacsinta, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach CA 93449
E-mail: mkacsinta@pismobeach.org Phone: (805)773-7060
6. Post-retrofit Inspection: After retrofit is 100% completed, call to schedule a post-retrofit inspection with a City
Representative to confirm retrofit has been made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the rebate.
7. City Will Mail Rebate Check: Once your post-retrofit inspection has passed, the City Representative will contact
the City’s Finance Department to mail a check to the address on the application. Please allow 30 days from post-
installation inspection to receive the rebate.
NOTE: The City of Pismo Beach does not warrant or assume any liability for the design, manufacture, installation or
operation of any item obtained under this program.
Rev. 11/2/2022
Terms and Conditions:
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY. In order to receive a Hot Water Recirculation Pump rebate from the City, the applicant must completely
fill out the application and comply with the requirements on this form. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
1. The property receiving the device must be a water customer of the City of Pismo Beach.
2. Your utility account must be in good standing.
3. Single-family, multi-family, Homeowner Associations, and certain mixed-used accounts are eligible.
4. The purchase must be made on or after November 2, 2022. The City will not honor rebates for used or
reconditioned hot water systems, or hot water systems purchased prior to the above date.
5. The application form must be completely filled out.
6. Applicant must attach a legible copy of a valid, dated sales receipt to this application.
7. Installations must be completed within six (6) months following receipt of the City’s executed agreement.
The converted area must remain in compliance with all program terms and conditions for a period of five
(5) years following receipt of the rebate. An applicant may be required to refund the entire rebate, or a
portion thereof, if rebate program terms and conditions are violated. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this
requirement is void upon transfer of ownership.
8. The City enforces only the terms and conditions of this agreement. The applicant is solely responsible for
complying with any and all laws, regulations, policies, conditions, covenants and restrictions that may apply
and for any and all liabilities arising out of an installation project. Applicants must also comply with all state
and local laws relating to landscape maintenance. The quality, maintenance and appearance of the
installation are the exclusive responsibility of the applicant. Rebates may be considered taxable income.
9. The system must be installed in accordance with all relevant building codes prior to submittal.
10. Once the City is notified of an installation project’s completion, the City will conduct an inspection to verify
program compliance. If the installation fails inspection, the applicant will be permitted to bring the
installation project into compliance with the program terms and conditions for a period of sixty (60) days or
the remainder of the six-month period, whichever is greater.
11. For rental properties one rebate per address every three years. Additional rebates may be issued only if all
tenants at the address have turned over and system has been removed.
12. Rebate cannot exceed the cost of the Hot Water System purchased.
13. System may be inspected at any time by the City to determine ongoing compliance with the program.
For further information, please contact the Public Works Department at 773-4656, email your Water Conservation
Representative at mkacsinta@pismobeach.org, or go to www.thinkh2onow.com for more water conservation
information.
The number of rebates is limited. Only one rebate will be issued per household.
NOTE: The City of Pismo Beach does not warrant or assume any liability for the design, manufacture, installation or
operation of any automatic valve obtained under this program.
Rev. 11/2/2022
HOT WATER RECIRCULATION PUMP
WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Please carefully read all the terms and conditions before filling out this application.
Date: How did you hear about this program?
Customer Name:
(As you would like it to appear on the check; please print clearly)
Customer Address:
Installation Address:
(If different from above)
Phone #:
Email Address:
Preferred way to contact you? Email____
Manufacturer & model of system being installed:
Phone ____
Purchase Date and Installation Date:
Purchase Price (not including sales tax)
What is your connection to the property where the recirculation pump is being installed: ___Property Owner
___Tenant
Water Account Number:
(This information may be obtained from a previous water bill)
By signing below, you indicate that you have read and complied with the requirements of the Hot Water Recirculation
Pump Rebate Program as outlined above.
Authorized Signature Date
CITY USE ONLY
Date Received:
Date on Sales Receipt:
Date of Approval:
Approved / Signature: