1. Water-Energy Saving Fixtures
Reimbursement for
Water-Energy Saving Fixtures
Sharon Fraser,
Water Use Efficiency
Practitioner
Sponsored by:
Funded by:

2. About this program Water and Energy Grant for MFR and CII
Through California Department of Water Resources
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and
California Climate Investments to combat climate change and grow California’s clean-energy economy
The grant is being implemented by RWA
Through reimbursements for the installation of water-energy saving bathroom fixtures

3. Fixtures that can be replaced
Older water-energy wasting bathroom fixtures
Toilets – older models flushing at greater than gallons per flush (pre-1994)
Urinals – older models flushing at greater than 1 gallon per flush (circa 1992)
Showerheads – all older models are eligible
Faucet Aerators – all flows and types are eligible

4. New fixtures that qualify
Must have the label to ensure high-efficiency and performance
Toilets – 1.28 gallons per flush or less
Urinals – 0.5 gallon per flush or less
Showerheads – up to 2.0 gallons per minute
Faucet Aerators
0.5 gpm for commercial bathrooms
1.5 gpm for residential bathrooms
1.5 gpm for kitchen hand-washing sinks

5. Where to learn more Visit www.epa.gov/watersense/products
To research available fixtures
To look up fixtures you want to buy
Look for this label
To ensure the fixture will be eligible for a reimbursement
To achieve water-energy savings

6. Where to purchase new fixtures
Shop local
At hardware, plumbing or home improvement stores
Contract with
A licensed plumber for the fixtures and installation
Shop online
Purchase fixtures and then arrange for installation

7. How they are installed Participant provides the installation labor
Use outside contractor or in-house staff labor
No reimbursement for labor (fixtures only)
Complete the installation with 120 days
Return project pre-approval form with receipts
Separate labor from fixtures on contractor’s invoice

8. How to dispose of the old fixtures
Responsibility of participant to dispose of the old fixtures
Within Sacramento County at Kiefer Landfill
Within City of Sacramento at L and D Landfill
Old fixtures cannot be donated or reused

9. Available reimbursements
Site maximums are on a case-by-case basis
Reimbursements per fixture can include sales tax up to a maximum of
Toilets and Urinals – $ each
Showerheads – $15.00 each
Faucet Aerators – $2.50 each

10. First step is to check for eligibility
This program is only available to
Sites served by a Regional Water Authority water provider in the Sacramento region
Sites within or serving a disadvantaged community as defined by the terms of the grant
Sites are pre-screened for eligibility
Just call or with the street address

11. How to participate Schedule a brief onsite inspection to
Identify water-energy wasting older fixtures
Receive pre-approval for their replacement
Purchase and install new eligible fixtures
Submit pre-approval form for reimbursement with receipts or contractor’s invoice

12. What happens after installation
Reimbursements are processed by RWA
Up to $1,000 receive check within 45 days
Over $1,000 receive a check within 90 to 120 days
Verification of new fixtures
Either onsite with RWA’s inspector or by
Supporting documentation (invoice marked paid)
Inspection performed before or after processing

13. 6 steps to receive reimbursement (after pre-screening)
SCHEDULE an onsite inspection
RECEIVE written pre-approval for replacements
DECIDE which fixtures you want to install
PURCHASE eligible fixtures
INSTALL fixtures using contract or in-house labor
SUBMIT approval form with receipts or contractor’s invoice to request reimbursement

14. Thank you! Any questions?
For more information, to receive a pre-screening, and to schedule a site visit:
Contact: Sharon Fraser, Water Use Efficiency Practitioner
Phone:
Regional Water Authority
5620 Birdcage Street, Suite 180, Citrus Heights, CA 95610