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2013 Water Conservation Rebate Program

The Town of Okotoks offers a water conservation rebate program to incent and reward residents for their efforts towards water conservation. Rebates of 50% on approved water conservation purchases are available for Town of Okotoks residential property owners until the $50,000 budget is depleted.
 
The rebate program runs between May 1, 2013 until October 31, 2013, or as funds are available. Funds will be distributed on a ‘first come, first serve' basis. Residents may submit an application for eligible purchases that were made prior to the launch of the program, from January 1, 2013 onwards.    
  
 
The following items are approved for rebates:

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

rain barrel

Rain Barrels

  • Any type of residential or commercial rain barrel at any price.
  • A 50% rebate per rain barrel up to a maximum of $50/rain barrel and a maximum of $100/household.
organic mulch
Organic and
Inorganic Mulch
  • All forms of organic and inorganic mulch that are used for landscaping:  Organic examples: bark shavings, nuggets, woodchip mixes, etc. Inorganic Examples: rock mixes, gravel, shale, etc.
  • Note: The purpose of the mulch must be to provide landscaping in areas that may normally be turf to reduce a need for water and must be permeable.
  • A 50% rebate for total cost of purchase up to a maximum rebate of $200 per household.
turf
Drought Tolerant Ground
Cover / Turf
  • Drought tolerant grass seed, sod and hydro-seed are eligible for the rebate program if their composition consists of less than 30% of Kentucky Blue Grass.
  • Note:  The resident must have proof of composition. If the mix is not indicated on the bag, please provide the customer with an ingredients list from the supplier.
  • A 50% rebate for total cost of purchase up to a maximum rebate of $200 per household.
irrigation head
Weather or Climate Based
“Smart” Irrigation Controller
  • Rebates will be provided for the installation of weather or climate based irrigation “smart” controllers on new irrigation installations and existing irrigation systems.
  • All “smart” controllers must be installed by a certified irrigation contractor.
  • Note: pre-approval for this item is required.  Please call Mark Goody, Sustainability Coordinator at 403-938-8901.
  • Click here to look up a controller by brand name or model number to see if it qualifies.
  • Click here for an example list of "Smart" Irrigation Controllers

  • A 50% rebate on a “smart” irrigation controller up to a maximum of $200 per household.

Water Sense Certified Logo
WaterSense® Certified 
Low Flow Toilet
  • Rebates will be provided for replacement toilets that are WaterSense® Certified (4.8 litres or less per flush). 
  • To be eligible for a rebate, please make sure that you choose a WaterSense labelled, high-efficiency toilet.
  • Note: Rebate only applies to replacement toilets and not toilets for new construction (including basement development).
  • For more info on WaterSense labelled toilets please click here.
  • A 50% rebate per toilet up to a maximum of $100/toilet and a maximum of $200/household.
Energy Star
New!  Energy Star®
Certified Clothes Washer
  • Rebates will be provided for replacement clothes washers that are Energy Star® Certified.
  • A 50% rebate for total cost of purchase up to a maximum rebate of $200 per household.
  • Click here for list of Energy Star Certified Residential Clothes Washers

Program Terms:
  • You must be a registered property owner in the Town of Okotoks and have purchased an eligible item for the 2013 Rebate Program.
  • The rebate is offered on a first-come, first-served basis as received (date stamped) by the Town of Okotoks until program completion or the funding has been exhausted.  
  • Rebates are paid through the resident's Town of Okotoks bi-monthly utility bill.
  • The Town of Okotoks is not responsible for the items purchased for the 2013 Rebate Program.
  • The Town of Okotoks reserves the right to inspect premises to confirm purchases.
  • The Town of Okotoks is not responsible for the disposal or removal of items.
  • This program may be discontinued at any time without notice.
  • Application forms may be dropped off at the Municipal Centre between 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (overnight deposit box available for after hours) or mailed to Town of Okotoks Water Conservation Rebate Program, PO Box 20, Station Main, Okotoks AB T1S 1K1.