How utility rebates work
Local water providers run conservation rebates to reduce outdoor water waste. For smart irrigation controllers, rebates commonly land in the range of roughly $50–$250, with some programs higher [VERIFY — varies by utility]. They’re typically claimed after purchase with a receipt and sometimes the product’s qualifying-list entry.
The WaterSense label is usually the gate
Most utility programs require the controller to carry the EPA’s WaterSense label to qualify. WaterSense is an EPA program that certifies a controller’s scheduling performance through third-party testing.
Where we stand
WaterSense certification is on our roadmap — the local, ET-based design qualifies for the testing. Until that’s complete, Sprinkler Gnome isn’t yet on the label-gated rebate lists, so check your utility’s requirements before counting on a rebate.
What certification gates is narrow: the right to use the WaterSense name/logo, and rebate eligibility. It is not what lets a product save water — that comes from the model.
Your savings don’t wait for a rebate
A rebate lowers the purchase price once; watering to need lowers your bill every season. The EPA finds a smart, WaterSense-labeled controller saves an average home nearly 7,600 gallons of water a year (EPA WaterSense). Sprinkler Gnome waters the same way — to need, not to a clock. Our calculator estimates the number for your yard, climate, and water rate.
How to find your rebate
- Search “[your city or water utility] irrigation controller rebate.”
- Check whether the program requires a WaterSense-labeled controller (most do).
- Note the rebate amount and how to claim it (usually a post-purchase form + receipt).
An automatic rebate lookup by ZIP is coming to this page.