This customizable rebate is for projects that improve water-use efficiency in commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-family properties. Tampa Bay Water Wise and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) have partnered to provide up to 75% of project costs, up to $40,000 per project.
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:
- Toilet, showerhead and plumbing fixture replacements
- High efficiency restaurant equipment
- Irrigation system modifications
- Weather stations for irrigation control
- Cooling tower modifications and pretreatment systems
- High efficiency commercial/industrial processing equipment
What are the benefits?
- Saving money on utility bills and operating expenses
- Reducing project costs through reimbursements
- Protecting Florida’s water resources
- Demonstrating environmental stewardship and leadership
Application Process
- Step 1: Determine your water source.
• If potable water from Pasco, Pinellas or Hillsborough counties or the cities of New Port Richey, St. Petersburg or Tampa, then your eligible for up to 75% of costs, up to $40,000 through the WISE partnership funding.
• If potable water from another utility, or well, surface, pond water, then your eligible for up to 50% of costs, up to $20,000 through the District’s WISE Program. - Step 2: Review WISE Program Applicant Handbook
- Step 3: Contact Josh Madden at (352) 796-7211, ext. 4197, or Josh.Madden@WaterMatters.org for project questions and guidance to ensure maximum reimbursement.
- Step 4: Calculate water savings and obtain a written quote from a contractor.
- Step 5: Submit application found in the WISE Program Applicant Handbook to Josh Madden one to two months prior to project start.
- Step 6: District will review application in coordination with TBWW. A pre-approval site inspection may be required. District staff will guide applicants through the process to ensure maximum reimbursement. Approval takes 1 -2 months.
Please Note:
- Hardware, labor, installation, design and software subscriptions are eligible expenses.
- Depending on proposed project cost, one or two quotes may be required.
- Project must receive approval before expenditures begin.
- Funding will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Projects must be completed within one year of the awarded date.