BUSINESS OVERHEAD TO DRIP IRRIGATION CONVERSION
Pilot Program Rebate Application Promotion Dates: 01/01/2017 - 12/31/2017
PROGRAM RULES AND QUALIFICATIONS
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General Requirements
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Available for replacement of existing spray or rotor zone. A
minimum of one entire working zone must be converted to drip
irrigation and must not contain any microsprays, bubblers, or
soaker hoses.
The conversion area must have contained 75% ground plane
coverage of healthy, well-watered turfgrass or other high water
use plants.
After sprinkler system conversion, at least 75% of the ground
plane must be covered by vegetation at maturity.
Qualifying equipment must be new. Products that are used, rebuilt,
rented, leased, exchanged, won as a prize, get one free offer, or
purchased at auction or online auction are not eligible.
Qualification checklist must be completed to receive rebate.
Applications for qualifying equipment purchased & installed
between Jan 1 - Nov 30 of current calendar year must be
postmarked within 90 days of purchase or Dec 31 of same
calendar year (whichever comes first) to qualify for a rebate.
Applications for qualifying equipment purchased & installed
between Dec 1 - Dec 31 of the calendar year must be postmarked
on or before Jan 31 of following year to qualify for a rebate.
Installation address must have Springs Utilities commercial water
service. For the purposes of this rebate, commercial service is
considered to be any of the following rate codes: W1C, W2C,
W1M, W2M.
This rebate does not apply to new construction.
All requirements of the program are subject to change at any time.
Rebates are limited to two (2) of each equipment type per
customer account every three (3) years.
Installation address must have a Springs Utilities water account.
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Springs Utilities account(s) for rebate participant must be current
and non-delinquent (i.e. no past due balances) at the time the
rebate application is processed or rebate will be denied. Should
this be rectified within thirty (30) days of date of denial letter,
please call 448-4800 to have your rebate application reviewed
again.
Rebate application(s) must be complete and include a copy of the
paid purchase receipt(s). Incomplete applications and/or those
lacking a copy of the paid purchase invoices/receipt(s) (with
make/model numbers) will be denied.
Paid purchase invoices/receipts must clearly identify the approved
equipment and include date of purchase, purchase price,
make/model, and quantity purchased.
Springs Utilities is not responsible for lost, late, damaged, illegible,
misdirected or postage-due applications.
Qualifying purchases do not guarantee approval of a rebate.
Rebates are offered on a first come, first served basis and subject
to availability of funds.
Only sole proprietorship businesses are required to complete the
Affidavit of Legal Residency.
Rebates are issued as a credit to the Springs Utilities water
account. Applications will be processed within eight (8) weeks of
receipt.
Springs Utilities reserves the right to verify compliance with these
terms, including but not limited to a physical site review. If review
deems qualifying equipment was not installed, Springs Utilities
reserves the right to remove the non-complying participant from
the program and the amount rebated will be charged back to the
utility account.
This rebate is not retroactive.
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It is strongly recommended that irrigation equipment be installed and programmed by a
qualified professional following a thorough irrigation system and landscape evaluation.
STEPS TO RECEIVE REBATE
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Review rules and requirements on this application and SIGN the Acceptance of Terms.
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Complete and check the Qualification Check List.
Purchase and install a qualifying product from the approved list at: https://www.csu.org/Pages/irrigation-b.aspx
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Complete application and include the following supporting documents:
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Paid invoices must include date of purchase, purchase price, make/model, and quantity purchased.
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Copy of valid Photo ID for proof of legal residency (Sole Proprietorship only) *Acceptable forms of a valid Photo ID
include: Colorado driver’s license, Colorado identification card, United States military card, United States Coast Guard Merchant
Mariner card or a Native American tribal document. It is strictly prohibited and punishable by fine and/or imprisonment to
photocopy Military IDs and Common Access Cards. (Title 18, U.S. Code, Part I, Chapter 33, Section 701)
Submit completed application form
and all required documentation to:
Colorado Springs Utilities
Water Efficiency Rebates
P.O. Box 1103, Mail Code 1339
Colorado Springs, CO 80947-1339
Or Email: [email protected]
Questions? Please call: 719-668-8232
DISCLAIMERS
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: Springs Utilities makes no representations or warranties about any make or model of equipment, including any warranties of merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose or efficiency. This rebate program is subject to change and/or discontinuation without notice. Springs Utilities reserve the right to inspect
installation premises or request additional information/documentation prior to rebate payment. Springs Utilities is not liable or responsible for any act or omission of
any contractor whatsoever.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: In no event shall Springs Utilities be liable to Rebate Participant or any third party for any special, incidental, indirect or consequential
damages, including loss of profits, loss of use or cost of replacement equipment associated with replacement of equipment and management of resultant wastes.
Nothing in the Rebate Program shall be interpreted to limit or prevent the protections afforded to Springs Utilities under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act,
C.R.S. § 24-10-101, et seq.
COLORADO PUBLIC (OPEN) RECORDS ACT (CORA) - Springs Utilities is an enterprise of the City of Colorado Springs, therefore, Springs Utilities’ records are public
records open for inspection by any person at reasonable times, except as provided by the Colorado Public (Open) Records Act (CORA) or other laws. The CORA permits
the denial of inspection of any records that contain personal and financial information of past or present users of public utilities.
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BUSINESS OVERHEAD TO DRIP
IRRIGATION CONVERSION
FOR REBATE OPERATIONS USE ONLY. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA.
Date Received:
Pilot Program Rebate Application
Promotion Dates: 01/01/2017 - 12/31/2017
COPE $
REBT148
Denial Reason:
Incomplete Applications will be denied.
ACCOUNT HOLDER INFORMATION
Utility Account #:
Account Name:
(as shown on utility bill)
Installation Address:
Mailing Address:
(If different from installation address)
Site Contact:
City:
State:
CO Zip Code:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone:
Email:
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION – REQUIRED
Overhead to Drip Conversion: Drip equipment such as emitters,
drip pipe, inline emitter drip pipe, pressure regulators, and filters are
eligible for the rebate. The maximum rebate per customer per year is
$1,000 per customer per year and the minimum rebate amount is $100.
Rebate amount cannot exceed the purchase price. Rebate material must
be from our list of qualifying equipment available at
Eligible drip equipment: Please check all that apply.
Pressure Regulators (up to $10 rebate per each)
Filters (up to $10 each)
Emitters (up to 20¢ each)
Drip Pipe (up to 15¢ per linear foot)
Inline Emitter Drip Pipe (up to 25¢ per linear foot)
QUALIFICATION CHECK LIST: These items are required and must be
checked in order to qualify for the rebate. By checking these boxes
you are certifying the conversion project fulfilled the following
requirements:
Project includes removal of an entire existing working spray or
rotor sprinkler zone and must not contain any micro sprays,
bubblers, or soaker hoses.
Conversion area must have contained 75% ground plane
coverage of healthy, well-watered turf grass or other high water
use plants.
Landscaped area must contain 75% plant coverage at maturity
and must contain low water using plants.
Total square footage of area being converted:_______________
Please consider a tax deductible donation to Project COPE. EVERY donation is doubled, thanks to a matching funds grant from Springs Utilities and 100 percent of
your contribution goes toward assisting our friends and neighbors pay their utility bill. Please specify COPE donation amount: $
SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP ONLY
AFFIDAVIT OF LEGAL RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED UNDER COLORADO LAW
I swear/affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
Colorado that (check one):
I am a United States citizen, or
I am a Permanent Resident of the United States, or
I am lawfully present in the United States pursuant to Federal Law.
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ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
Account holder hereby certifies that 1) The account holder is solely responsible for the accuracy of the application; 2) have read and understand the program rules and
requirements; 3) all installation is complete and operational prior to submitting this application.
Signature Required:
Date:
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Employee Verification _________