Up to $200 Available for Replacing Older Clothes Washers

VACAVILLE, Calif. – Solano County residents can now receive up to $200 in rebates when purchasing a qualifying water- and energy-efficient clothes washer through a new partnership between the Solano County Water Agency (SCWA) and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E).

"Now you can save water and energy AND get cash back," said Andy Florendo, a Senior Water Resource Specialist for Solano County Water Agency, adding that, "High-efficiency clothes washers use about 40 percent less water and 50 percent less energy than conventional machines."

To qualify, applicants and the installation location must receive water from a Solano County water utility and energy from PG&E. Also, the new clothes washer must meet minimum water and energy savings requirements.

• Washers that are labeled "ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2014 Models" are eligible for a combined rebate amount of $200 ($125 from SCWA plus $75 from PG&E).
• Washers with a Tier 3 energy factor and 4.0 water savings factor are eligible for a $50 rebate from SCWA

Residents are encouraged to visit www.WaterEnergySavings.com BEFORE purchasing appliances to review a list of qualified clothes washers, the application and all eligibility requirements.

Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis through December 31, 2014 or until funding is depleted.

More information is available at SolanoSavesWater.org or WaterEnergySavings.com or by calling 800-933-9555.