Santa Clara Valley Water District

Get up to $400 for replacing your old laundromat or common-area laundry room washing machines!

The Santa Clara Valley Water District is offering rebates of up to $400 per unit on approved purchased and leased high-efficiency washing machines for common-area laundry rooms and laundromats.

As of July 1, 2010, only clothes washers with a water factor of 4.5 or less will qualify for a rebate.  See box on right side for Qualifying Washer List.

High-efficiency washing machines can help save you money on your water and energy bills. On average, you can save hundreds of dollars annually for each machine replaced; in water, electricity and sewer costs. What's more, you may be eligible for a tax credit, and energy savings rebates from your utility company.

To find out more, contact Karen Morvay at (408) 265-2607, ext. 2707.

Brought to you and funded by:

• Santa Clara Valley Water District
• San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant
• City of Santa Clara
• City of Palo Alto
• California Water Service Company

How to receive your rebate

 How to receive your rebate  [PDF]

1. Read, complete and submit:
   - A signed Commercial Washer Rebate Application.
   - Note: You must submit a separate application for each service address at which you are installing qualifying commercial clothes washers
2. Attach the following to your completed application:
   - Receipts/Invoices for the purchase of qualifying washers;
   - If you’re leasing your machines, a copy of your Lease Agreement;
   - A recent copy of your energy and water bills for the property where the washers will be installed;
   - A W-9 form (download from the list at right). The district requires a taxpayer ID number for all rebates.
3. Select and install the qualifying washer(s). See box on right for Qualifying Commercial Washers List.
4. A check will be issued within approximately 12 weeks after all applicant requirements have been met.

Qualifications

• Once an application is received, qualifying washers must be installed within 90-days, or a new application must be submitted.
• The location of the installation must be in Santa Clara County.
• Applicants must complete a W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. The Santa Clara Valley Water District provides this form.
• The equipment must be correctly installed.
• The Santa Clara Valley Water District will not reimburse costs associated with regular maintenance.
• The Santa Clara Valley Water District must receive the purchase invoice or installation slip within 30 days of the completed installation.
• Applicants are responsible for ensuring that rebated washers aren’t replaced with non-efficient equipment for at least five years after the rebate.
• Property Owners ARE NOT bound to their current Route Operator or Distributor by this requirement.
• The same number high-efficiency washers must be kept at the location and be used in the same capacity for at least five years after the rebate.
• If the property is sold within five years of the rebate payment, the applicant should include a transfer of contractual responsibility under this program to the new owner.

Questions?
Contact Karen Morvay at (408) 265-2607, ext. 2707.