If you’re wondering what’s new in our world of water conservation, rebates and other free stuff, get yourself up-to-speed and read the articles below!
“More than 350 Approved for Water Efficient Rebate Program” - Jan. 19, South Florida Times
The Broward Water Partnership has announced that within 90 days more than 350 Broward County residents were approved for rebates of up to $100 toward the purchase of an approved water efficient toilet.
The partnership, which comprises the county government and several municipalities and water utilities, is offering the rebates through its Conservation Pays program on a first-come first-served basis while supplies last. Read more..
Save Water AND Money with New “Conservation Pays” Rebates – City of Sunrise
The City of Sunrise is excited to be a Partner in the countywide Conservation Pays program – which offers water-saving toilet rebates and free incentives. Qualifying Sunrise residents are encouraged to take advantage of the following program benefits:
Toilet Rebates. Eligible residents may replace old toilets that use more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush (gpf) with a WaterSense® certified, High-Efficiency Toilet (HET) that uses 1.28 gpf or less. WaterSense® dual flush toilets must also use 1.28 gpf or less for both flush options. Up to two rebates will be provided for up to $100 each, or the cost of the HET, whichever is less. Pre-approval is required. Toilets purchased prior to application approval will not be eligible. Applicants must own their own home, condo or townhouse to participate. Other restrictions apply… Read more.
Broward Water Partnership aimed at reducing consumption – Dec. 31, Sun-Sentinel
Pembroke Pines and Miramar are part of a county effort to encourage water conservation.
The county has teamed with 18 cities to create the Broward Water Partnership. Through it, cities are offering rebates of up to two rebates per household for up to $100 each to replace aging toilets that use more than 1.6 gallons per flush with newer, more efficient models that use 1.28 gallons or less.
“Just by changing toilets, residents can reduce their overall water consumption by 30 percent,” said Jennifer Jurado, director of the county’s Natural Resources Planning and Management Division.Jurado said the goal was to offer a coordinated program covering as much of the county as possible. In the past, cities like Cooper City have offered rebates for residents who swapped out old toilets or installed more efficient irrigation systems. Other cities have offered free handouts of more efficient faucets and shower heads.
“It goes back several years, and we’ve struggled on coordinating a water conservation program,” Jurado said… Read more.
Broward County Rolls Out New Toilet Rebate Program – Dec. 22, NBC News Miami
Flush less with new models, and you could get two rebates per household for up to $100 each, County says.
Broward County wants to help you get a new toilet.
The Broward County Commission announced Wednesday that it has partnered with 18 local cities to offer rebates to homeowners when they buy a new, high-efficiency toilet.
The potential payoff: “up to $100 per toilet for up to two brand-new water-saving models.”…Read more.
Save Money with Toilet Rebate – Dec. 22, 2011, Sun-Sentinel
Sunrise is teaming up with Broward County to offer residents rebates for purchasing more water efficient products.
One can get up to two rebates per household for up to $100 each for a new low flow toilet or two new water saving products until October 2012 through the Conservation Pays program.
Toilets that use more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush are considered to be not efficient and with the rebate will be replaced with new certified, high-efficiency models that use 1.28 gallons per flush or less… Read more.
Coconut Creek is now one of 15 cities in Broward County to be pushing for water conservation through a county rebate program for high-efficiency toilets.
The city officially joined the Broward Water Partnership’s Water Conservation and Incentives program in mid-November, according to Coconut Creek Assistant Director of Utilities Jean Dupuis. This is a move Coconut Creek Commissioner Lisa Aronson has been pushing for since the summer… Read more.
Ring in the New Year with a New Toilet!
Get a $100 rebate when you replace your old toilet with a water-efficient model
The Broward Water Partnership is ringing in the New Year with water savings. In just 90 days, more than 350 Broward County residents have been approved for rebates of up to two rebates per household for up to $100 each toward the purchase of an approved water efficient toilet offered through the Broward Water Partnership Program.
The Broward Water Partnership, comprised of Broward County and 16 municipalities and water utilities, is offering rebates to qualified homeowners through its Conservation Pays program on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
By swapping out an old, water-guzzling toilet that uses 1.6 gallons per flush or more, the approved homeowners are expected to jointly save more than 1.4 million gallons of water per year. If you own a single family home, townhouse or condo and live in one of the participating program areas, you may be eligible for up to two rebates of up to $100 each on a new, WaterSense® certified High Efficiency Toilet that uses 1.28 gallons of water per flush or less.
Don’t need a new toilet? Residents may also qualify to receive free low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators. Pre-rinse spray valves are available for business owners.
Conserving water in our community is important, especially during the dry season months of November through April. Installing water-efficient products will help ensure that Broward County has enough water now and for the future.
This year, make your New Year’s Resolution to save water, save money and save the environment! Visit ConservationPays.com to apply today.
Broward County and Partner Cities Offer Toilet Rebates
Get a New Toilet to Help Conserve Water
If you missed World Toilet Day, celebrate now by bidding your old, water-guzzling toilet farewell and getting up to one hundred dollars per toilet for up to two brand new water saving models. Broward County and 18 cities have partnered to help residents obtain a rebate and conserve water when they purchase a new high-efficiency toilet. The Broward Water Partnership is offering rebates to qualified homeowners through its Conservation Pays program now through October 2012.
The plan is to replace toilets that use more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush with new, WaterSense® certified, high-efficiency models that use 1.28 gallons per flush or less.
Toilets can account for up to 35 percent of household water consumption, so swapping the old for the new helps to save water and money, too. The goal is to save 30 million gallons of water through the toilet rebate program.
Conservation pays in a lot of ways.
Your local government or water utility may also be giving away free, water-efficient showerheads and low-flow faucet aerators to qualifying homeowners and pre-rinse spray valves for qualifying business owners. Participants must be pre-approved and restrictions may apply.
We can make our water supplies last, protect the environment, and get paid for it too.
To determine your eligibility, visit Conservation Pays, or call 1-800-270-9794 for more information.
Jingle the Bells. Don’t Jiggle the Handle.
Give yourself a present—$100 rebate on a new toilet!
Christmas is the time of year to jingle bells, not the handle of your old toilet. Give yourself and your family a gift (or two) so that you can save some water and some money, too.
Yes, Mom! It’s a brand new toilet. Better than a toaster or microwave, a new HET (High Efficiency Toilet) will save you money by reducing the amount of water you use (and your water bill with it), from the day you install it until, well, forever!
The Conservation Pays Program offers rebates of up to two rebates per household for up to $100 each for eligible residents to replace their old toilets that use 1.6 gallons of water per flush (gpf) or more with HETs. You could save water, money and the environment by upgrading your toilet to a WaterSense® certified model that uses 1.28 gpf or less.
In addition, qualifying residents can receive free, low-flow faucet aerators and showerhead replacements (residents must swap out current showerhead). Business owners also have the opportunity to claim their own free, pre-rinse spray valves. This year, stuff your stockings with these free, water-efficient products and enjoy year-round savings. They are the gifts that keep on giving!
The Broward Water Partnership includes 17 municipalities bearing gifts through the Conservation Pays toilet rebate and incentives program. Deck the halls and get a brand new toilet (or two.)
But just like Santa has a list, so does the Broward Water Partnership! Participants must qualify, be pre-approved, and other restrictions may apply. Supplies are limited and time is running out! Visit www.ConservationPays.com to determine if you are eligible. Or, call 1-800-270-9794 for more information.
Don’t delay—apply today!
The Broward Water Partnership Welcomes Coconut Creek!
16 Broward County municipals offer rebates and water-saving freebies
Known as the Butterfly Capital of the World, the City of Coconut Creek is passionate about environmental issues in their community. To enhance their green initiative, Coconut Creek has joined 15 other local governments and water utilities in the Broward Water Partnership’s Water Conservation Rebate and Incentives Program called Conservation Pays.
The Program offers rebates to qualifying residents to replace their old toilet with a High-Efficiency Toilet (HET). Participants may save water and money (up to $100 per rebate) by replacing their toilet with a WaterSense® certified HET model.
“The environment and water conservation have always been amongst our primary focuses,” said Commissioner Lisa Aronson. “We are excited to join the Broward Water Partnership in an effort to increase awareness, and take an active role in water conservation in Broward County.”
Participants must be pre-approved and restrictions may apply. If your current toilet uses more than 1.6 gallons per flush you may be eligible for a rebate to replace it with a HET that uses 1.28 gallons per flush or less. The Program also provides qualifying residential customers with free, low-flow faucet aerators and showerheads. Supplies are limited and, once depleted, will not be available again until October 2012, so apply today.
Visit www.ConservationPays.com to determine if you are eligible. Or, call 1-800-270-9794 for more information. Help Coconut Creek save water, save money and save the environment.
Give your throne the royal treatment on World Toilet Day – Nov. 16, 2011
Broward Water Partnership offers toilet rebates, other incentives
Saturday, Nov. 19 is World Toilet Day. Celebrate by bidding your old, water-guzzling throne farewell and getting a hundred dollars for a brand new water saving model. If your toilet was installed before 1994, it’s probably using a lot more water, which steals your gold. Off with it’s head (and the rest of it, too.)
The Broward Water Partnership is offering rebates to qualified homeowners through its Conservation Pays program. The plan is to replace toilets that use more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush with new, WaterSense® certified, high-efficiency models that use 1.28 gallons per flush or less. Toilets can account for up to 35 percent of household water consumption, so swapping the old for the new helps to save water and money, too
There are other ways to save, too. Your local government or water utility may be giving away free, water-efficient showerheads and low-flow faucet aerators for qualifying homeowners and pre-rinse spray valves for qualifying business owners. Participants must be pre-approved and restrictions may apply. Supplies are limited and will not be available again until October 2012, so apply today.
Visit www.ConservationPays.com to determine if you are eligible. Or, call 1-800-270-9794 for more information.
Broward Water Partnership Awarded Water Conservation Grant- Nov. 8, 2011
The Broward Water Partnership, a partnership between Broward County’s Natural Resources Planning and Management Division and 16 utility and municipal partners, was recently awarded $50,000 from the South Florida Water Management District’s (SFWMD) Water Savings Incentive Program. Read more..
Flush and save! – Oct. 19, 2011
Broward Water Partnership offers rebates, showerheads and aerators
The Broward Water Partnership is ready to help you save water and money. Eligible residents may receive rebates on High-Efficiency Toilets (HET). Some communities are providing low flow showerheads, faucet aerators and pre-rinse spray valves for businesses.
If you qualify, you can replace your old, water-guzzling toilets with new, WaterSense certified models. If your toilet uses 1.6 gallons per flush or more you may be eligible for a rebate of up to $100 when you replace it with a HET that uses 1.28 gallons per flush or less.
Reducing Broward County’s water use by 10 percent would save 30 million gallons of water per day over the next 20 years. With toilets accounting for up to 35 percent of household water consumption, swapping out your old toilet for an HET model can nearly double your savings—saving water and money.
Participants must be pre-approved and restrictions may apply. Supplies are limited and will not be available again until October 2012, so apply today.
Visit www.ConservationPays.com to determine if you are eligible. Or, call 1-800-270-9794 for more information. Saving water is saving money.
Flush for success! – Oct. 13, 2011
Broward Water Partnership offers toilet rebates, other incentives
The Broward Water Partnership is offering rebates to help eligible residents replace their old, water-guzzling toilets with new, WaterSense® certified models. If your toilet uses 1.6 gallons per flush or more you may be eligible for a rebate when you replace it with a High-Efficiency Toilet (HET) that uses 1.28 gallons per flush or less.
You may not be aware how much water average household fixtures use. Toilets can account for 30 to 35 percent of the water used in your home. Depending on how old your toilets are the HET models could save up to 77 percent with every flush—saving you water and money.
Rebates of up to two rebates per household for up to $100 each are available to eligible participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must be pre-approved and restrictions may apply. Other incentives include free, water-conserving showerheads and low-flow faucet aerators.
And, pre-rinse spray valves for qualifying businesses.
Apply for your rebate today, and find out about the incentives available in your community. Supplies are limited and will not be available again until October 2012.
Visit www.ConservationPays.com to determine if you are eligible for a rebate or other water conserving tools. Or, call 1-800-270-9794 for more information. When you save, you save.
Follow the leader and pledge to save water and money! – Oct. 1, 2011
Broward Water Partnership offers rebates, showerheads and aerators
Patti Anton, of Dania Beach is the first person to take the pledge to conserve water!
Anton is an elementary school teacher in Broward County and has her own programs in place to help her students learn about the importance of water conservation. She was thrilled to tell her students about the program. “They were so excited. We had a great discussion about water conservation. It only takes a small effort from everyone to make a big impact on the world,“ she explained.
The pledge is part of the Broward Water Partnership’s Conservation Pays program. The Program is offering toilet rebates for high efficiency models and encourages residents within the service areas of the 16 participating municipalities and water utilities to take the conservation pledge. Residents who pledge agree to reduce the amount of water they use from their daily routines. Better still, they save money while saving water.
“When I came across the incentive and pledge program, I didn’t think twice about it,” Anton said. “The website is so user friendly. It took just a few minutes to sign up and pledge. I hope everyone does their part and joins me in pledging to save our water.”
Broward residents can check their eligibility for a rebate to replace their current water-guzzling toilet with a WaterSense® certified, High-Efficiency Toilet (a HET uses 1.28 gallons per flush or less.) Rebates must be pre-approved, are limited in quantity, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Only one rebate per qualifying household will be authorized. Other restrictions apply.
Low flow showerheads and faucet aerators are also available for free while supplies last.
Reducing Broward County’s water use by 10 percent would save 30 million gallons of water per day over the next 20 years. With toilets accounting for up to 35 percent of household water consumption, swapping out your old toilet for an HET model can nearly double your savings. Simply put. Water conservation pays for the environment and for homeowners, too.
Visit ConservationPays.com, or call 1-800-270-9794 for more information.
High-tech toilets fight stigma of poor predecessors – Sept. 30, 2011, Sun-Sentinel
New models deliver performance but must overcome reputation
Set aside breakfast for a moment and consider the domestic catastrophes inflicted by the first generation of low-flow toilets.
During the primitive era of that little-loved bathroom fixture, models rushed out by manufacturers to meet new federal standards were, by all accounts, little better than what would go into them. Horrified homeowners refused to replace aged fixtures with toilets that would require multiple flushes to clear the bowl, and many made runs across the Canadian border to buy ones that would deliver decisive, Niagara-like blasts of water…Read more.
Flush, Save, Conserve – Sept. 29, 2011, Local 10 News
Toilet Rebate Offers South Floridians Big Savings
The Broward Water Partnership is offering its residents an opportunity to save while exercising a green thumb.
Beginning October 1, the BWP will be giving away 1700 rebates toward the purchase of a high efficiency toilet. Rebates are valued up to $100 each. With toilets accounting for 30 to 35% of water used, high-efficiency toilets could save up to 77 percent with every flush. Using less water may save you money on your utility bill too… Read more.
Broward cities to offer rebates for high-efficiancy toilets – Sept. 29, 2011, Sun-Sentinel
An essential fixture in the environmentally perfect home: The high-efficiency toilet.
Cities throughout Broward County are offering rebates of up to $100 for replacing your toilet with one bearing the WaterSense label. These toilets use 20 percent less water than standard ones, with technology that allows for a single flush to be sufficient.
Like old cars that guzzle gas, the aged toilets in many older buildings use a tremendous amount of water. That thunderous, basso-profundo flush can use five to seven gallons. Although newer models are much more miserly, a high-efficiency toilet uses the least water, 1.28 gallons or less… Read more.