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For those working, learning, and otherwise spending more time at home, there are many opportunities to conserve water and save money on utilities while sheltering in place.
- Convert your outdoor space with help from Climate Victory Garden: Cupertino's Climate Garden Program is a pilot project designed to help residents navigate their front yard conversion project and rebate process. Learn more at Cupertino.org/ClimateGarden
- Learn the Tips & Tricks of Landscape Care and Conservation: Curious about native California plants and waterwise landscapes? Learn the basics in these fun and informative videos.
- Free gear: Valley Water offers free water conservation devices (shower timers, sprinkler heads, low flow sink aerators, and so much more) that can help you save water. View Valley Water's shopping cart to start saving.
- Save Water at Home with Free Toolkit: Valley Water’s free Water Wise Home Survey Do-It-Yourself Kit, which can be mailed directly to Cupertino residents, provides the tools needed to measure the flow rate of your shower, check for toilet leaks, and more. This interactive, family-friendly activity will help your household identify opportunities to reduce water use and save money. Once you test your fixtures, you can request free water-efficient showerheads, faucet aerators, and toilet flappers.
- Conservation Tips: The California Water Service Company, the San Jose Water Company, Valley Water and the California Department of Water Resources offer information and tips on how to conserve water.
Rebates 
The City of Cupertino partners with Valley Water to provide water conservation rebates to residents and businesses.
All customers must submit an application and receive written approval in the form of a Notice to Proceed before starting any work on their project or purchasing any qualifying equipment. Projects that have been started or projects that have already been completed prior to the Notice to Proceed are not eligible.
Learn more and apply at valleywater.dropletportal.com
| Rebate Type | Single Family/Small Multi-family (4 or fewer units) | Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and large Multi-family (5 or more units) |
| Landscape Conversion | $3.00 per square foot for the first 1,000 square feet and $2.00 per square foot thereafter | $3.00 per square foot for the first 10,000 square feet and $2.00 per square foot thereafter |
| Irrigation Equipment | ||
| Laundry to Landscape system | Up to $400 per household | |
| High-Efficiency Nozzles | Up to $5 per nozzle | |
| Rotor Sprinklers or Spray Bodies with Pressure Regulation and/or Check Valves | Up to $20 per body | |
| Rain Sensor | Up to $50 per sensor | |
| Dedicated Landscape Meter, Flow Sensor, Hydrometer | Up to $1,000 per meter | |
| Weather Based Irrigation Controller, 1-12 Stations | Up to $300 per controller | |
| Weather-Based Irrigation Controller, 13-24 Stations | Up to $1,000 per controller | |
| Weather-Based Irrigation Controller, 25 Stations Or Greater | Up to $2,000 per controller | |
| In-line Drip | $0.25 per square foot | |
| Rainwater Capture | ||
| Rain Barrel (40-199 gals) | up to $70 | |
| Cistern (200 gals min) | $1.00 per gallon | |
| Rain Garden | $2.00 per square foot (up to $600) | |
| Total Lifetime Combined Rebate Per Site Type | $5,000 | $60,000 |
For questions about these rebates please contact Valley Water at conservation@valleywater.org or (408) 630-2554.