In last week’s article we discussed the fact that water in San Diego is relatively cheap, so it’s hard to justify expensive rainwater harvesting strategies. This week we will look at how to optimize your…
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The Return On Investment of Rainwater Harvesting
It’s true that investing in rainwater storage doesn’t pencil out if you are comparing the cost of city water gallon for gallon in todays prices but here are some things to consider that incentivize our…
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Lawn Removal Rebates are back for San Diego
If you’ve been waiting to redevelop your landscape, and save thousands of gallons of water by removing your lawn, until rebates were reinstated, now is your chance! Socalwatersmart.com just reopened their rebates for turf removal. …
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City of San Diego Greywater Rebates
They are here at last — greywater rebates from the City of San Diego! The rebates cover both no-permit laundry greywater systems as well as permit systems for other fixtures. The rebate amounts are: $150…
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Save Money and Rainwater with Raintank Rebates!
As we move into what may be another monsoon season with late spring rains and the prospect of winter storms, this is a great time to plan for a rainwater harvesting system! For residents of…
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What’s more important? Water or Power?
Solar panels have become commonplace. The US government supports the use of solar power as a means to reduce our dependence on coal and other industrial generation of electricity. Why not do the same for…
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Where is the Rain?
NASA Shows Just How Bad the Drought Is I know I’m not the only one who has finally gotten to the point where this beautiful San Diego weather is actually feeling quite ominous. The politicians are…
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Sydney Water
Sydney receives an average of 40 inches of rain per year as opposed to our 10 inches. Sydney residents pay .007 cents per gallon of water. Up from .004 cents per gallon in 2005. This…
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