The LADWP has many programs to help customers save water. (photo courtesy of Pixabay)

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power have announced an increase to a financial incentive program that helps multifamily, commercial and industrial building customers conserve water.

“At a time of historic drought, we all have a role to play in conserving water,” Garcetti said. “Through this increased rebate, building owners have an opportunity to not just save money, but help our city save millions of gallons of water every year.”

The Technical Assistance Program offers a $2 million incentive for projects to install cooling towers, recirculation systems and other large water system technologies. In addition to the increased rebate, LADWP has launched a free cooling tower assessment program to help building owners determine needs and opportunities with water conservation.

“Los Angeles uses less water today than it did 50 years ago, despite a population increase of over 1 million people,” said Susana Reyes, vice president of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners. “We want to recognize what LADWP customers have already accomplished in terms of water conservation and energy efficiency and to also encourage more residents and commercial customers alike to continue taking advantage of incentive programs LADWP has to offer.”

Since launching TAP in 1992, the LADWP has provided $10 million in rebates for over 1,000 projects, helping to save over 1.8 billion gallons of water annually. The average cooling tower project saves 1 million gallons of water, and approximately $12,000, per year.

For information, visit ladwp.com.