2010:  $100 Rebates Available!

The clothes washer is typically the second largest water user inside the home, after toilets.  While conventional washers use more than 40 gallons of water per load, new high-efficiency models use less than 18 gallons, saving more than 50% in water and energy costs.  High-efficiency washers also require less detergent, are gentler on your clothes, and result in shorter drying times.  The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) has developed a set of high-efficiency specifications for residential clothes washers.

Since 2008, the City of Napa has been working together with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the Napa Sanitation District to offer a combined water-energy rebate on certain high-efficiency models.  For purchases beginning January 1, 2010, the highest efficiency washers (CEE Tier 3) qualify for a $100 rebate, comprised of $50 from PG&E and $50 from the City of Napa and the Napa Sanitation District.  CEE Tier 1 and Tier 2 washers do not qualify for rebates, nor do models using Silver Ion technology. 

While the money may come from several sources, eligible purchasers can take advantage of the streamlined process:
One rebate application.  One rebate check.  Multiple benefits!

For rebate application, instructions, and complete program details:

Visit waterenergysavings.com or call 1-800-933-9555.

SPECIAL NOTE: For purchases beginning April 22, 2010, an additional $100 rebate may be available through the California Cash For Appliances program.  Visit the Cash For Appliances web site for details.

Applications are also available at:

• City of Napa Water Division, 1340 Clay Street, Napa
• Napa Sanitation District, 935 Hartle Court, Napa

and at the following Napa County clothes washer retailers:

• Harbison Appliance, 333 Third Street, Napa
• The Home Depot, 225 Soscol Avenue, Napa
• Napa Sew & Vac, 2477 Solano Avenue, Napa
• Sears, 1701 Soscol Avenue, Napa
• St. Helena Appliance, 360 McCormick Street, St. Helena

Special Note to Retailers:  To request additional applications for your store, call PG&E's Retailer Hotline at 1-800-865-7040. 

Washers do not have to be purchased in Napa County to qualify for the rebates.  But they must be installed at a site served by the City of Napa Water System.  Follow the instructions on the application form and submit your completed application directly to PG&E at the address listed on that form.  All rebate applications must be postmarked or received on-line by PG&E no later than 60 days after purchase date.  The City of Napa reserves the right to deny ineligible or incomplete applications.  Rebates are available until funds are depleted.  Program rules are subject to change.

2009 Program:  Washers purchased in 2009 are no longer eligible for rebate.

If you have remaining questions about the water agency role in the rebate program, please call the City of Napa's Project Manager at 707-257-9309 or email them.

The cities of American Canyon and Calistoga and the Town of Yountville are also participating in this cooperative initiative with PG&E.

Old Washer Disposal

Contact Steel Mill Supply of Napa at 707-226-3950 or Napa Recycling & Waste Services at 707-255-5200.