HERO Program Can Save H2O

April 29, 2015

Are you aware that the Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO) program can be used for a range of water conservation projects including artificial turf, drip irrigation, rotating sprinkler nozzles, weather based irrigation control systems and drought tolerant landscaping?
It’s true. However, there are a few things you should know.

For drought tolerant landscaping there are some requirements such as:

1. Product installation area must replace existing live turf grass area.
2. Requested finance amount may include costs related to the following scope of work items:
• Removal and disposal of existing turf grass material
• Site preparation for drought tolerant landscaping installation (i.e. grading, weed barrier installation, etc.)
• Installation of eligible drought tolerant landscaping options (i.e. decomposed granite, permeable pavers, gravel/rock, etc.)
• Installation or conversion to eligible irrigation options (i.e. drip irrigation, rotary sprinkler nozzles, etc.)
3. Requested finance amount may not include costs related to the following scope of work items:
• Installation of live plants or other biodegradable plant material
• Removal of pre-existing hardscape areas (i.e. patios, driveways, pools, etc.)
• Installation of landscape water features (i.e. ponds, fountains, etc.)
• Installation of any other products/features not listed as eligible in specification number 2
4. All products must be installed to manufacturer specifications and industry best practices.

For more information about HERO and water conservation, visit them on the web
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYNi1GLqrxE