WPERC Irrigation Engine Rebate Program Rules I. Participation and Limits The purchase of any equipment described herein does not automatically guarantee rebates and not all applicants will qualify. Propane companies and their employees are not eligible to receive incentives. Funding is limited and not all applications may be able to receive rebates. Participants must apply for rebates through their propane marketer or dealer and be in good standing with their marketer or dealer. Each participant making application is limited to five (5) rebates per year. The rebate is only available on new EPA and/or CARB certified models, which meet the criteria for inclusion in the chart of Section II below. The completed application must be submitted within 30 days of the engine installation date to qualify. Prior purchases of new engines over 30 days old will not qualify, although the WPERC may consider engines purchased and installed prior to the start of this grant period. The WPERC may deny an application or request for rebate for any reason, even if all eligibility requirements have been met. Funding is limited and not all applications may be able to receive rebates. This program is to encourage additional companies to use propane irrigation engines to broaden the benefits to the state. II. Qualifying Irrigation Engines The following is a list of manufacturers and models of the types of equipment currently eligible for the PERC farm program. Please note, there may be additional models of propane-fueled engines that meet the program s eligibility requirements that will be added to the below list at a later date. When purchased new, in EPA and/or CARB certified models, these engines meet the criteria for inclusion in the Propane Farm Incentive Program and those incentives can be coupled with the WPERC rebate funds. Other EPA and/or CARB certified new engines that are not listed below may also be eligible. Contact the WPERC with questions. Manufacturer Engine Model Manufacturer Engine Model EDI 1.6-liter Ford engine Origin 8.0-liter Origin engine EDI 2.3-liter Ford engine PSI 8.1-liter PSI engine PSI 3.0-liter GM engine PSI 8.8-liter PSI engine EDI 3.7-liter Ford engine SRC 8.8-liter SRC engine PSI 4.3-liter GM engine Origin 9.1-liter Origin engine SRC 4.3-liter SRC Engine Origin 10.3-liter Origin engine PSI 5.7-liter GM engine PSI 11.1-liter PSI engine Buck s 5.7-liter GM engine PSI 14.6-liter PSI engine SRC 5.7-liter SRC engine PSI 18.3-liter PSI engine KEM 5.7-liter GM engine PSI 21.9-liter PSI engine EDI 6.8-liter Ford engine CCAT Dual-fuel system Don Hardy 7.4-liter GM engine III. Incentive Amounts The WPERC rebate will be awarded per engine shown above up to a maximum of $1,000.00 per engine approved.
IV. Applications The participant shall agree to follow the equipment manufacturer s recommendations for maintenance of propane engine and conversion equipment. The participant shall agree that the equipment for which a rebate is provided must remain in use for at least one year in the State of California. Installation of the engines and on-site refueling must only be performed by persons who are in compliance with state regulations. The completed WPERC application must be submitted within 30 days of the engine installation date. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The applications should include the following: o Completed application for each propane irrigation engine o Proof of purchase and installation V. Rules and Regulations The rebate program begins January 1, 2017 and ends December 31, 2017 or when program funds are exhausted. Rebates available through the WPERC are subject to available funds. Applicants will be notified of the status of their applications within 60 days after the application is received at the WPERC office. No applicant has a legal right or other entitlement to receive funding under the program or this agreement. A completed application does not bind the WPERC to approve or pay a rebate to any applicant. An applicant or propane marketer may be suspended from or declared ineligible to participate in the program if the WPERC determines that the applicant or propane marketer has submitted false information or otherwise violated program terms and conditions. Within 30 days after the WPERC suspects or declares an applicant or propane marketer ineligible, the applicant or propane marketer may appeal the action by submitting the appeal in writing to the WPERC. Actions taken by the WPERC with respect to the appeal will be final. Please copy this form for your records & return the original with a copy of your invoice to WPERC at: 2012 H Street, Suite 203 Sacramento, CA 95811 Phone (916) 447-9742 Fax (916) 447-9740
Submit this completed form and survey with the required documentation to WPERC at the address listed at the bottom of this survey. The rebate check will be mailed to the applicant. To apply for the incentive: 1. Applicant and the applicant s propane marketer must complete and sign the application 2. Attach the invoice for the irrigation engine 3. Keep a copy of the completed application and all documentation for your records Applicant Information Business Name Please attach a copy of your valid W-9 form. Contact Name Address/City/State/Zip Email _ Phone Fax I understand that this rebate is available only to applicants operating in California, that it is not a government program, and that the program may end at any time. I understand the WPERC assumes no responsibility whatsoever for the irrigation engine and, by providing rebate funding, make no representation, warranty or guarantee regarding the qualifying irrigation engine. The WPERC disclaims any liability for any personal injury, property damage, business losses, or any other damages of any other nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential or compensatory, directly or indirectly arising from the use of the irrigation engine. Applicant Signature Date WPGA Propane Marketer Information Business Name Contact Name Address/City/State/Zip Email _ Phone Fax I understand and agree to all rules and conditions for participation in this program. I hereby declare that I am authorized to sign this application and that the information stated herein is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. Company Representative Printed Name Company Representative Signature Date Irrigation Engine Information Please attach a copy of the invoice for the irrigation engine. Engine Manufacturer Engine Model Year Number of Engine Cylinders Date of Purchase Date of Installation Page 1 of 3
Irrigation Engine Survey 1. Why did you choose to purchase a propane-fueled irrigation engine? 2. Check all that apply, and then rank your choices based on level of influence in your decision. Example: If you chose 3 options, rank them in order from 1 to 3 with 1 being the most significant factor in your decision. [ ] Availability [ ] Capital costs [ ] Ease of refueling [ ] Environmental friendliness [ ] *Grant or tax incentive(s) (excludes WPERC Incentive) [ ] Maintenance [ ] Operating costs [ ] Reliability (of fuel) [ ] Service [ ] Uses an American-made fuel [ ] Other, please specify: *Please provide the name of the grant program or tax incentive(s). 3. What other power sources besides this propane-fueled irrigation engine were you considering for your pump? Check all that apply. [ ] None: Only propane [ ] Diesel-fueled engine [ ] Electric motor [ ] Natural-gas-fueled engine [ ] Gasoline-fueled engine [ ] Other, please specify: 4. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being highly favorable, what is your current perception of propane as a fuel source for irrigation? [ ] 1* [ ] 2* [ ] 3 [ ] 4 [ ] 5 not favorable highly favorable *Please explain. Page 2 of 3
Irrigation Engine Survey (Continued) 5. How long do you typically operate an irrigation engine before replacing it? years operating hours 6. Are the irrigation engines you purchased through the WPERC Irrigation Engine Rebate Program replacing engines you currently own, or are they being purchased as additional equipment? (Y/N) 7. If applicable, please indicate the number of replaced and new irrigation engines below. Number of irrigation engines being replaced by propane for fuel type: Fuel Type # of Engines Replace Propane Diesel Electric Natural Gas Gasoline Other, please specify: Number of irrigation engines purchased as additional equipment: Please copy this form for your records & return the original with a copy of your invoice to WPERC at: 2012 H Street, Suite 203 Sacramento, CA 95811 Phone (916) 447-9742 Fax (916) 447-9740 Page 3 of 3