If you have been thinking about swapping out part of your lawn for a water-wise yard, East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) just added a new perk: a “Treebate” that can reimburse you up to $100 for the cost of a qualifying tree. (ebmud.com)
There is one big catch: this is not a standalone “buy a tree, get cash” offer. You only qualify if you are already doing an approved EBMUD Lawn Conversion Rebate project.
What is the Treebate, exactly?
EBMUD’s Treebate Pilot is a rebate for customers who install a tree as part of an approved lawn conversion (turning irrigated turf into a……