Desert Control Solution Approved for Major Water Conservation Incentive Programs in California

31 Mar 2025 06:30 CEST

Los Angeles, California, 31 March 2025 - Desert Control (DSRT) has received
confirmation that its water conservation solution qualifies for incentive
programs administered by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
(MWD) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). This
eligibility enables qualified clients-including golf courses, municipalities,
and other large, irrigated properties-to receive significant financial
incentives when implementing Desert Control's solution.

Under these programs, eligible projects can receive rebates covering up to 50%
of the total installed cost of Desert Control's solution, including materials,
installation, engineering, and related services. Payouts are calculated based on
verified water savings and can extend for up to 10 years, with partial incentive
payments potentially available in advance at the utility's discretion.

"This is a major milestone for Desert Control and a clear validation of our
solution's value," said Managing Director of Desert Control Americas, Marty
Weems. "Our clients are now eligible for substantial financial support through
MWD and LADWP programs, significantly strengthening the return on investment for
deploying our technology."

Desert Control's technology is designed for large, irrigated properties such as
golf courses, sports fields, parks, home-owner-association landscapes (HoA's),
universities, and campuses. The solution improves soil's ability to retain
moisture and nutrients, reducing irrigation demand while supporting healthier
and more resilient turf and landscaping vegetation. Recent pilot programs in
California demonstrate water savings from 25% to 60%, alongside improved turf
quality, soil health, and operational efficiency.

With the new program approvals, clients who meet the following criteria may be
eligible for incentives:

· Located within the MWD service area, which includes LADWP and 25 other
member agencies
· Operate large, irrigated landscapes with 3 years of water use data available
· Participate in baseline and post-installation monitoring, with adjustments
for weather conditions

Eligible project expenses include materials, third-party labor, irrigation
system upgrades, and installation.

For Desert Control, this eligibility opens up accelerated growth opportunities
across key markets in California. With water costs rising and regulatory
pressure mounting, the ability for clients to fund up to half their
implementation costs through public incentive programs dramatically strengthens
the company's commercial value proposition.

These programs also open the door for performance-based financing models,
enabling clients to fund Desert Control's solution through verified savings and
rebates over time.

"This is about more than rebates-it's about removing friction for adoption and
enabling scalable impact," added Weems. "These programs allow us to help clients
save water, reduce operating costs, and now also access financial support to
make that transition even easier. MWD serves over 19 million people in Southern
California; we have much work ahead of us."

For more information, please contact:

Ole Kristian Sivertsen
CEO, Desert Control
Email: oks@desertcontrol.com
Mobile (NOR): +47 957 77 777
Mobile (USA): +1 650 643 6136

About Desert Control:
Desert Control develops solutions that enhance soil health, conserve water, and
improve operational efficiency for water-intensive landscapes. Its patented
treatment increases the soil's ability to retain moisture and nutrients,
enabling healthier turf and vegetation with significantly reduced irrigation.
Desert Control delivers customized programs for sports turf, golf courses, urban
green spaces, and agriculture - starting with the sectors where water matters
most.

The company's mission is to make sustainable land and water management
profitable and scalable. By improving resource efficiency and reducing
maintenance demands, Desert Control supports clients in achieving long-term
resilience, cost savings, and optimal operational performance.

For more information, visit https://www.desertcontrol.com

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