Water Conservation
High-efficiency toilet upgrades, aerator replacements, showerhead retrofits, shut-off valves, and auto-diverting tub spouts, all utility-funded.
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Your Turnkey Utility Rebate Partner for Multifamily Buildings
We Navigate Utility Rebate Programs So You Don’t Have To
Planet Optima works with Southern California utilities to deliver building upgrades at zero cost to property owners and managers. We handle everything, eligibility, paperwork, scheduling, installation, and rebate processing.
500,000+
Fixtures Upgraded
15+ Years
Utility Program Expertise
SoCal-Wide
Serving Multifamily Properties
Utility-Funded Building Upgrades, We Handle Everything
Every service we offer is facilitated through utility rebate programs. You pay nothing or near-nothing. We manage the entire process.
Energy Efficiency
LED lighting, solar installations, smart thermostats, water heater upgrades, recirculation pumps, and pipe insulation, facilitated through utility rebate programs.
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Building Assessments & Audits
We assess your building to identify every utility rebate program you qualify for. Water efficiency, energy usage, and compliance, one visit covers it all.
Check Your Building’s Eligibility →Our Flagship Program
LADWP-Funded Toilet Replacement, Zero Cost to You
LADWP covers 100% of fixture and installation costs for multifamily buildings with 5 or more units. We replace old 1.6+ gallon-per-flush toilets with WaterSense-certified, ultra-high-efficiency models, and handle the entire process from application to installation to old fixture removal.
LADWP sewer charges have nearly doubled since 2024 and keep rising through July 2028. By then a 100-unit building that does nothing pays $45,000 more per year than it did in early 2024. That’s not a projection, it’s the City’s approved rate schedule.
| Building Size | Annual Water & Sewer Savings | 5-Year Cost of Doing Nothing |
|---|---|---|
| 20 units | ~$5,000/year | ~$25,000 |
| 50 units | ~$12,500/year | ~$62,500 |
| 100 units | ~$25,000/year | ~$125,000 |
| 200 units | ~$50,000/year | ~$250,000 |
How Much Could Your Building Save?
Drag to your unit count. Estimates based on LADWP water & sewer rates for buildings with 5 or more units.
Units in your building 100
5300
Est. annual savings
~$25,000
5-yr cost of doing nothing
~$125,000
Your cost with Planet Optima
$0
Over half a million fixtures upgraded across Southern California, at zero cost to owners.
How It Works, From First Call to Finished Building
01 Eligibility Review
Send us your building details so we can check which utility programs may apply.
02 Utility Approval
A building assessment confirms the fixture count, then we submit the application to LADWP. Approval takes ~5 business days.
03 Scheduling
We coordinate installation dates around your tenants’ schedules.
04 Installation
50 toilets per day. 20 minutes per unit. Professional crews.
05 Done
Old fixtures removed and disposed. Rebate processed. Savings start immediately.
Why Building Owners Choose Planet Optima
500K+
Over Half a Million Fixtures
More utility-rebate-facilitated installations than any other company in Southern California. Over half a million and counting.
Portfolio Scale
Trusted by the Biggest Names
Equity Residential. Greystar. Cirrus Asset Management. HD Supply. Decron Properties. We operate at portfolio scale.
One Form
Turnkey From Start to Finish
You sign one form. We handle eligibility, paperwork, utility coordination, scheduling, installation, fixture removal, and rebate processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers for owners and property managers.
LADWP covers 100% of fixture and installation costs for multifamily buildings with 5 or more units. There is no cost and no capital outlay for the property owner, Planet Optima manages the rebate so funds flow directly through the program.
Multifamily buildings with 5 or more units in LADWP service territory that still have older 1.6+ gallon-per-flush toilets. We verify eligibility during a building assessment.
Our crews install up to 50 toilets per day, about 20 minutes per unit. We coordinate scheduling around your tenants, and old fixtures are removed and disposed of the same day.
Everything. Eligibility verification, the LADWP application (approval takes about 5 business days), scheduling, installation, old fixture removal, and rebate processing. You sign one form.
LADWP sewer charges have gone from $5.80 per HCF in early 2024 to $10.13 today and reach $11.96 in July 2028 under the City’s approved schedule (Ordinance 188363). By then a 100-unit building that does nothing pays roughly $45,000 more per year than it did in 2024. High-efficiency fixtures cut the bill before the last increases land.
Beyond water conservation, we facilitate utility rebates for LED lighting, solar, smart thermostats, water heater upgrades, recirculation pumps, and pipe insulation across Southern California utilities.
What Our Clients Say
“Working with Planet Optima is like a breath of fresh air! Professional and thorough, the team has navigated multiple large scale and complex projects for HDS with ease. Timely communication and a true professional partner. I recommend highly and will be partnering with them again without hesitation!”
Steve Christman
Sales Manager, HD Supply
“Once I completed the walk with Planet Optima I felt at ease and confident this project would be handled professionally. They did a complete and thorough job, were very attentive to all the residents, and kept their area clean and neat throughout the project.”
Kerwyn
Decron Properties
“Planet Optima made the entire process seamless. From the initial assessment to the final installation, they handled everything professionally and on schedule. Our tenants experienced minimal disruption, and the savings on our water bill were immediate.”
Conor O.
MDT Properties
Find out which rebates your building qualifies for
Send us your building details. We’ll review them and contact you about the programs your property may qualify for.
Water Conservation
Energy Efficiency
Building Assessments & Audits
Fill out the form to the right to check your building’s eligibility.
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