Southern California Edison (SCE) has just announced that they are increasing the rebate amount from $200 to $300 for customers purchasing a qualified energy-efficient pool pump. This is an increase of savings of $100 off the initial refund.

“We hope that the higher rebate will be the extra nudge customers need to upgrade to a more efficient pool pump. An energy-efficient pool pump uses just half the electricity as an older model, so in just a short time the new equipment can pay for itself. It’s a win for the consumer and a win for the environment,” said SCE’s director, Gene Rodrigues, Energy Efficiency and Solar Division.

The pool pumps must be purchased between September 3, 2010 and December 31, 2010 in order to qualify for the refund. They must be installed before February 28, 2011. If you have any questions about the rebate or wish to learn more, you can call 1-800-436-4777 or visit the Southern California Edison website at www.sce.com/rebates.