Desert Control AS

Regulatory Filings • Mar 31, 2025

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

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

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