“Maria and I are thrilled that Bosch stepped up to support one of our state treasures. By using state-of-the-art building technology to retrofit this historic site, we will improve security as well as energy efficiency, resulting in lower carbon emissions and lower utility costs in the years to come”, said Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Bosch donated a water heater unit as well as a comprehensive intrusion and fire alarm system. The mounted heating technology – a Bosch condensing tankless water heater as well as the Ariston point-of-use electric mini tank – can reduce the hot water bill of the Governor's Mansion by up to 50 percent. The security system now in place – a G Series control panel model – is designed with features to help make security easy while giving comprehensive coverage.

“True to our slogan “Invented for Life”, we are happy to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the Governor's Mansion with products for eco-friendly water heating and security. I’m proud that Bosch can help to retain this heritage for current and future generations,” said Peter Marks, president, chairman and CEO, Robert Bosch LLC, and member of the Board of Management, Robert Bosch GmbH.

With strict budget constraints facing California, California State Parks relies on public-private partnerships to provide critical funding for the restoration and enhancement of its historic structures. This partnership with Bosch helps reduce the impact of these tough financial times and ensures California State Parks will continue to provide quality services to the public.

The Governor's Mansion State Historic Park is the former official home of the Governor of California. The mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located at 1526 H Street in Sacramento, the mansion no longer serves as the Governor's official residence but as a museum. It is also used for public and state ceremonies and events. George Pardee was the first governor to live in the house; Ronald Reagan was the last. The thirty-room Second Empire-Italianate Victorian mansion was built in 1877 for local hardware merchant Albert Gallatin. The State of California purchased the house in 1903 to serve as a governor's mansion until 1975.