Community Wood Smoke Reduction
The Provincial Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program (formerly the Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program) provides rebates for exchanging wood stoves for cleaner heating options, including heat pumps, pellet stoves, and more. The program is offered in participating communities around the province. There are various local Community Wood Smoke Reduction Programs administered throughout British Columbia. Please visit the Province of BC’s Community Wood Smoke Reduction Programs List for current local programs.
Overview
Rebate amount:
$600 – $3,000
Who can apply:
Varies based on local program
Qualifying products:
Must be a qualified replacement appliance
Rebate amount
| For exchanging an old wood stove in a First Nation community | Upgrade | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlines and eligibility requirements vary by local program. Check with your community program coordinators for more information. | To an EPA or CSA-certified wood stove | $1,200 |
| To a pellet stove | $2,000 | |
| To a heat pump | $3,000 |
| For exchanging an old wood stove in a red zone community | Upgrade | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlines and eligibility requirements vary by local program. Check with your community program coordinators for more information. | To an EPA or CSA-certified wood stove | $600 |
| To a pellet stove | $1,500 | |
| To a heat pump | $2,000 |
| For exchanging an old wood stove in all other B.C. community | Upgrade | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlines and eligibility requirements vary by local program. Check with your community program coordinators for more information. | To an EPA or CSA-certified wood stove | $600 |
| To a pellet stove | $1,000 | |
| To a heat pump | $1,500 |
Eligibility requirements
- Eligibility requirements vary depending on the specific local program. Please refer to the specific local program for eligibility requirements.
- Old stoves must not be used again and must be destroyed. (The exceptional cases of keeping a wood stove following the installation of a heat pump need approval by local programs.) To destroy a stove:
- Remove the doors
- Bash in the flue collar
- Remove the firebrick from the appliance
- Deliver the body to the designated public works yards or transfer station where it can be picked up by a recycler
- Check with your local program to determine what procedures are set up for destroying and recycling old stoves in your region.
How to apply
- Find your local program and contact the organizers.
- Go through the steps outlined by your local program. Here are some generally recommended program steps.
Who to contact
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