The Wood Stove Changeout Program

Voluntary air quality program• Reduce air pollution caused by wood

smoke from old, dirty stoves• Replace old stoves with clean-burning,

more efficient hearth products– EPA-certified– Stoves that burn wood, gas, pellets, oil, corn,

coal and electricity– Fireplace inserts and masonry heaters

• Consumer incentives to participate

Rationale

• Not meeting federal air quality standards

• Reduce air pollution from wood smoke

• Numerous old wood stoves

• Proven, cost-effective approach

• Potential for emissions credit in clean air plan

Benefits

• Cleaner air and water

• Improved health

• Greater energy efficiency

• Cost and time savings for participants

• Community-wide improvements

Key Players

• Hearth product retailers, installers and manufacturers

• (Names of state/local regulatory bodies administering program)

• Coalition of local community leaders, policymakers and stakeholders (LIST EXAMPLES HERE)

• Recyclers• Changeout participants• (HPBA affiliate) and Hearth, Patio &

Barbecue Association• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

How it Works

• It can cover all or a portion of purchase and installation costs covered for low-income residents

• Must submit application, certify eligibility– Remaining residents receive other incentives

• Coupons, rebates, low-interest loans, tax credits– All participants must surrender old stove for

destruction– Old stoves must be tracked and have proof of

destruction

Formula for Success

• Broad coalition of interested stakeholders• Adequate funding• Effective financial incentives for

consumers• Public education and outreach• Targeted regulatory requirements• Centralized local coordination• System for identification and disposal of

old stoves

How You Can Help

• Join or support local changeout working group

• Participate in a changeout if your wood stove is uncertified

• Promote the campaign in the community

• Visit (web site) for regular updates