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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
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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
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Benefits
• Cleaner air and water
• Improved health
• Greater energy efficiency
• Cost and time savings for participants
• Community-wide improvements
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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
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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
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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
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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