Woodstove Changeout Program

Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant PointSipayik Environmental Dept. Tribal Air Quality ProgramWoodstove Changeout Program 1Project DescriptionChangeout 21 older woodstovesReplace with new EPA-certified stovesWork with tribal housing authorityLiHEAP to provide technical assistanceClients were selected by LiHEAP2Project DetailsProject Timeline: 10/01/2010 09/30/2011Total EPA Project Funding: $31, 500 Special funding and was a separate project grant awardWoodstoves purchased from Passamaquoddy Development and Supply Co.Tribal Housing provided $9,800 for installations and other items not budgeted in the grant3EPA-Certified Wood Stoves 7 Baltic Wood Stove Purchased75% Optimum Efficiency Rated for 2,100 ft2 heating space85,000 BTU18 Summers Heat Model 50-SNC30Rated for 2,200 ft275,000 BTU

4Stove Quotes IncludedBaltic36 x 52 Backer Board & PipesFan/heat circulatorSummers32 x 42 Backer Board & PipesFan/heat circulator

5Housing Authority Cost SharingWere able to put in three additional woodstoves (type was not disclosed)Stove flooring if neededLabor to remove/install woodstovesChimney retrofits where necessaryProvided truck/trailer to haul the suppliesWorked with PDSC in coordinating activities6Criteria for Client SelectionWorking woodstoveChimney must meet codeWood is primary heat sourceReplaced woodstove has to be removed and disposed ofIndoor air quality assessment if requested 7ResultsAble to replace a total of 28 woodstovesMost homes had newer certified woodstovesTwo declined because they did not want to let go of their older woodstovesJust one complaint owner did not read the manual Some problems with using wood that was not seasoned

8Air Quality ResultsProblems with ash removalPM 10 levels roseTook about 2 hrs for dust levels to decreaseHad to open doors and windowsHigh mold count with a homeWood was stored inside the house Improper use of damper and door left openedCO alarm went off9Lessons LearnedHomeowners that did not have woodstoves wanted oneHad to stress the program was not about encouraging woodstove useRather program was to take out older woodstoves that would put more particulates out on the local airshedWe had a steady climb in woodstove users because of high cost of using fuel oilA few years ago, we only had 13 tribal members using wood to heat their homeDue to rising fuel costs, we have over 50 homes now using wood to offset costsFuel oil cant compete with wood because it is subsidized and tribal members can harvest their own on tribal lands10ConclusionHomeowners reported they did not use all the wood they received from LiHEAPSlow and evenly burning stove did require homeowners to get up at night to feed the stoveFan circulating modules were not used because of the noise and utility cost100% of clients satisfied No one complained to council or the chief 11Before/After

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15Contact InformationMarvin Cling, Sr.Environmental PlannerSipayik Environmental Deptmarvin@wabanaki.comAlberta DowningHousing Authority Director15 Elders WayPleasant Point, ME 04667207-853-602116