2008 Hearth Changeout Programs

Virtually all programs include local industry discounts, and most include local government incentives. Some programs include incentives for converting open fireplaces, and some do not. All programs require that an old freestanding woodstove or insert be surrendered and destroyed.

Many changeout programs have very specific requirements and/or timeframes.

Note: This list is only a guide.

If your area is not listed here, please contact your local Air Pollution Control Agency.

Search for them at: http://www.cleanairworld.org/contactNationalLevel.asp

For 2007 Changeouts, click here.

(Last update: April 28, 2008)

CANADA

Province of British Columbia

Planning major changeout

UNITED STATES

California

Bay Area Air Quality Management District—BAAQMD

Began January 2008
Funds are very limited
$300 - $600 Air District contribution, plus industry discounts
Government Website: www.sparetheair.org
Local Industry Website: www.change4cleanair.org

Sacramento AQMD

Fall 2007- Spring 2008
$75 - $500 depending on appliances & district criteria, plus industry discounts
Separate Low Income program
Government Website: http://www.airquality.org/woodstove/index.shtml
Local Industry Website: www.change4cleanair.org

Shasta County

January – March, 2008
$200-$500 depending on appliance, plus, industry discounts
Website: www.co.shasta.ca.us/departments/resourcemgmt/drm/aqwoodstoves.htm

San Joaquin AQMD

Includes eight counties in Central California
No changeout program currently, but may have another event in the future
Website: www.valleyair.org

Butte County

Program completed (check back for results in Summer 2008)
Website: www.bcaqmd.org

Placer County

Larger program in planning stages for 2008
Program available for City of Colfax & Martis Valley
Government Website: www.placer.ca.gov/Departments/Air/woodstoveprogram.aspx
Industry Website: www.change4cleanair.org

Idaho

Pinehurst – Idaho DEQ

Contact: Mark Boyle, 208-666-4607

Michigan

Changeout runs from May 8 - July 31, 2008 or until vouchers run out.
Details of the voucher program are handled by the Michigan United Conservation Clubs
Answers to questions about how to recycle your old wood stove or insert for a cleaner, more efficient hearth product can be found on the Michigan UCC website: www.mucc.org/
Click here for a list of participating stores
Click here for a list of brands that are participating in this program with special discounts