California 2007

Homeowners can do their part to clean California's air by joining Change 4 Clean Air, February 1 to March 31, 2007. They can learn how to replace their old wood stoves and fireplace inserts with clean-burning products by visiting the Changeout web site, www.change4cleanair.org.

California members of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, including manufacturers and retailers, are teaming with various state air districts for Change 4 Clean Air.

Homeowners who would like to upgrade their wood stove or fireplace with an EPA-certified, efficient unit may contact retailers participating in the Changeout to learn of discounts offered by manufacturers on their products. Participating retailers and manufacturers are listed on the Change 4 Clean Air web site, www.change4cleanair.org. Updated information is added daily, so check back often.

Retailers will have information for how participating air districts (also listed on www.change4cleanair.org) and what further incentives they offer for replacing old wood stoves and fireplaces with cleaner-burning product.

For more information about Change 4 Clean Air, contact Steve Pulone of HPBA-Pacific at (888) 8STOVES or by sending an e-mail to steve(at)hamgmt.com.