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Woodstove Exchange Program
MORE PROVINCIAL FUNDING FOR 2020 WOOD STOVE EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Since 2009 the RDCK has been collaborating with local municipalities to help residents save money and improve local air quality through the Wood Stove Exchange Program. The RDCK is one of 20 regions across BC to receive funding from the Province and the BC Lung Association to administer a local wood stove exchange program. All RDCK electoral areas and municipalities have also committed ‘top-up’ funding, bringing the total value of rebates to between $350 - $800 (depending on the type of new appliance installed and location of the property within the RDCK).
Approximately 50 rebates are available on a first-come, first- served basis. The Provincial base rebate is $250 for a new qualifying wood stove and $400 for a qualifying gas appliance. Top-up rebates are as follows:
| City of Castlegar | 10 rebates of $100 |
| Town of Creston | 20 rebates of $100 |
| Village of Kaslo | 5 rebates of $100 |
| Village of Nakusp | 10 rebates of $100 |
| City of Nelson | 10 rebates matching Provincial grant amount |
| Village of New Denver | 5 rebates of $100 |
| Village of Salmo | 2 rebates of $100 |
| Village of Silverton | 3 rebates of $100 |
| Village of Slocan | 3 rebates of $100 |
| RDCK | maximum of 50 rebates of $100 |
In order to qualify for the rebate, residents must replace an old (pre-1994), uncertified wood stove with a new, locally purchased, EPA- or CSA-certified wood stove, gas stove, pellet stove, or insert. The stove must be in active use for home heating. One rebate permitted per property. Old stoves must be dismantled and brought to a local landfill or transfer station for disposal.
Check out the Woodstove Exchange Program brochure for detailed information.
Find the application form here: Woodstove Exchange Application form.
Only complete applications will be considered for grants - on a first come first serve basis. Grant quantities are limited.
Product Eligibility:
For more information on the products that are eligible for the rebate, visit the Province of BC's Provincial Woodstove Exchange Program website.
For further information, please contact:
RDCK Environmental Services Department at (250) 352-8161 or Toll Free 1-800-268-7325
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Burn It Smart
By following some simple guidelines, you can save money and help keep your community healthy. Efficient wood burning can reduce smoke by 70 percent and cut your firewood needs by one third.
Top 5 Burn It Smart Tips:
- Use properly seasoned wood
- Never let your fire smolder
- Use a high efficiency, certified woodstove
- Have a certified technician maintain your stove and chimney regularly
- Never burn anything other than firewood and a small amount of newspaper
For more information on how to burn wood safely and efficiently, read the 'Burn It Smart' brochure. For more information on why wood smoke is a persistent health concern, visit the BC Lung Associations' website.
Any personal information is collected pursuant to Section 26 of the Freedom of Information and the Protection of Privacy Act. This information will be used for the purpose of evaluating eligibility for the Woodstove Exchange Program only. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to the Privacy Officer at 250-352-6665.
The content on this page was last updated June 17 2020 at 11:03 AM