Woodstove 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.