The provincial government is providing $200,000 to the B.C. Lung Association to expand and continue its wood stove exchange program in communities throughout B.C.
Local governments, non-profit organizations and airshed or air quality management organizations interested in starting or extending a wood stove exchange program are invited to apply by Oct. 14 for programs beginning January 2012.
The funding allows participating communities to provide a $250 rebate on the purchase of a new wood stove, insert or pellet stove. Many local governments provide additional rebates and waive permit fees.
Dealers, manufacturers and suppliers may also offer additional discounts to encourage people to upgrade their woodstoves. Further rebates are available through the LiveSmart BC efficiency incentive program and the federal ecoENERGY retrofit grants.
