March 1, 2010
COLDSTREAM, BC – It’s that time of year again; time to change out your old wood stove for a new efficient model! With great incentives being offered and an opportunity to improve air quality and your heating efficiency, it truly does pay to change out your wood heating appliances.
The Wood Stove Change Out Program runs from March 1 to April 30, 2010. This program gives North Okanagan consumers changing out their old technology wood stoves an opportunity to replace them with new EPA/CSA emission approved wood, gas, pellet or electric appliances. The first 75 change outs will be given a $250 cash rebate from the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) program. Selected retailers in the area are also giving purchase discounts of $150 off the suggested retail price depending on the make and model of the stove.
The goal of the Wood Stove Change Out Program is to encourage homeowners to trade in uncertified, dirty-burning wood stoves and replace them with new, EPA and CSA certified, clean burning appliances. Retailers have documentation that shows the emission ratings of all the new stoves. With today’s new technology, they can burn up to 90% cleaner than old, wood-heating appliances. The old stoves from the change out are then recycled, not resold.
Additionally, the RDNO will be hosting a Free Burn Smart Workshop on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at the Regional District of North Okanagan office Boardroom at 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, B.C. Wood heat specialists will be on hand to demonstrate how to properly install, maintain and operate a wood heat system and will teach participants why wood smoke could be a sign of a potential safety hazard. The Free Burn Smart Workshop starts at 6:00 PM with an outdoor demonstration followed by the indoor workshop at 7:00 PM.
More information on the Wood Stove Change Out Program can be obtained from these participating retailers: Applewood Heating and Air Conditioning, D and B Home Fires, Greenwood Energy Services, Home Building Centre, OK Builders Supply, Shepherd’s Home Hardware, and Vernon Stone Products.
The Wood Stove Change Out is a clean air program of the Central, North and Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Districts.
For more information:
Karmen Morgan
Waste Reduction Coordinator
250-550-3700
