2021 Wood Stove Exchange Program - Town of Smithers
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2021 Wood Stove Exchange Program
The Bulkley Valley Lakes District Airshed Management Society wants you to be warm, healthy
and efficient heating your home this year and in the future. This means making an informed
choice for heat, seasoning your wood, installing, maintaining and repairing your home heating
appliances. Refer to the wood stove exchange program as WSEP.
We have rebates and resources to:
- move from an uncertified wood burning appliance to a qualified appliance
- move from an old EPA certification to a 2021 EPA certification
- move from an eligible stove, fireplace, boiler or furnace to a qualified appliance
- build a woodshed, provide tips on seasoning, storage and more on wood
- repair and maintain a qualified heating appliance
- assess a home, investigate and recommend a qualified heating option, we take
referrals and we’ll help you thru it!
- build a cheap home air filter
- install, use or understand air quality monitors and readings
Conditions apply:
1. Old appliances need decommissioning and/or recycling.
2. Standards are listed on the chart on page 2.
3. Rebate values depend on installation choices.
4. Refund program lasts while funding permits.
5. Installations use WETT principles.
6. The Wood Stove Exchange Rebate Form is complete and pics are provided.
7. Only 1 rebate per household.
Contact us: coordinator@cleanairplan.ca, cleanairplan.ca/blog, cleanairplan.ca
For a program near you:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air/air-pollution/smoke-
burning/exchange/programs
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Did you know…
- the Building Permit Fee is waived in Smithers, value $35
- building inspections in municipalities are no longer necessary if the stove
is Wood Energy Tech. Training, WETT inspected
- the Bulkley Valley Credit Untion, BVCU still has zero interest loans for
purchasing EPA certified appliances
- there are no landfill or recycling depot fees at any location
- the BVLDAMS is a non profit society, responsible for implementing the
Clean Air Plan of 2012 signed by Bulkley Valley and Lakes District
stakeholders in clean air. Membership is free!
How much do I get?
Appliances Going from Moving to rebate value standard to meet
this option: this option:
Do I Qualify Do I Quality
for an AMS for an AMS
Rebate? Rebate?
electric boiler N Y $500.00 CSA B415.1-10, 95.4%
AFU
geothermal N Y $500.00
system
heat exchanger N Y $500.00 CSA C656-14 (M92),
Energy Star, Enerchoice
solid fuel - Y Y $500.00 "Canadian standard"
pellet stove means "CSA B415.1-10,
EPA 2021
solid fuel - Y Y $250.00 "US standard”, EPA 2020
wood stove
solid fuel Y Y $250 or $500 EPA 2020, Enerchoice
fireplace insert
solid fuel or Y Y $250.00 Combustion efficiency
pellet boiler must be ≥ 80%,CSA
B415.1-10, 95.4% AFU, or
EPA 2020
solid fuel wood Y Y $800.00 CSA B415, EPA 2020
or pellet
furnacePage 3 of 5
Other appliances that can be changed out:
free-standing “stove”, “homemade” or ‘barrel’ Yes
oil furnace Yes
open masonry fireplace Yes
piped-propane furnace, stove Yes
tube type heat exchanger with a face plate and Yes
door (usually installed in an open fireplace)
The Wood Shed Fund
To apply for this funding contact us using the contact section of the WSEP form.
Conditions
• $250 per residence
• please provide a picture of the current woodpile or wood shed, before you do anything
• please allow us to come, help, take pictures and use the photos on social media or
elsewhere
• provide us with an invoice for firewood, materials, time or equipment
Refer Your Neighbour
Does your neighbour need help?
Could your auntie use a new woodshed?
Does someone you know badly need seasoned wood?
Refer to us for anything regarding air quality management.Page 4 of 5
To-Do List
Date Tasks Notes
❏ contact us to get the form:
coordinator@cleanairplan.ca
The coordinator will determine your
rebate qualifications, email or notify
you.
❏ Resident pays retail price for stove,
installation, shipping etc.
**Ask about manufacturer or retailer
discount at the point of sale.
❏ Resident arranges disposal of old
stove to dealer or recycler for
Dealer may be able to arrange this
for you. These stoves are not to be
decommissioning. resold!
❏ Resident installs new appliance then
gets signatures and details on form.
Snap a few pics before and after,
send them along with your form.
❏ Email form
coordinator@cleanairplan.ca.
❏ Hold ON! We will email you to confirm receipt
but processing may take some time.
❏ Cash your Cheque We will mail you the rebate amount.
Our 2021 PartnersPage 5 of 5
2021/22 Wood Stove Exchange Rebate Form
coordinator@cleanairplan.ca, cleanairplan.ca/blog, cleanairplan.ca
Society Mail: BAG 5000, 3726 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0. Mark to
the attention of Ben Weinstein, Meteorologist, Ministry of the Environment.
Name of Resident:
Street Address, Town (location of appliance):
Mailing Address (where do you want rebate sent?)
Street: City:
Prov: B.C. PC:
Phone: E-Mail:
Old Appliance Model Name: Serial #:
Description: Stove/Boiler/Insert/Furnace/Fireplace/Other
Current Appliance Fuel (choose 1): Pellet /Wood/Exchanger/Electric/Geo
Appliance Name and Model
Serial #: Value of new unit $
Store Name: Dealer’s Invoice#:
Dealer signature verifies the new stove meets the 2021 Woodstove Exchange
Requirements and is EPA certified. Date
Signature
Installer signature verifies that the new stove is installed in accordance with
Building Code requirements, WETT certification requirements or best practices.
Company Name:
Installer or Inspector Name:
Signature Date
Recycler signature verifies that the old appliance has been destroyed and left with
recyclers and cannot be used again for solid fuel. A dealer signature is
acceptable. Doing it yourself? Call us first!
Decommissioned/Drop Date: Recycler or Dealership
Name: Signature
Have you had the new appliance WETT and/or Building inspected?
Did you attend the Burn It Smart workshop this year?
Did you get operational and efficiency tips for your new appliance?
Would you like to become a member of the BVLD AMS, a non profit society?
Did you provide a copy of your building permit for the new installation?
Did you get a Building Inspection?You can also read
