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Wood Stoves & Wood Fireplace
Change Out Incentive Program

The Wood Stove/Fireplace Change out Incentive Program ended on March 31, 2008. No voucher applications are being accepted at this time. Please check back on June 15, 2008 for program updates.

There are 320,000 fireplaces and wood stoves in Sacramento County homes!

Wood smoke is a source of particulate matter, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, toxic air contaminants and odors. Wood smoke is linked to serious health impacts1.

Important Information: On days when poor air quality (Stage 2) is forecast, AQMD Rule 421, Mandatory Episodic Curtailment Of Wood And Other Solid Fuel Burning (PDF), prohibits the use of all wood and pellet-burning appliances, including certified appliances and pellet stoves/inserts. Please see Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) for more information on Rule 421.

 

The AQMD has funding to help Sacramento County residents replace older, more polluting units with
cleaner-burning, EPA certified or equivalent units!

Wood stove image with statement "Replace Uncertified Wood Stoves!"

  

Fireplace with insert and statement: "Install a Certified Fireplace Insert!"
 
Low Income Assistance
 
Retailer Information
Click to apply!
 
Application information is pending.
   
         

Eligibility

  • Residence in Sacramento County
  • Replacing existing uncertified wood stove, insert, or open hearth fireplace
  • 50% of AQMD's funding must go to Environmental Justice areas
      (PDF 218 Kb)
  

Eligibility

  • Residence in Sacramento County
  • Replacing existing uncertified wood stove, insert, or open hearth fireplace
  • 50% of AQMD's funding must go to Environmental Justice areas
      (PDF 218 Kb)
  • Must meet household income limits
 

Participating Retailers

  • Click here for a list of participating retailers. Check back for updates.

Voucher Program Periods

  • September 1, 2007 - March 31, 2008
  

Program Information

  • Start expected in 2007
  • $600,000 in assistance funds
  • Program will be coordinated with local non-profit organizations.
  • The AQMD anticipates fully funding the replacement units.
  • Check back for program details.
 

Requirements for Retailers-

  • Must verify qualification of old units
  • Must maintain documentation
  • Are subject to compliance audit.
  • Retailers, please click here for details and required forms.
Voucher Levels
  • $75 - $350 for non-Environmental Justice Area
  • $200-$500 for Environmental Justice Area
     
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Background and Additional Information
 


 

 
Contact the AQMD if you need assistance
 


Wood Stove Contacts:

Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
777 12th St. 3rd Floor
Sacramento, California 95814-1908

Wood Stove line: (916) 440-WOOD (9663)
Fax line: (916) 874-7896
woodstove@airquality.org

1. Particulate is linked to serious health impacts including premature mortality, acute and chronic bronchitis, asthma attacks and emergency room visits, upper respiratory illnesses and days of work loss.
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