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What is the Wood Stove Exchange Program?
Who can participate?
What appliances qualify?
How does the Program work?
Participating Retailers
Scrap metal facilities
Burn It Smart & Save information
Other rebates
Program contact

What is the Wood Stove Exchange Program?

The Program encourages residents to exchange their old, non-EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) certified wood burning stove or insert for a low emissions appliance, including a new CSA/EPA certified wood stove/insert, or other qualifying appliance. New technology wood burning appliances are proven to burn 1/3 less wood, to reduce emissions by up to 70%, and to significantly reduce the risk of chimney fires.

The program is operated at a community level through grants provided by the Province.

Program participants are eligible to receive a $250 rebate, providing that their old appliance has been rendered non-reusable and has been recycled at a scrap metal facility. Rebates are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

To download Program brochure click here.

Who can participate?

Residents living within the FVRD's electoral areas (A to G) and member municipalities (Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Harrison Hot Springs, Hope, Kent and Mission) can participate.

Residents living outside of the FVRD who are replacing an old wood stove/insert on a property located within the FVRD. (Restrictions may apply, please check with coordinator).

What appliances qualify?

For a list of appliances that can be exchanged under the program, and appliances that can replace a non-EPA wood burning appliances click here.

How does the Program work?

The "Wood Stove Exchange Do-It-Yourself Kit" will explain how the Program works and what paperwork you will need to submit to the Program coordinator in order to be eligible for the rebate.

For a copy of the "Wood Stove Exchange Do-It-Yourself Kit" click here.

Participating Retailers

For a list of Participating Retailers click here.

If you find a suitable appliance at a retailer who is not on the list, please contact the Program coordinator to find out how to proceed.

If you would like to become a Participating Retailer please contact the Program coordinator.

Scrap metal facilities

For a list of scrap metal facilities click here.

Burn It Smart & Save Information

Proper wood stove/insert operation is essential to reducing wood smoke emissions, extending the life of your appliance and saving money on wood.

To help promote proper wood stove/insert operation and wood burning techniques, the FVRD has put together a "Burn It Smart & Save Information Package". To request a free package, please contact the Program Coordinator.

For the "Burn It Smart & Save" brochure click here.

Other rebates

Fortis BC: EnerChoice Fireplace Program
Provincial Government: LiveSmart BC - Efficiency Incentive Program 

Program Contact

Sabina Kasprzak
FVRD Wood Stove Exchange Program Coordinator

Phone (toll free): 1-800-528-0061
Phone (direct): 604-702-5047
Email: skasprzak@fvrd.bc.ca
Fax: 604-702-5467