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Woodstove Replacement Programs

Woodstove Replacement Programs. Cooperative Partnerships to Reduce Impacts from RWC USEPA’s Air Innovations Conference Chicago, August 10 -12. Why a Changeout Program?. Old Woodstoves don’t wear out Although seasonal, RWC can be major localized source of Fine PM

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Woodstove Replacement Programs

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  1. Woodstove Replacement Programs Cooperative Partnerships to Reduce Impacts from RWC USEPA’s Air Innovations Conference Chicago, August 10 -12

  2. Why a Changeout Program? • Old Woodstoves don’t wear out • Although seasonal, RWC can be major localized source of Fine PM • Woodsmoke also Air Toxics issue • Woodstove Households burn most of the Firewood – Make most of the Woodsmoke • Majority of woodstove owners not aware of clearer technology

  3. “Why” – continued • EPA – Certified Woodstoves are emit less small particulates, 50 – 90 % less • During the Changeout, some Woodburning families switch to gas or pellet heaters – with even lower emissions • Programs can also inform media on RWC impacts, & on deposition issues

  4. One approach – “Great Stove Changeout” • Woodstove Industry created and tested the program in 1990 – Tested in Southern Oregon • Seattle was first major metro area Changeout • Industry program asks only minimal assistance from Government –

  5. Key Components of Great Stove Changeout • Consumer receives a Discount – Usually 10-15% on new EPA stove, Pellet Stove, Gas Heater • Consumer must turn in their old woodstove • Woodstove Dealer commits to oversee the disposal of old stove • Woodstove Dealers will also remove old stoves during program for reduced fee • Government principally assists in Promotion Press event, although occasionally adds incentive funds • Program is primarily an education program • Each Program is unique, reflecting partners and targets

  6. Why Bother? - Does it work? • Majority of woodstove owners have owned stoves since 1980’s – oblivious to other options – serious education challenge • 1990-91 Crested Butte project validates the approach – • RWC app 80% of PM-10 inventory • 80+% of old stoves changed in one year • Dramatic 60% reduction in Fine PM

  7. “Great Stove Changeout Programs – the short list • 1991 Metropolitan Seattle • 1992 Reno, Nevada • 1991-93 Oregon • 1992 Washington • 1994 Metro Denver & Colorado • 1998 Northern California • 2000 Great lake Pilot Project • 2001 Great Lakes Great Stove Changeout

  8. Clean Air Act Excellent Award -2001 http://www.woodstovechangeout.org Bi-National, Multi-State Effort Kick-Off Press events in 3 States St. Paul, Lansing, Madison Feb 1 – April 30, 2001

  9. Canadian Version is Burn it Smart

  10. SEPs and Settlements • Mt Zirkel Wilderness Settlement • Majority of Colorado’s portion of LP Wood products Settlement – Delta County Colorado • Focused on Very Low Income • Subsidies for all fuel, but skewed to gas • Regional “subsidies” during Great Stove Changeouts in Wisconsin & Nor Calif.

  11. Future Plans • Work with Government & NGO partners wherever appropriate • Interested in another ‘whole town changeout’ opportunity • HPBA - Contacts • Arlington, Va. – 703.522.0086 • Ontario, Canada – 705.788.2221 • Sacramento, Ca – 916.536.2390

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