Woodstove Changeout Program Retailer Request

Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District (District) has received the funds for a $90,000 grant to assist residents of Calaveras County in replacing non-EPA-Certified Woodstoves, inserts, and fireplaces with cleaner burning alternatives. The District is looking for Woodstove Retailers to participate in this program.

This voucher program will provide up to $3500 towards the cost of purchasing and installing an EPA-certified woodstove or other approved alternative heat source.  Participating retailers will accept applications, verify eligibility with the District, perform a home inspection for an estimate, obtain any required permits, install the new stove, destroy the old stove, and provide the district will appropriate documentation throughout the process. 

Participating retailers must:

1. Have an appropriate contractor’s license (minimum D34);
2. Have 3 years’ experience installing wood stoves;
3. Meet liability insurance requirements;
4. Meet other requirements as stated in the Retailer Agreement.

An overview of the program can be found here:

https://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/woodsmoke/reduction_program.htm

The guidelines for the program can be found here:

https://www.arb.ca.gov/planning/sip/woodsmoke/wrp_guidelines.pdf

The Participating Retailer Agreement can be found here:

• Coming Soon

A meeting to discuss the logistics of the program and to begin the Retailer Approval process will be held on October 1, 2018.  Please contact Doug Carson at (209) 754-6588 to register.  The time and place of the meeting will be determined based on the number of attendees that register.