RDKB Exchange Program 2012

The RDKB Exchange Program will operate until Dec. 31, 2012.

There is enough funding to exchange 40 more stoves. ( as of Jan 2012) This funding could be depleted at any time and is on a first come, first served basis. There is a limited amount of top up grants as well. There is no guarantee this funding will be available again in the future.

All paper work must be submitted to the Coordinators office via Email or Post to qualify. Do not submit directly to RDKB or local government. It is the responsibility of the person applying for the grant to make sure the application is properly submitted. Do not expect retailer or WETT certified installers to complete or submit the forms for you. Most are happy to help but it is not their responsibility to file on your behalf.

Basic steps:

1-Take picture of old appliance to submit ( 1 low res picture please! )

2-Dispose of old appliance and gather signature as of proof of disposal. Under no circumstances is a stove to be re sold or used again for combustion.

3-Purchase a new appliance and submit copy of invoice ( appliance only ) Pellet and Gas heaters may also qualify. More info HERE

4-Fill in the tracking form and make sure to show your administrative location and your mailing address. ( Example: You have a post box in Fruitvale/ Grand Forks but you actually live in administrative area A or D) Your administrative area is whom you pay your property taxes to. We require this for you to receive the top up grants, if available.

5- Take picture of new appliance installed ( only 1 low res picture please )

6-Submit all to me via E-mail or Post. I do not need anything other than these documents = 1-Picture old stove/ 2-Disposal Receipt/ 3-Invoice /4- Tracking Forum/ 5- Picture of new appliance.

We don't require any WETT inspection certificates, invoices for parts or installation fees. There are currently no permits required for this upgrade but you will need to notify your insurance company.

For further information please contact me at johnvere@telus.net or phone toll free
( evenings and weekend best) at 1-866-992-9663

Home Energy Workshops / Burn it Smart coming to your community

The Provincial Wood Stove Exchange is a program designed to encourage British Columbians to change out their older smoky wood stoves for new low emission appliances.

New technology appliances are proven to burn 1/3 less wood, to reduce emissions by up to 70 per cent, and to significantly reduce risks of chimney fires. However, there is still a significant amount of older wood stoves in operation around the province and these units can affect the health of homeowners, their neighbours, and overall air shed health.

The Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program is run at a community level through grants provided by the province. The program includes financial incentives to upgrade old wood stoves or inserts and education to help all wood burners improve their burning practices. Simple changes to the way people burn wood in their stoves or fireplaces can help minimize smoke, increasing the heat provided from wood burning, and limit people’s impacts on their neighbours.

To find out more about a program running in your community contact your local government office or check out the information posted at www.bcairquality.ca, including contacts for local program coordinators.

We require a photo or some proof that the old stove has been in use, proof that the new stove has been installed (in compliance with current building codes), and proof that the old stove has been destroyed. Community coordinators can help participants through this process. Once these steps are complete, a rebate will be issued in the amount of $250 or greater*.

Local community Top ups .

Send All completed Grant info to

John Vere

Box 1133

Grand Forks

BC V0H 1H0

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