Community Wood Smoke Reduction Rebate
Reducing Pollution and Improving Local Air Quality
Many of us rely on wood stoves for our home heating on Salt Spring and the Southern Gulf Islands, but have you considered the cost of burning wood on our community's air quality?
Salt Spring & Southern Gulf Island Residents with an existing Wood Stove, can upgrade to a Heat Pump or EPA-2020 Wood Stove & qualify for rebates up to $1500.
Our Rebate Program offers the following:
- $1500 rebate for upgrading to a qualified heat pump (with the option to keep existing EPA-CERTIFIED wood stove)
- $600 rebate for upgrading to an EPA or CSA B415.1 compliant wood stove
- $300 bounty for the decommission of an existing and uncertified wood stove (no heat source upgrade required)
Funding is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Apply with our pre-screening form link below, and we will let you know the next steps.
Funded by BC Lung and the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
Guidelines for rebates
You are eligible if you answer yes to all these questions.
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- Is your existing wood stove in use and on this list?
- Is your existing wood stove in a legal residence located within the Salt Spring Island/Southern Gulf Islands Electoral District?
- Will the new heating appliance be installed in the same residence (Not for a shed, garage, barn, or other secondary structure)?
- Is the application being submitted by the registered property owner?
Our Rebate Streams:
- Upgrade to a qualified heat pump, and decommission your uncertified woodstove, or keep your EPA-certified woodstove and sign our Clean Burning Pledge for a $1500 rebate
- Upgrade to an EPA or CSA B415.1 compliant wood stove, decommissioning either a freestanding uncertified wood stove, homemade or barrel stove, uncertified wood-burning furnace, or uncertified wood-burning cookstove for a $600 rebate
- Decommission an existing and uncertified wood stove, no heat source upgrade required, for a $300 bounty
How to apply
- Get a quote from a local installer, dated between January 1, 2025, and January 30, 2026 *unless you were on our program interest list from June to December of 2024*.
- Take a photo of your old appliance.
- Submit this information through our pre-screening form to secure your rebate.
- Receive confirmation of pre-approval and install your new appliance!
- submit your final approval form within six months of pre-approval, which confirms the purchase, installation, and inspection of your new system. Final approval forms must include a photo of your installed appliance, decommissioned appliance, a Rebate Brochure with all relevant signatures.
Financing Options
Climate Action Loans Salt Spring
If the price tag is a stretch for your budget, we are offering a low-interest Climate Action Loan of up to $7,000 through our partners, Transition Salt Spring Enterprise Coop.
CleanBC Income Qualified Program
CleanBC is offering enhanced rebates to cover 60-95% of Heat Pump costs up to $9500 for certain household incomes. See program link for more information.
Support for this program
The Community Wood Smoke Reduction program is made possible by the BC Lung Foundation and the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.
Special Offers from Participating Retailers:
Fresco, Whirlwind and Pacific Heat pumps provide additional discounts to participants accepted into the 2024 Community Woodsmoke Reduction Program. Share your pre-screened approval email with them to get your offer!
*You may purchase your eligible upgraded appliance from any retailer.
If you have any questions, contact our Climate Action Coach.
