The Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program changes out old, smoky wood stoves for cleaner heating options including heat pumps, gas or pellet stoves and cleaner-burning wood stoves.
The program, which is administered by PGAIR in Prince George, offers discounts and rebates to promote exchanges, as well as education to support residents to operate wood burning appliances efficiently.
The Program has run for over 10 years in the Prince George airshed, exchanging over 340 old stoves, and removing an estimated 30 tonnes of particulate matter (PM) emissions from the airshed each year!
The 2021 PGAIR Wood Stove Exchange Program is now open! Eligible residents of Prince George or the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (unincorporated areas only) who exchange their old smoky wood stove for a new emission- certified wood stove can receive a $500 rebate and those exchanging to a qualifying natural gas, propane, electric or pellet appliance can receive a $650 rebate. Participants in the program must reserve a spot by obtaining a program tracking number, and then submitting their completed application to PGAIR.
To determine if you are eligible to participate, please read through the application and terms and conditions document below. For questions and to obtain a tracking number, please contact the PGAIR Program Coordinator at 250-612-0252 or info@pgairquality.com.
Please note that residents from Mackenzie, McBride, and Valemount are not eligible.
Please download and print a copy of the application, visit your local retailer, or contact PGAIR to obtain a paper copy. If you are a resident of the area outside the City of Prince George, you will also require a Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Permit.
2021 Terms & Conditions and Application
Wood Stove Recycling Declaration Form
RDFFG Residents: Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Permit Application
(check with your local government to see if a burning appliance permit is required in your area)
To obtain a Tracking Number for your application, please contact the Program Coordinator at (250) 612-0252 or info@pgairquality.com
Participants of the 2020 Wood Stove Exchange Program need to show proof that they have obtained any applicable permits for the installation of their new appliance. Speak to your installer, City of Prince George, or Regional District office for information on solid fuel permits. For natural gas or electric appliance permits, contact your installer or the BC Safety Authority. You should also contact your home insurance provider prior to installing a new wood-burning appliance, to ask if they have any additional requirements (such as a WETT inspection) and if you can save on home insurance (by qualifying as a secondary heat source).
The following original appliances qualify for exchange under this Program
The following NEW appliances qualify to replace the non-EPA Appliances:
The following original appliances do NOT qualify for exchange under this Program (program funding will NOT be provided to install these appliances):
Visit any licensed BC retail store to purchase your new appliance.
*Some retailers may be missing from this list. PGAIR cannot guarantee retailers offer all appliance types. Retailers may request to be added to this list by contacting PGAIR.
2020 PGAIR Wood Stove Exchange Program Supported By: