Nanaimo Woodstove Change Out Program

100 rebates of $250 each are available in 2010 through the City of Nanaimo on a first come, first serve basis for replacing your old woodstove with a qualifying new stove.

What Qualifies?

Appliances that can be CHANGED-OUT under this program include the following:

  • A free-standing non-EPA certified "stove". A "homemade" or "barrel" stove.
  • A so-called "airtight" non-EPA certified fireplace insert, or tube type heat exchanger with a face plate and door (like the 'Free Heat Machine' or 'Welenco') that is currently installed in an open hearth fireplace.
  • A non-EPA certified "wood furnace" (ducted, forced air, home heating appliance) - may only be replaced by an EPA certified wood furnace or pellet furnace.
  • A wood-burning cook stove.
Appliances that can REPLACE the non-EPA wood-burning appliances listed above include:
  • An EPA certified woodstove, a pellet stove, or a high efficiency gas stove/fireplace.
  • An EPA certified wood insert, a pellet insert, electric insert or a high efficiency gas insert.
  • An EPA certified factory-built fireplace - may only be accepted if it is replacing a NON EPA certified WOODSTOVE or NON EPA certified WOOD INSERT (not an existing factory built fireplace).
The value of the rebates cannot exceed the value of the appliance.



Sponsoring agency: City of Nanaimo
Type of agency: Local government

Eligibility


Application deadline

April 30, 2010

Application procedure

Step 1: Qualify

Your old stove must still be in use or recently removed from an existing installation. This rebate applies to woodstoves created pre-1994.

  • Most insurance companies require notification if you are installing a new appliance. It is recommended you have your chimney inspected by a WETT certified technician before you proceed.

Step 2: Shop

When you are ready to shop for your new low-emission woodstove or fireplace insert, contact any of the participating retailers (see list below) to arrange purchase.

Upon purchase, your retailer will be given a tracking number. This number will be used by both the retailer and the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange to verify your new stove purchase, installation, and disposal of your old one.

  • Please ensure that the address provided on the form is the address to which your rebate cheque will be sent.
Step 3: Disposal

Your old stove must be taken to the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange to be disposed of (whether by you or the installer). You will be given a receipt which will provide us with proof of destruction.

Step 4: Receive Your Rebate

The rebate amount is $250 per appliance. Once the tracking form has been completed, stating proof of purchase and proof of destruction, you will receive a cheque in the mail within a few weeks from the City of Nanaimo.

100 rebates are available in 2010 through the City of Nanaimo on a first come, first serve basis.



Contact information

Telephone: 250-754-4251
Email: woodstovechangeout@nanaimo.ca
Website: Nanaimo Woodstove Change Out Program