Metro Vancouver residents are eligible to receive a rebate for trading in their old uncertified wood burning appliance for a new low emission appliance. For 2021, there are approximately 60 rebates remaining.

Rebate amounts are (for purchases made September 15, 2021 or later):

1. $750 for an exchange from an uncertified wood-burning appliance to an electric heat pump.
2. $500 for an exchange from an uncertified wood-burning appliance to a natural gas or propane appliance, or pellet stove.
3. $300 for an exchange from an uncertified wood-burning appliance to a certified wood-burning appliance or electric insert.

See our Wood Stove Exchange Program brochure.

Please note that rebates are limited and will be issued to qualifying residents on a first come, first served basis. The total rebate will never be more than the cost of the appliance.

How To Participate

Step 1 – Determine if your appliance qualifies for an exchange

The following appliances qualify for an exchange under this program:

• A free-standing uncertified "stove".
• A "homemade" or "barrel" stove. 
• An uncertified 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. 
• An uncertified "wood furnace" (ducted, forced air, home heating appliance) - may only be replaced by an EPA certified wood furnace or pellet furnace or a heat pump.
• A wood-burning cook stove.
• An open hearth fireplace (must receive prior approval from Program Coordinator).

Step 2 – Shop for a new low emission appliance

When you are ready to shop for your new low-emission appliance, visit a participating retailer to arrange purchase. The following NEW units qualify as replacement appliances under this program:

• An EPA-certified wood stove or pellet stove or an Enerchoice designated natural gas or propane fueled stove or fireplace.
• An EPA-certified wood insert or pellet insert, an Enerchoice designated natural gas or propane fueled insert, or an electric insert.
• An EPA-certified factory-built wood fireplace – may only be accepted if it is replacing an uncertified wood stove or uncertified wood insert (not an existing factory-built fireplace).
• An EPA or CSA B415 certified wood or pellet furnace ONLY if it is replacing an existing uncertified wood burning furnace.
• An electric heat pump system that meets the criteria for BC Hydro's heat pump rebate or the criteria for the Oil to Heat Pump Incentive.

 Wood Stove Exchange Program - Participating Retailers

​Step 3 – Obtain permits

• Contact your municipality about permitting requirements for the installation of your new appliance.
• If you're installing a wood burning unit, you may want to contact your home insurance company to find out whether they have any additional installation requirements.