Wood Stove Exchange Program
The Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program provides rebates for exchanging wood stoves for cleaner heating options including heat pumps, gas and more. There are various Wood Stove Exchange Programs administered throughout British Columbia. Please visit the Province of BC’s Community Wood Smoke Reduction Programs List for current programs.

Overview
Rebate amount
$300 - $1,500Who can apply
Varies based on local program
Rebate amount
For exchanging an old wood stove in a non-red zone community
Deadlines and eligibility requirements vary by local program.
Check with your community program coordinators for more information.
Upgrade
Rebate
To an EPA or CSA-certified wood stove
To a natural gas, propane, or pellet stove
To a heat pump
For exchanging an old wood stove in a red zone community
Deadlines and eligibility requirements vary by local program.
Check with your community program coordinators for more information.
Upgrade
Rebate
To an EPA or CSA-certified wood stove
To a natural gas, propane, or pellet stove
To a heat pump
For exchanging an old wood stove in an Indigenous community
Deadlines and eligibility requirements vary by local program.
Check with your community program coordinators for more information.
Upgrade
Rebate
To an EPA or CSA-certified wood stove
To a natural gas, propane, or pellet stove
To a heat pump
Eligibility requirements
- Eligibility requirements vary depending on the specific local program. Please refer to the specific local program for eligibility requirements.
- Old stoves must not be used again and must be destroyed. To destroy a stove:
- Remove the doors
- Bash in the flue collar
- Remove the firebrick from the appliance
- Deliver the body to the designated public works yards or transfer station where it can be picked up by a recycler
- Check with your local program to determine what procedures are set up for destroying and recycling old stoves in your region.
How to apply
- Find your local exchange program and contact the organizers.
- Go through the steps outlined by your local program. Following the local process is essential to qualifying for a rebate. This will generally require you to provide proof your old stove has been in use, qualifying replacement appliance has been installed in compliance with local building regulations, and your old stove destroyed.
- Apply for and receive the provincial rebate.
Old stoves cannot be used again and must be destroyed.
To destroy a stove:
- Remove the doors
- Bash in the flue collar
- Remove the firebrick from the appliance
- Deliver the stove body to the designated public works yards or transfer station where it can be picked up by a recycler
Check with your local community program to find out how to destroy and recycle old stoves in your region.
Who to contact
Questions about the rebate?
Contact an Energy Coach to get clarification or help with understanding this rebate.
Questions about your application?
- Woodstove exchange program coordinator
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