Wood Stove Rebate Opportunity for Marin Residents

Did you know that winter wood smoke accounts for more than 30% of particulate matter pollution? That it is the second largest source of dioxins (highly toxic compounds) in the air of the Bay Area? Unfortunately, health and environmental impacts alike are becoming increasingly severe. But there’s good news! By removing and replacing wood stoves in Marin homes, residents are able to have a positive impact, improving the air quality of our county.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has recently launched a new rebate program for wood stove removal and/or replacement. The BAAQMD rebate amount will range from $750 to $12,000 depending on your specific project and address. Applications will be accepted until the max number of applications is reached or until funds run out. For more information and to access the online application, go to the BAAQMD website. Applicants can also apply to the County of Marin’s Wood Stove rebate program and the Western Propane Gas Association Rebate for propane inserts for additional funding. Project options include replacing a woodstove or fireplace with an electric heat pump or a natural gas or propane fueled device, or decommissioning a fireplace (rendering it inoperable).

40% of the Program funding has been prioritized for Highly Impacted Residents, which includes low-income residents, residents located in areas highly affected by wood smoke, and households whose wood-burning device is their sole source of heat. There have been very few applications from Highly Impacted Residents (HIR) thus far, and so we are urging those who fit into the category of HIR to apply for the program.

Should you have any further questions, contact Kellen Dammann, Sustainability Marketing & Outreach Specialist for the County of Marin at (415) 473-2698.