Environmental Protection


Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program

The provincial wood stove exchange is a program designed to encourage British Columbians to change out their older smoky wood stoves for low emission appliances including new CSA/ EPA-certified clean burning wood stoves.

Key Messages

  • Government is taking a proactive approach to improving air quality and fuel efficiency.
  • Individual action addresses a collective problem, and government is helping to facilitate that action.
  • Old appliance changeout is one aspect of this new provincial program; Burn It Smart workshops are essential, since even newer wood stoves must be operated properly to realize the improved efficiency.