Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program
Proposal Information and Requirements 2009/10
Overview
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. The program will be offered at the community level and involves funding to promote the exchange and offer incentives to replace the old wood stove, as well as deliver education to assist residents operate their wood burning appliances efficiently.
The program is managed by a Wood Stove Exchange Steering Committee that has representation from provincial government, federal government, local government or community groups, the BC Lung Association, Wood Energy Technicians of BC (WET BC), Hearth Patio Barbeque Association (HPBA) – Western Chapter, and manufacturers, suppliers, and dealers of wood burning and other fuel appliances.
In addition to contributing to the program development and management, the HPBA and SBC Firemaster Energy Options have agreed to offer in-store discounts of $150 off their appliances for the period of March 1st to April 30th each year. This period is an opportune time to implement and promote the program, although the program and its rebates can be run at any time of the year.
2009/10 CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Groups interested in implementing an exchange program this spring, starting in the fall of 2009, winter 2010, or spring 2010, are invited to put together a proposal and submit it to the Wood Stove Exchange Steering Committee. The deadline for proposals is July 24 , 2009. The committee will evaluate the proposals and work with successful proponents to get a program in place. Communities will be encouraged to offer the program over multiple years in order to build momentum and drive lasting change.
A list of selection criteria and how projects will be evaluated is attached in Appendix A (PDF/18 KB/ 2 pages)
This will be the final round of funding in the three year program. Please note that higher competition for grants in this final round means that not every proposal may be selected. Preference will be given to proponents with complete proposals, demonstrated leveraging of funds at the local level, and demonstrated need. Programs that have been previously supported must clearly demonstrate plans for improving on program delivery. Proponents are welcome to submit their proposals for review prior to formally submitting them.
Proponents are encouraged to review the resources provided on this site, including barrier research conducted in the Skeena Region, marketing and implementation guides, and an evaluation guide. Proponents are also encouraged to check out the resources available on the Clean Air Kit, as well as information posted on WETBC.
Training sessions for new coordinators will run in fall 2009.
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