Updates to the Woodsmoke Reduction Program are Coming Soon!

The Woodsmoke Reduction Program (Program) is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts cap-and-trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment—particularly in disadvantaged communities.  The Program is designed to help households replace older wood stoves,  inserts, or fireplaces used as a primary source of heat with a cleaner burning and more efficient device.

Devices located within disadvantaged communities or low-income communities or low income residents map qualify for an Enhanced Voucher, covering up to $7,000 for a new pellet, wood-burning, propane, natural gas, or electric stove devices or $12,000 for new electric heat pump. Low income residents living outside the Low Income or Disadvantaged Community areas must show proof of enrollment in a low-income assistance program (WIC, LIHEAP, CARE) or have a household income at or below 80 percent of the statewide median household income. Contact the District for current income eligibility limits due to varying thresholds based on household size.

Map to determine if you are in a Disadvantaged or Low Income Community

All residents are eligible for the Standard Voucher of $2,500 towards the purchase and installation of a new EPA certified pellet stove device, wood-burning devices,  or electric stove device or $7,000 for a new electric heat pump. Please be aware that the standard voucher amount will not cover the entire cost of the new device, installation, required permits, and any code upgrades that may be required. 

Once you receive a voucher, you must make a commitment to purchase a new device from a participating retailer within 4 weeks. The new device must be installed by a licensed contractor and meet local fire and building codes; do-it-yourself installations are NOT allowed under this program.  

This program is not a rebate program.  If you buy the device without receiving a voucher first, then the device is not eligible for the program.

Open hearth fireplaces are eligible for the Program if the fireplace is used as a primary source of heat.  

Voucher Application Forms - Updates coming!

Attachment 1 Voucher Application Checklist
Attachment 2 Voucher Application
Attachment 7 Owner Tenant Agreement Form

 

Participating Dealers

CAPO Building Specialties, 2288 Park Ave, Suite B, Chico, CA 95928

Chico Fireplace & Woodstove, 3029 Esplanade, #11, Chico, CA 95973

Custom Fireside, 5545 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95841 

Gallagher's Plumbing, Heating & Air, 11101 Trade Center Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Heat Tech, 867 Hwy 99, Gridley, CA 95948

Royal Aire, INC. 2530 Zanella Way, Suite A, Chico, CA 95928

Sierra Timberline 324 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945

 

Please contact the District at (530) 634-7659 or email grants@fraqmd.org if you have questions regarding the program.