Transcript Woodstove Replacement Programs

Woodstove Replacement
Programs
Cooperative Partnerships to
Reduce Impacts from RWC
USEPA’s Air Innovations Conference
Chicago, August 10 -12
Why a Changeout Program?
Old Woodstoves don’t wear out
Although seasonal, RWC can be
major localized source of Fine PM
Woodsmoke also Air Toxics issue
Woodstove Households burn most of
the Firewood – Make most of the
Woodsmoke
Majority of woodstove owners not
aware of clearer technology
“Why” – continued
EPA – Certified Woodstoves are emit
less small particulates, 50 – 90 %
less
During the Changeout, some
Woodburning families switch to gas
or pellet heaters – with even lower
emissions
Programs can also inform media on
RWC impacts, & on deposition issues
One approach – “Great Stove
Changeout”
Woodstove Industry created and tested the
program in 1990 – Tested in Southern Oregon
Seattle was first major metro area Changeout
Industry program asks only minimal assistance
from Government –
Key Components of
Great Stove Changeout
Consumer receives a Discount – Usually 10-15%
on new EPA stove, Pellet Stove, Gas Heater
Consumer must turn in their old woodstove
Woodstove Dealer commits to oversee the
disposal of old stove
Woodstove Dealers will also remove old stoves
during program for reduced fee
Government principally assists in Promotion Press
event, although occasionally adds incentive funds
Program is primarily an education program
Each Program is unique, reflecting partners and
targets
Why Bother? - Does it work?
Majority of woodstove owners have
owned stoves since 1980’s –
oblivious to other options – serious
education challenge
1990-91 Crested Butte project
validates the approach –
– RWC app 80% of PM-10 inventory
– 80+% of old stoves changed in one year
– Dramatic 60% reduction in Fine PM
“Great Stove Changeout Programs
– the short list
1991 Metropolitan Seattle
1992 Reno, Nevada
1991-93 Oregon
1992 Washington
1994 Metro Denver & Colorado
1998 Northern California
2000 Great lake Pilot Project
2001 Great Lakes Great Stove Changeout
Clean Air Act Excellent Award -2001
http://www.woodstovechangeout.org
Bi-National, Multi-State Effort
Kick-Off Press events in 3 States
St. Paul, Lansing, Madison
Feb 1 – April 30, 2001
Canadian Version is Burn it Smart
SEPs and Settlements
Mt Zirkel Wilderness Settlement
Majority of Colorado’s portion of LP
Wood products Settlement – Delta
County Colorado
– Focused on Very Low Income
– Subsidies for all fuel, but skewed to gas
Regional “subsidies” during Great
Stove Changeouts in Wisconsin & Nor
Calif.
Future Plans
Work with Government & NGO
partners wherever appropriate
Interested in another ‘whole town
changeout’ opportunity
HPBA - Contacts
– Arlington, Va. – 703.522.0086
– Ontario, Canada – 705.788.2221
– Sacramento, Ca – 916.536.2390