Only existing wood-burning stoves or pellet stoves, fireplace inserts, or open-hearth fireplaces are eligible.
Device must be indoor, operational, manufactured before 2020, and currently in use to burn wood for heating purposes. No cooking appliances.
Only electric heat pumps qualify as replacement devices. No electric/gas fireplaces, air conditioners, portable devices, or electric/gas furnaces.
A decommission-only option is available for older (uncertified) wood stoves and open-hearth fireplaces without installing an electric heat pump.
No Retroactive Funding. Program participants must receive approval and a Notice to Proceed from the Air District before starting any work (i.e., placing a deposit or work order, purchasing equipment, beginning physical work). Projects that started work before receiving Air District approval do not qualify for funding.
Upon approval, existing wood-burning devices must be permanently destroyed (decommissioned) and disposed of by a licensed dismantler/recycler. Projects replacing wood-burning fireplace inserts must also permanently disable the fireplace.
The applicant must be the legal homeowner and provide a completed W-9 form.
Project work must be completed by a California licensed contractor.
Building permit and inspection required.
Project work must be completed within 4 months of approval to proceed.