Wood Stove Change Out Program

The 2023-2024 Wood Stove Change Out Program is now closed.

Wood smoke contains many different harmful air pollutants, including particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and volatile organic compounds. These pollutants can cause respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, cancer and are the leading environmental cause of premature death.

Using wood burning heating devices (fireplaces, fireplace inserts or woodstoves) also affects local and regional air quality and contributes to global warming.

In an effort to reduce these pollutants from wood burning smoke, the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) is providing rebates for homeowners who replace their wood burning heating devices with a cleaner home heating device option.

Additional Resources:

Federal Tax Credit:

• Energy Star website
• Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit

Check if your wood burning stove or insert is already EPA certified:

• EPA Certified Wood Stoves Database

Tips on how to burn cleaner (YouTube videos):

• Five Rules to Follow for an Efficient Fire
• Wet Wood is a Waste: How to Test Your Firewood with a Moisture Meter

For more information, visit the wood stove pages on the EPA and CARB webpages and checkout the California Air Resources Board Handbook.