Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program

The Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program (formerly the Wood Stove Exchange program) is designed to provide rebates/ incentives for residents within the municipal boundaries to replace polluting old wood burning appliances to efficient, alternative forms of heating such as an electric heat pump or pellet stoves and CSA B415/ EPA certified wood burning appliances.

The program is currently under review, and no applications are being accepted at this time.  

Why participate in the program?

Valemount is classified as being an air quality red zone. We have increased levels of PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter, plus an array of harmful chemicals from idling, burning of garbage, and wet wood.

Although we can’t control all sources of air pollution, one of the primary sources you can control is how you operate your wood stove. Using a CSA B415/ EPA approved appliance and using good wood burning practices can have a significant impact on reducing wood smoke output.

By participating in the Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program as well as following the wood burning tips found below, we can take a step towards improving our air quality and the health of the residents of Valemount.

Program Coordinator