Wood Smoke Reduction Program Overview

The Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control (District) is offering rebate vouchers to replace Non-EPA certified wood/pellet stove with a new EPA certified wood/pallet stove, or to install an EPA certified gas, electric, or catalytic fireplace insert into a home that uses the heating device as its primary source of heat.

Applications will be accepted until grant funds are depleted. Vouchers will be awarded first-come, first-served basis. A Completed application must be signed by the homeowner and submitted to the District.

No retroactive rebates are allowed.

• A Standard Voucher award of $2,000 is available District-wide. 
• An Enhanced Voucher award of $4,000 is available for an applicant with a project located in a designated Low Income or Disadvantaged Community, or with documentation to prove low income status.

Please review the program guidelines for more information.

Applicant Documents

EKAPCD Wood Smoke Reduction Program Guidelines and Application

EKAPCD Wood Smoke Reduction Program Applicant Check List

Participating Retailers

Wood Stove Retailer Document

EKAPCD Wood Smoke Reduction Program Retailer Check List

EKAPCD Wood Smoke Reduction Program Claim for Payment

EKAPCD Wood Smoke Reduction Program Acknowledgement of Customer Training

EKAPCD Wood Smoke Reduction Program Recycler Certification