EKAPCD_Banner
Eastern Kern APCD

Wood Smoke Reduction Program

Wood Smoke Reduction Program is currently out of funds

The District offers rebate vouchers through its Wood Smoke Reduction Program (WSRP) to replace Non-EPA certified wood stoves with new EPA certified wood, pellet, or electrict stove, or to install an EPA certified wood, pellet, or electrict fireplace insert into a home that uses the heating device as its primary source of heat.

The District's 2024 WSRP will begin October 1, 2023. The "new" 2024 WSRP Guidelines and applications will become available for download by 10/1/2023, and the District will begin accepting completed applications 10/2/2023. All applications will be processed in the order they are received until all funds are exhausted. 

No retroactive rebates are allowed.

A Standard Voucher award of $2,500 is available District-wide. 

An Enhanced Voucher award of $5,000 is available for an applicant that resides in a designated low-income/disadvantaged community region of the District, or can demonstrate eligibility by providing proof of participation in one of the following low-income assistance programs:

  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program;
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP);
  • California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program with any utility company.

Low Income / Disadvantaged Community Map

Please review the program guidelines for more information.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO THE WSRP

Applicant Documents

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

Bottom Shadow