Incentive Amounts
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District offers $1,000-$5,000 vouchers for tenants and homeowners who replace an uncertified or certified wood burning device with a certified wood, pellet, natural gas, or electric heat pump (those switching to gas and low-income residents receive higher incentives).

Program Duration
The program is ongoing until funds are depleted, but priority is given to low-income applicants, people switching to natural gas, and those without piped natural gas service.      

Procedure
Participants must first fill out a voucher application online including all required documents to the District for approval. Once the voucher is approved, it can be presented to a participating program retailer for purchase of the new device and installation. Participants can then redeem their voucher by submitting a complete Claim for Payment Packet to the District.

Requirements
Applicants must certify that they will remove or recycle the old device within 60 days of installing the new device. The new device must be installed at the device address for at least three years. District Rule 4901 bans the sale of uncertified wood burning devices and contains other restrictions on wood use.   

More Information
For more information, please visit the program website or contact the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution District at (559) 230-5800 or grants@valleyair.org..