Incentive Amounts
The San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution District (APCD) offers residents vouchers up to $4,000 to replace a wood stove, wood stove insert, or fireplace with a heater-rated gas appliance, or EPA certified wood stove or pellet stove. Review the incentives table here to see what each device change out qualifies for in incentives.

Program Duration
The program is ongoing until funds are depleted with a limited wait list to ensure program funds are expended if approved projects are not completed.

Procedure
To qualify for a voucher, residents must submit an application with pictures of their existing wood burning device and chimney to the APCD with a written quote for the new gas appliance. If eligible, the district will issue a reimbursement voucher. Voucher recipients must purchase and have the new device installed within 180 days of the issuance date and submit completed paperwork to the APCD for reimbursement.

Requirements
Applicants must be the legal owner of the property or be authorized in writing by the owner to apply and must comply with the appropriate building codes and permit requirements. Old wood burning devices must be destroyed or made inoperable. APCD Rule 504 bans the installation of uncertified wood burning devices. Nipomo resident specific guidelines can be found here. Paso Robles resident specific guidelines can be found here.

More Information
For more information, please visit the program website or contact Meghan Field at 805-781-1003 or mfield@co.slo.ca.us.