Community Woodsmoke Reduction Program

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This webpage is designated for residents participating in the Provincial Community Woodsmoke Reduction Program. On this page you will find:

1) Provincial Survey - The Provincial Survey is mandatory for all residents participating in the program. Please fill out this survey before submitting your rebate application to the RDN.

2) Clean Burning Pledge - This is for RDN Electoral Area residents participating in the Heat Pump Pilot Program. Electoral Area residents that purchase and install a new electric heat pump can retain their current emission-certified wood or pellet stove. Conditions apply.

The following *rebates are available to eligible residents that switch to a cleaner heating appliance:

  • Replacing existing non-EPA certified wood stove, or certified (pre-2015) wood stove, with an Electric Insert - $400
  • EPA or CSA B415.1 Compliant Woodstove - $600
  • EPA or CSA B415.1 Compliant Pellet Stove - $1,000
  • Heat Pump - $1,500

*Rebates are limited and will be disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis.



Please note, to access the Survey and Clean Burning Pledge, you must register to the RDN's Get Involved Page. By registering, we can also connect with you regarding important program updates and upcoming rebates you can apply to.

This webpage is designated for residents participating in the Provincial Community Woodsmoke Reduction Program. On this page you will find:

1) Provincial Survey - The Provincial Survey is mandatory for all residents participating in the program. Please fill out this survey before submitting your rebate application to the RDN.

2) Clean Burning Pledge - This is for RDN Electoral Area residents participating in the Heat Pump Pilot Program. Electoral Area residents that purchase and install a new electric heat pump can retain their current emission-certified wood or pellet stove. Conditions apply.

The following *rebates are available to eligible residents that switch to a cleaner heating appliance:

  • Replacing existing non-EPA certified wood stove, or certified (pre-2015) wood stove, with an Electric Insert - $400
  • EPA or CSA B415.1 Compliant Woodstove - $600
  • EPA or CSA B415.1 Compliant Pellet Stove - $1,000
  • Heat Pump - $1,500

*Rebates are limited and will be disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis.



Please note, to access the Survey and Clean Burning Pledge, you must register to the RDN's Get Involved Page. By registering, we can also connect with you regarding important program updates and upcoming rebates you can apply to.

  • This survey is a mandatory requirement for each Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program (CWSRP) applicant submitting a rebate application. Your responses will be summarized and anonymized. No personal or identifying information will be retained. 

    Please fill out this survey using the online form below and hit "Submit" when you are done. Responses will be automatically received by the RDN and reviewed with your application. If any additional information is required, CWSRP Program Administrators will reach out to you using the contact information on your application. 

    This survey should take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. 

    If there are issues with the online form, please call 250-390-5422 during business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) or email sustainability@rdn.bc.ca


    The personal information you provide is collected by the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) under sections 26(c) and 26(e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) for the purposes of engaging and consulting with the public. The RDN is using a Bang the Table engagement platform that stores the information in Canada. However, Bang the Table staff are located in the US and may access your user profile information to provide assistance at your request. 

    Some of the questions allow for responses using open-text fields. To protect your privacy and the privacy of others, please do not include any information that could identify you or another person. Identifying information could include a person’s name, address, email or phone number. Any personal information that is inadvertently included in the open-text responses will be deleted once the results of the survey are compiled.

    If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, please contact Taylor Nielsen at sustainability@rdn.bc.ca or by calling 250-390-5422.

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  • Thank you for committing to take the Clean Burning Pledge as part of the Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program. 

    This pledge is a requirement for Electoral Area customers participating in the new Heat Pump Pilot program that allows residents to add a heat pump while retaining (not adding) an existing EPA-certified wood stove. 

    Click here to complete the Clean Burning Pledge
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Page last updated: 12 Mar 2024, 03:03 PM