How to Operate Your Wood Stove More Efficiently

Wood smoke is one of the main sources of air pollution in Washington. Wood stoves, fireplaces, and other wood burning devices put out hundreds of ...

Massachusetts program provides incentive to purchase energy-efficient wood ...

“The program is an attempt to get people to consider changing their old stoves which pollute the air, with newer safer models,” said Mark Sylvia Commissioner of the Department of Energy Resources.

Until Jan. 17, the program will be open only to low-income residents who provide proof of enrollment in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, MassHealth or the Women, Infants and Children program, Sylvia said. Those participants will be eligible for a $2,000 voucher.

Source: MassLive.com

Mass. Offers New High Efficiency Wood Stove Incentive Program ...

The $100,000 pilot program announced Thursday is being run by the state and the quasi-public Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.

The $2,000 rebate is open only to low income residents who provide proof of enrollment in the Low income Home Energy Assistance Program, MassHealth or the Women, Infants and Children program.

Other residents are eligible for the $1,000 rebate.

State Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Mark Sylvia said he hopes the program inspires people to upgrade wood heating systems.

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Erica says:
Jan 03, 2013
I literally have to stand directly in front of the wood stove to warm up because that's how cold it is.. @

Jillian Kae says:
Jan 03, 2013
Nothing beats curling up in footie pajamas and the warmth of a wood stove. :)