Wood is a cost-effective, locally sourced fuel for heating our homes and businesses. But, did you know that old, outdated wood burning appliances waste firewood, create dust inside your home, and pollute the air?
Project Stove Swap is a voluntary program that offers financial incentives to replace old wood heating appliances with new, less-polluting technologies. Making the switch to a new appliance can cut heating expenses, reduce smoke, and improve air quality. Currently, Project Stove Swap is serving residents, small businesses, and nonprofits in 17 Northeastern Minnesota counties.
Benefits to Swapping Your Stove
Save Money
New models burn roughly 1/3 less wood for the same amount of heat.
Save Money
New devices significantly reduce the risk of chimney fires because they efficiently burn chemicals like creosote before they go up the stack.
Breathe Easy
Small particles in wood smoke are bad for your health. New stoves can reduce harmful particles from your wood appliance by more than 70%.
How It Works
Meet with Us
Visit Fireplace Lifestyles to determine your eligibility and select a new appliance.
Apply
We will help you select a new device and submit an application for the program rebate. All new devices must be certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Install Your Device
Fireplace Lifestyles will arrange for installation. Project Stove Swap’s incentive will be added as a discount on our invoice.
Complete Training
Work with us to complete training on your new device and fill out a final certification form to complete the process.
Counties Served:
- Aitkin
- Beltrami
- Carlton
- Cass
- Cook
- Crow Wing
- Hubbard
- Itasca
- Koochiching
- Lake
- Morrison
- Otter Tail
- Pine
- St. Louis
- Stearns
- Todd
- Wadena
Is My Current Appliance Eligible?
To be eligible for a cost share, all original appliances must be a primary or major source of heat for a residence or business.
Wood Stoves & Inserts
All non-certified wood stoves manufactured before 1988 are eligible.
Wood Furnaces
All non-certified wood furnaces are eligible.
Hydronic Heaters
All non-certified and non-qualified hydronic heaters are eligible.
Fireplaces
Preference will be given to non-qualified fireplaces used as a primary or major heat source.
About the Program
Project Stove Swap is managed by Environmental Initiative, a statewide nonprofit organization that builds partnerships to develop collaborative solutions to Minnesota’s environmental problems.
This project is funded in part by Minnesota Power, an ALLETE Company.