There are two excellent ways to save money when upgrading to a new EPA certified wood stove:

1. Wood Stove Changeout Programs

Check for Wood Stove Change Out Programs that are available in your area. Wood Stove Changeout Programs generally work this way; if you purchase a EPA certified wood stove when replacing an uncertified wood stove you may qualify for a voucher for up to $1,000 that can be used for purchasing the new stove. Some changeout programs can be used for wood, pellet and gas stoves.

Fireplace Village is currently participating in the Keene, New Hampshire Wood Stove Changeout Program. The Keene, NH wood stove program is a verygood value for residents of Keene. The changeout provides for $1,000 certificates and can used for certain wood, gas and pellet stoves. As of today, there is still ample funding available in the program. This is a joint program between the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, the Environmental Protection Agency and Keene, NH. This is the first program ever in the state of New Hampshire.

There are a number of active Wood Stove Changeout Programs throughout the country, including California, Michigan, Ohio and Vermont, among others. To check your area click here.

2. Federal Tax Credit – 30% Biomass Tax Credit

On June 1, 2009, The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued its guidance for the 30% consumer tax credit (up to $1,500) on the purchase and installation of “qualified energy property”. This legislation is effective immediately, and is retroactive to any eligible wood stove, fireplace insert, pellet insert or pellet stove purchased since January 1, 2009. We believe most, if not all of wood stoves, fireplace inserts, pellet stoves and pellet inserts sold by Fireplace Village qualify for the credit. A manufacturer’s certificate of eligibility is required by the IRS, and must be retained by the taxpayer.

Additional information is available on the following website: http://www.irs.gov/