ࡱ> lnk_ !bjbj 8Vbb\ \ 84V"dVfVfVfVfVfVfV$X[rVVV/%/%/%^dV/%dV/%/%F78ݜ57PVV0V8 \G$ \,88 \h9/%VVk!V \\ |: Chapter 163: RESIDENTIAL Wood stove REPLACEMENT AND REBATE PROGRAM SUMMARY: This regulation establishes a wood stove replacement program that includes eligibility criteria and procedures for receiving a rebate for the replacement and retirement of an uncertified wood stove. Applicability This regulation applies statewide. Definitions The following terms, as used in this Chapter, have the following meanings: A. Administering Entity. Administering Entity means a third party selected by the Department to administer a wood stove replacement and rebate program using monies from the fund consistent with the criteria set forth in this Chapter. B. ANSI. ANSI means the American National Standards Institute. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) provides accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC Guide 65 for product certification programs. C. EPA certified residential wood heater. EPA certified residential wood heater means a wood stove manufactured after 1988 that has been certified by EPA at 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart AAA as were in effect on the date of the adoption of this Chapter. D. Fund. Fund means a non-lapsing fund established by 38 M.R.S.A. 610-D. The fund will be administered by the Commissioner to be used by the Department for providing financial incentives for the replacement of uncertified wood stoves with residential heating appliances that have lower emissions of pollution and to pay for the administration of the replacement and rebate program if administered by an administering entity. E. Participating dealer. Participating dealer means a heating appliance dealer who agrees to a Department memorandum of agreement to accept vouchers toward the purchase of qualifying replacement heating appliances, install the new replacement heating appliance, and remove the old uncertified wood stove pursuant to requirements of this Chapter. F. Primary household heating appliance. Primary household heating appliance means a heating appliance that provides more than 50% of the heat for a residence that is occupied for more than 50% of the year. G. Primary Residence. Primary Residence means a persons homestead as defined in 36M.R.S.A. 6201(5). 3. Program Participation A. To the extent money is available in the fund: (1) The participating dealer may solicit and consider applications from owners of uncertified woodstoves for rebates, on a first-come, first-served basis, for replacement of such wood stoves with replacement heating appliances as specified in Section 5 of this Chapter. (2) The Department may issue requests for proposals from municipalities, non-governmental organizations, or other entities for grants awarded by the Department to administer a wood stove replacement program using monies from the fund consistent with the criteria set forth in this Chapter. B. To be eligible to receive a rebate under this Chapter, the participating dealer shall provide the following information to the administering entity or the Department under subsection 3(A)(2) of this Chapter, in response to a solicitation for applications: (1) Documentation that the wood stove subject to replacement is an uncertified wood stove that is used as the primary household heating appliance in a primary residence; (2) A description of the replacement heating appliance that meets the requirements in this Chapter; (3) Documentation of qualification for the low income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) issued by the fb88 State Housing authority, Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other low income programs approved by the Department, if applicable; and (4) Any other information required in the solicitation for applications, or otherwise required in writing by the Department. 4. Administration of Rebate Program A. Following the participating dealers solicitation of applications pursuant to subsection 3(A)(1) of this Chapter, the Department or administrating entity will issue a letter within 5 working days after the application deadline notifying the participating dealer whether the owner qualifies for a rebate. To the extent money is available in the fund, the Department or administering entity will issue non-transferable rebate vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis, to participating dealers that document the eligibility criteria specified in subsection 3(B) of this Chapter. B. A rebate voucher is only payable directly to a participating dealer and is to be applied toward the removal of the old uncertified wood stove and the purchase/installation of the consumers replacement heating appliance. C. Participating dealers must submit a reimbursement request to the Department or administering entity within 90 days of the date of sale. The reimbursement request must include: (1) A signed affidavit on a form prescribed by the Department confirming the participating dealer removed the uncertified wood stove from the primary residence, rendered it permanently inoperable and recycled for metal content or disposed of the uncertified stove. (2) An invoice or sales receipt showing purchase of an eligible replacement heating appliance. D. The Department will issue reimbursement in the amount specified in each rebate voucher to the participating dealer within 30 days of receipt of all information required by subsection 4(C) of this Chapter. 5. Replacement Heating Appliance Rebates. Participating dealers may apply for one of the following rebates for replacement of an eligible uncertified woodstove: A. For replacement with an EPA certified residential wood heater or pellet stove: (1) A $450 rebate; or (2) A $700 rebate for owners who demonstrate qualification for low income programs specified in subsection 3(B)(3) of this Chapter. B. For replacement with a heating appliance, including, but not limited to vented gas stoves, with an annual fuel utilization efficiency of at least 85% as measured by ANSI Standard 103: (1) A $450 rebate; or (2) A $700 rebate for owners who demonstrate qualification for low income programs specified in subsection 3(B)(3) of this Chapter. 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