FEDERAL TAX CREDIT - 2009

Pellet stoves can qualify for a federal tax credit.  Signed into law on February 17th, the Economic Stimulus legislation includes a 30% tax credit (up to $1,500) for homeowners who purchase a 75% efficient biomass-burning stove in 2009 and 2010.  The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) and the Pellet Fuels Institute (PFI), succeeded in including the tax credit to help consumers fight rising home heating costs.  All Breckwell pellet stoves have been tested and qualify for this credit.

Guidelines for this tax credit have been determined by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  The HPBA will keep the industry informed on the progress and details of this tax credit.  For the latest information, check the HPBA website, www.hpba.org, for critical developments.

 

 COLORADO STATE APPROVED PELLET STOVES

Like many states Colorado has a strict requirement for pellet stoves and residential burning in general.  The Air Pollution Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment oversees regulations pertaining to residential burning.  Each day they issue a pollution condition advisory.  During red advisories, mandatory residential burning restrictions generally apply to everyone in the entire seven-county Denver metropolitan area below 7,000 feet. The only exceptions to the residential burning restrictions are for people living above 7,000 feet; those who use Colorado Phase III (Phase II EPA) certified stoves, Colorado approved pellet stoves, approved masonry heaters or those whose stoves or fireplaces are their primary source of heat.  Effective February 23, 2009 all Breckwell pellet stoves have been added to the list of Colorado Approved Pellet Stoves.

 

OREGON STATE TAX CREDIT INFORMATION

The state of Oregon, through a program called the RESIDENTIAL ENERGY TAX CREDIT (RETC) now allows tax credits for purchases of new wood stoves and pellet stoves that meet the definition of "very efficient Biomass Combustion Devices.  The tax credit is up to $300 maximum".  Pellet stoves that qualify must produce less than 2.5 grams an hour while in use.  Click here to get more information about this valuable benefit of owning Breckwell stoves.

Visit the Oregon Department of Energy website for more information.

WASHINGTON STATE WOOD STOVE REQUIREMENTS

Washington has strict laws about wood stoves and other wood burning devices.  To be sold in Washington, all wood burning devices must meet both the EPA's standards and Washington's stricter standards.  Most Breckwell stoves meet these standards and are approved for sale and use in Washington state.  For an offical list of units click here.