Wood Smoke Template and SIPs Biomass Meeting March

Wood Smoke Template and SIPs Biomass Meeting March 18, 2009 Larry Brockman U. S. EPA Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards RTP, NC brockman. larry@epa. gov 919 -541 -5398

Purpose of Template: n n Provide a comprehensive document that includes options to address wood smoke in a given community. Specifically, the Template will include information on: n n n Education and Outreach Tools Regulatory Options Wood Stove and Fireplace Changeouts n n Funding Options Hydronic Heaters and Fireplace Programs Partnerships Emission Calculation Estimates and Air Quality Benefits

Education and Outreach Tools n n n Burn Clean Fact Sheet Wood Stove “Dirty Little Secret” Brochures and Posters Two New Professional Quality “How to Burn Cleaner” Video/DVDs Available: n Quick Guide on How to Select a New Stove for Home Heat n How to Operate Your Stove More Efficiently n n Available at www. airwatchnorthwest. org Enviroflash

Regulatory Options Burn Bans/Curtailment Program -“Spare the Air” n Opacity Limits n Wood Moisture Content n Removal of Old Wood Stove Upon Sale of Home n

Wood Stove and Fireplace Changeouts Case Studies n Funding Options n Example Forms n

Case Studies n Entire town changeout: Libby, MT n Low interest loan: Pendleton, OR: n Annual Program: Yakima, WA n Tribal Program: Swinomish Tribe, WA

Changeout Funding Options n Hearth Industry Discounts: 10% - 20% n Tax Credits: State and federal n Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) and Mitigation Projects n Federal Programs that May Support Changeouts

State and Federal Tax Credit n State Tax Credits n n Montana, Idaho and Oregon Federal Tax Credit: 2009 Economic Stimulus Legislation Signed into law on February 17, 2009 n 30% tax credit (up to $1, 500) for the purchase in 2009 and 2010 n 75%-efficient biomass-burning stove n

Supplemental Environmental Projects n SEP Guidance Document n Case Study and/or Example Language from Salt River Project or other Mitigation Project

Federal Funds Programs that can possibly provide support n DOE: Low-income weatherization program n HHS: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) n USDA: Rural Development Program n HUD: Housing Preservation Grants

Emission Calculation Estimates and Air Quality Benefits n Wood Stove and Fireplace Changeouts | Emissions Calculator Tool n Guidance on Calculating Emissions from Burn Ban/Curtailment Programs for SIP credits

Voluntary Programs Biomass-fueled Hydronic Heater n Low Mass (Pre-fabricated) Wood-burning Fireplace n Masonry Fireplaces and Masonry Heaters n

Partnerships Hearth, Patio, Barbecue Association n American Lung Association n Chimney Safety Institute of America n DOE: Low-income weatherization program n HHS: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) n Local Industry(s) n

Basic Components of a PM 2. 5 SIP for Wood Smoke Dominated Nonattainment areas n n n n n Areas description (physical, economic & meteorology) Ambient air quality (base year data) Emissions inventory Projection of emission & air quality with anticipated growth (without controls) Analysis of emissions reductions needed to attain each year until attainment Control measures needed to meet emission reduction milestones (alternative actions if milestones are not met) -- Mandatory and voluntary. Plans for funding, measuring, reporting and ensuring compliance with emission reduction plans Provisions to maintain attainment Description of public participation