1. Algaaciq Tribal Government Environmental Program, CEDP Grant 2/01/10 thru 1/31/11,
St. Mary’s Alaska

2. Woodstove Changeout Algaaciq Tribal Government Environmental Program
Funding thru ANTHC
Community Environmental Demonstration Project Grant

3. Why Conduct a Woodstove Changeout?
To help improve with both indoor and outdoor air quality
With current cost of fuel, installing a more efficient woodstove could drastically reduce your heating costs for fuel
Old, polluting stoves not as air tight as newer models, can allow smoke into home. Also emit more creosote (soot) due to inefficient combustion, which can build up in chimney

4. Do Your Research Research website for EPA Certified Woodstoves
Have list ready, know if stoves are EPA-approved/exempt
Know where to look for the tags
—Usually in back of stove. Some older models on side. If you don’t see one, they are EPA-exempt

5. Research (cont.)
Before you decide on stove type, know your product. Looks and advertisements may be deceiving. Don’t believe the measurements they provide. We learned the hard way.
When attending a workshop/conference, visit dealer, view product personally, ask questions, take pictures and utilize information to present to each homeowner—helps ensure satisfaction
After selecting product, get quotes from various vendors & include shipping. Advise them on your strict budget; they may offer a reduced bulk rate
Stacks are sold separately from stove, very expensive

6. Research (cont.)
Get measurements for stacks during woodstove inspection
Distance between ceiling and roof
Distance between exit point and peak of roof
Roof angles (most are A-framed houses with degree angles)
Try to do figuring in one visit to determine needed material

7. Contact Homeowners Give them a heads up See if they are interested
Let them know what you’re doing.
Do house-to-house survey to see if their stove is EPA-compliant
See if they are interested
If reluctant homeowners know IT’S FREE, they will most likely participate
Keep them updated, don’t leave them in the blind