Sacramento, CA (January 29, 2007) – The Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), in a partnership with the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA) and air districts throughout the state, is providing $300 rebates to consumers for each new propane hearth appliance purchased during the HPBA’s Change 4 Clean Air campaign. The campaign begins February 1 and ends March 31.  

Consumers who purchase new, propane-powered free-standing hearth appliances (also known as stoves) or dedicated propane fireplace inserts from participating retailers and replace a non-EPA approved stove or open hearth can apply to receive a $300 rebate from the California propane industry. Additional rebates are being offered by selected stove manufacturers, retailers, and air agencies – in some areas totaling nearly $700.

“The propane industry is pleased to join with the hearth products industry in this partnership to improve California’s air quality,” said Lesley Brown Garland, vice president of the Western Propane Gas Association. “New propane stoves are more than 99 percent cleaner-burning than old wood stoves, which not only improves a home’s indoor air quality but also improves air quality for the entire community.”

For more information on the Change 4 Clean Air campaign, including participating retailers, manufacturers, and air districts, visit www.change4cleanair.org.  

Founded in 1949, the Western Propane Gas Association is a trade and membership service organization that represents propane marketers throughout California. The association’s primary purpose is to maintain high standards of practice within the industry, and in so doing, protect and expand the ability of its members to compete in the marketplace. For more information, visit www.westernpga.org.