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Announcements

• Presentations from the Sept. '07 Philadelphia Residential Wood Combustion Workshop Exit EPA disclaimer are available. Co-sponsored by EPA, MANE-VU, and HPBA.

• January 29, 2007 - EPA announces Outdoor Wood-fired Hydronic Heaters Program to reduce particle pollution.

Information

graphic of a barn-shaped outdoor wood-fired hydronic heater

Most OWHHs are sold for use in rural, cold climate areas where wood is readily available; however, OWHHs can be found throughout the United States.

To report a
smoke nuisance; contact your state or local air agency.
Your state agency

 

Outdoor wood-fired hydronic heaters (OWHHs, also known as "Outdoor Wood Heaters," "Outdoor Wood Boilers," or "Outdoor Furnaces") are typically located outside the buildings they heat in small, insulated sheds with short smokestacks. They burn wood to heat liquid (water or water-antifreeze) that is piped underground to provide heat and hot water to occupied buildings such as homes, barns and greenhouses.

This site offers information about:

This site also offers information for manufacturers of OWHHs about EPA's Outdoor Wood-fired Hydronic Heaters Program.

Finally, the site provides resources to help state and local governments support and develop programs for addressing residential wood smoke.

Basic Information - Basics about OWHHs.

Where You Live - State regulations that govern OWHHs; reporting a smoke nuisance to your state or local agency; and state information about OWHHs.

Health and Environment - Effects of OWHHs.

Best Burn Practices - Tips on proper installation, good burning practices, and how you can ensure cleaner and safer heating.

EPA's OWHH Program - Information for consumers and manufacturers about EPA's Voluntary Program.

List of Cleaner OWHH - A list of cleaner, less polluting models.

Program Partners - List of EPA OWHH Voluntary Program Partners.

Resources - Cleaner burning outdoor wood-fired hydronic heaters, State and local model ordinances, useful web links, and other information related to heaters and air quality.

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