The 12th season of the the San Joaquin Valley’s winter pollution-reduction rule begins today with some changes.
This season, Check Before You Burn, which restricts wood burning at home, has a new declaration level that allows residents with registered, clean-burning heating devices to use them more frequently than in past years.
Additionally, the Air District is offering more money to change out older units with newer devices that meet current EPA emission standards.
“The cooperation and understanding of the Valley’s residents has made this the single most cost-effective regulation the air district has adopted,” said Seyed Sadredin, the district’s executive director and air pollution control officer. “Because of this support, our winter air quality is much cleaner and much healthier.” ...