Fairbanks Wood Stove Debate Remains Heated
Wood burning stoves are often big polluters yet are also a traditional source of necessary heat around Fairbanks.
FAIRBANKS — The air pollution control commission debated the borough mayor’s chimney smoke ordinance late into the night Tuesday following hours of public testimony.
It was not clear as of press time whether the commission would endorse the mayor’s plan to curb air pollution.
One issue of contention was suggested limits on lot size for outdoor wood boilers.
Overall, the measure sets limits on the types of solid fuel burning devices, or wood and coal stoves, that can be installed in the borough. It limits the kinds of fuels that can be burned and sets fines for chimney smoke pollution. It also establishes government subsidies to encourage people to swap their dirty stoves for cleaner ones.
