[BlueStreak]

"The new rules do not apply to wood heaters already in use or to residential fireplaces, backyard fire containers or fire pits used by campers and beachgoers. Nor do they apply to smokers, wood-fired barbecues or pizza ovens."

So, unless you are planning to use wood for primary heat after 2015, you have nothing to worry about. And, even then, only if the unit is manufactured after 2015.

If your gonna do it, do it now.

Me? I prefer gas heat anyways, it's easier, really not all that expensive and cleaner. So I really couldn't care less.

However, I imagine the initial cost of installing wood based heat will rise substantially.

Question; I wonder how they propose reducing emissions from woodstoves?

I know in industry, we separate particulates from exhaust with cyclonic separators and bag houses. Gases are burned off with an afterburner just upstream of the stacks. But, that is on a much larger scale.

Dave