Government Affairs
HPBA Works for You

The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association's Government Affairs Department works to serve its members' businesses by advocating the industry's interests to all levels of government, promoting the industry's growth, and protecting the industry from restrictive public policy and regulation.
HPBA works on pro-industry federal and state legislation and supports HPBA affiliates, especially through local Code Coordinators. We advocate for NFI-trained installers in our industry, work on small business issues, building codes and standards for both the U.S. and Canada, and have been actively promoting wood stove changeout programs in the U.S. and Canada.
HPBA Members can access all up to date information through our new member portal, including current New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Tax Credit updates. Not a member? Don't worry! You can join North America's premier association dedicated to hearth, patio and barbecue products. Join here!
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Glass Fronts Portal
HPBA Members can access this portal for more information about the Glass Fronts issue. Feel free to email us for access instructions at governmentaffairs@hpba.org.
Vented Hearth Products & DOE
Background information and updates regarding the recent Department of Energy efficiency rule.
2012/2013 Tax Credit Information
Consumer tax credit information and Q&A Updates
Members Portal
HPBA Members can now access a new Members Portal to receive up-to-date industry information. Email us at governmentaffairs@hpba.org to find out how!
The NSPS Initiative
Get the latest updates on our new web portal. Members get access to all of the latest industry information!
News & Updates
2013-02-08: HPBA Victorious in DOE Challenge
2012-10-24: DOE Legislative Update on Bipartisan House Bill
2012-09-11: Report on HPBA's Oral Arguments in U.S. Court of Appeals in DC Circuit
2012-08-01: Updates to Glass Fronts Section
2012-02-22: Comments on the DOE Regulatory Action, Featuring Leslie Bortz, President of the Robert H. Peterson Company
2012-01-24: Presentation Given to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) by HPBA on the Glass Fronts Issue
2012-01-04: HPBA Responds to DOE's Reducing Regulatory Burden Request for Information
2012-01-03: HPBA Files Opening Brief in the Case of HPBA v. U.S. DOE
2011-10-19: HPBA Board Members Meet With Members of Congress
2011-10-14: HPBA Staff, Members, and Others Submit NOPR Comments to DOE
2011-08-17: HPBA regulatory update for 2011
2011-08-08: HPBA submits comments to the CPSC regarding possible regulations of glass fronts on gas fireplaces









