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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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Vented Hearth Products & DOE
Background information and updates regarding the recent Department of Energy efficiency rule.

2009/2010 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

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

2011-10-07: The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) Applauds Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers' Letter to Energy Secretary Steven Chu.

2011-09-30: HPBA sends a letter to DOE Sec. Chu in addition to a memo urging members to submit comments and contact their U.S. Representative.

2011-09-01: HPBA and members submit testimony at a DOE hearing on Direct Heating Equipment: Energy Conservation Standards Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR).

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

2010-12-21: Obama signs tax package, extends tax credit for biomass heating appliances

2010-10-29: ACORE releases an interactive map on renewable energy in America

2010-10-18: Pennsylvania DEP publishes outdoor wood-fired boiler (OWB) regulation

2010-10-01: Small businesses speak out against the NSPS revision process

2010-09-15: HPBA's formal comments on the NSPS Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act

2010-07-20: HPBA formalizes coalition of gas hearth manufacturers to fight against DOE regulation on decorative gas hearth products

2010-04-20: What is the NSPS Initiative?

 
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