HPBExpo Connect Will Bring the Industry Together The Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association announced today that HPBExpo 2021, scheduled to be in Louisville, will now be an all-virtual event. HPBExpo Connect will take place on the same dates, June 23-26, 2021, and be completely online. “Going all virtual gives us a great opportunity to reach … Continue reading HPBExpo Goes Virtual
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Ban on Gas Ban Bills in Our Affiliate Throughout 2020, an increasing number of jurisdictions (both cities and states) began considering new “decarbonization” initiatives that will severely limit – or even ban – natural gas and propane in new homes. Three states in our affiliate, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia, are working on legislation to prevent … Continue reading Fuel Choice Legislation Initiatives
Emily McGee, Director – Communications, HPBA It’s extremely cold out there for most of North America. To make this more dangerous, many parts of the country and millions of households are also coping with power outages. It is our hope that those who are affected by this terrible combination have the comfort of a fireplace or … Continue reading Stay Warm and Safe with Your Fireplace
Following the ASHRAE Board of Directors approval of Addendum ‘A’ (restricting vent-free appliances in ASHRAE-compliant homes to the point they are essentially not allowed), those who were opposed to the addendum are working towards an appeal. However, in January, the 62.2 Committee introduced a new motion to ban vent-free appliances in 62.2-compliant homes outright. The … Continue reading Update: ASHRAE 62.2
JANUARY 11, 2021 UPDATE: A spending legislation and pandemic relief package was signed into law at the very end of December and included a long sought-after tax credit for wood and pellet heaters. These systems, whether they are stoves purchased to heat space or larger, whole home heating systems, will now qualify for a renewable energy … Continue reading Major Biomass Stove Tax Credit Changes in 2021
If you are a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep you are well on your way to also obtaining an NFI Certification. Two years ago, we broke our certification exams into two parts. To be NFI certified, you have to pass the Core Knowledge exam as well as the exam for the fuel type(s) you want to be … Continue reading Special NFI Announcement for CSIA Certified Chimney Sweeps
Reading Rock+CCL and Suburban Fireplace & Patio, Inc., have combined resources forming Reading Rock+CCL Installation Services LLC, the most comprehensive distributor and installer of gas, wood and electric hearth products and services in central Ohio. With this expansion of hearth product and service offerings, Reading Rock+CCL now offers a ‘one stop shop’ for fireplace and … Continue reading Reading Rock+CCL Expanding Services in Central Ohio to Include Hearth
Significant Vent-Free Restrictions Approved by ASHRAE 62.2 Board In a surprising turn of events, the ASHRAE Board of Directors voted to approve ASHRAE 62.2 Addendum ‘a’ for publication, despite having rejected the same addendum last year. As a reminder, Addendum ‘a’ will reduce the allowable emissions of NO2 to about 10% of what was previously … Continue reading Significant Vent-Free Restrictions Approved
The $300 tax credit for purchasing a qualifying biomass stove is set to expire on December 31, 2020. In order to claim the credit on a 2020 tax return, both the purchase AND complete installation must happen on or before December 31, 2020. See our tax credit website page for more information, including FAQs, consumer … Continue reading Biomass Stove Tax Credit Expires December 31, 2020
Registration is now open for HPBExpo 2021, June 23-26 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Register here and join in the excitement of a new Expo city!