The Federal Government makes it official: it will cost more to heat this winter in most regions
Anyone who has purchased gasoline recently already suspects that energy may cost more this winter, but some families, in some parts of the country, may be in for a really big surprise. On October 13th the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their annual report known as the Winter Fuels Outlook. In this assessment, EIA calculates home heating costs for four regions of the U.S., and the five major fuels used, based on the most recent weather and energy price
HPBExpo 2022 Registration and Housing are Open
It’s Time for us to reconnect in person! March 2-5 in Atlanta, Georgia – Be sure to register and select your housing for HPBExpo 2022 Attendee Registration Exhibitor Registration Housing Registration OnPeak is the official housing partner for HPBExpo. Please be aware that there have been cases in the past where attendees and exhibitors booked with a third-party company and their reservations were not valid upon arrival. HPBExpo and your safety Rest assured that HPBA has the
HPBA’s Women’s Mentoring Program
HPBA’s Women’s Mentoring Program officially began on September 21st with the program’s kickoff call. About 50 women are participating in the program, making up a mixture of retailers, distributors, sweeps, manufacturers’ reps, and distributors. Participants are located all over the U.S. and Canada. Mentors and mentees were matched, to the extent possible, based on several preferences, such as a role in the industry, geography, and specific development goals. HPBA has recei
Be Ready for the Season: Study Up on the Tax Credit Details
As the selling season draws nearer, HPBA has been receiving an increasing number of inquiries about the tax credit from consumers – a sure sign that customers are out shopping, but sometimes receiving incorrect or outdated advice. Make sure you are up to date on the tax credit and what it means. Be a resource to your customers. HPBA has an extensive FAQs resource about the wood and pellet heater tax credit, as well as a shareable consumer handout. Visit HPBA’s website to ans
2021 Online Membership Directory
HPBA is pleased to present the online HPBA 2021 Membership Directory and Products Guide. This online directory, which replaces the printed version from previous years, is accessible on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Features include hyperlinked web addresses, phone numbers, and emails for your convenience. In addition, the index function provides a simple way to navigate and find specific member information. Below is the Member Directory link and instructions on how to nav
