Stop Sales Tax on Remodeling Services
CALL TO ACTION - ILLINOIS MEMBERS HBAI has received reports that the Illinois General Assembly may place sales tax onto remodeling...
How an Orange County project is helping builders meet a mandate for ‘net zero’ homes
With the deadline less than four years away to start building homes that produce all their own power, California’s housing industry faces...
HPBA Seeks Feedback on EPA Burn Wise Program
HPBA is looking for a few good retailers and manufacturers' representatives who are interested in providing feedback to the Environmental...
State Minimum Wage Laws: Which States Might See Action This Year?
Since 2014, there has been no shortage of state activity aimed at raising the minimum wage—whether it be legislatively or by popular...
Proposed Fire Pit Ban in Schiller Park, IL
Southwest Fireplace Speaks on Behalf of Our Industry On February 18, 2016, Schiller Park, IL had a second discussion at their board...
Missouri State Energy Plan
On October 15th, Missouri's Department of Economic Development released a new Comprehensive State Energy Plan, which included...
Are You Compliant? NSPS Update
The NSPS number for Step 1 is 4.5 grams per hours. This covers all wood stoves, wood inserts, and pellet stoves. Retailers are no longer...
Safety Standard for Hot Glass-Front Fireplaces Takes Effect
Industry Urges Supervision and Adding Barriers to Keep Kids Safe ARLINGTON, VA, January 5, 2015. Starting January 1, 2015, all newly...
Congress Extends the Wood and Pellet Stove Tax Credit
Congress Extends the Wood and Pellet Stove Tax Credit for Two Years Through 2016 On Friday, December 18, 2015, President Obama signed the...
