TAX CREDIT MAKES WOOD STOVES AND FIREPLACE INSERTS MORE AFFORDABLE |
As temperatures fall and thoughts turn to warding off the approaching cold weather, Americans have more incentive than ever to install a new wood or pellet-burning stove. That’s because homeowners can save significantly thanks to a federal consumer tax credit designed to encourage energy-conscious purchases. [FULL ARTICLE] |
| IRS Guidance on Tax Credit for Purchase of Biomass Stoves On June 1, 2009, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) finally issued its guidance for the 30% consumer tax credit (up to $1500) for the purchase and installation of a 75-percent efficient biomass-burning stove. |
| Top Tips to Green Your Home and Your Wallet The HPBA Communications Department recently completed and posted on the website, Top Tips to Green Your Home and Your Wallet, in conjunction with Earth Day, www.hpba.org/greenheat. There is a very handy PDF for retailers, and is available under the fact sheets pull down menu on the right-hand side. |
| Introducing FedEx Advantage® for MWHPBA Members HPBA is proud to support our members and has teamed up with FedEx to help boost your bottom line. As a HPBA member, you are now eligible to receive valuable discounts of up to 26% on select FedEx® shipping services and can also take advantage of additional savings on FedEx Freight® and FedEx National LTLSM. |
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| Economic Stimulus Bill Promotes Renewable Energy |
| Home Heat: a Rush for Alternatives |
| HPBA on Good Morning America |
| Here's some good news: FITS WORKS! |
| New Member Benefit - LABORCHEX |
| Jack Goldman Appointed President of the HPBA |
| NEW Liability Insurance Program |
| HPBA Program Networking Retailers with Each Other to Launch in May |
| Consumers take indoor comforts to great outdoors |
| The Small Business Health Fairness Act |
| EPA: 100 million breathing harmful air |
| Hearth Industry Statistics (Updated 3/5/2008) |
Barbecue Industry Statistics |
| These objective, information-packed fact sheets help consumers determine the right hearth, patio or barbecue product to fit their needs. |
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