
HPBA Submits Comments to EPA on Proposed COVID-19 Sell-Through Relief from NSPS Deadlines
On July 6, 2020, HPBA submitted comments to EPA in support of its proposed sell-through package which, if enacted, would provide ...

Biomass Stove Tax Credit Included in House Infrastructure Bill
The “INVEST in America Act” (H.R. 2), infrastructure legislation that passed the U.S. House of Representatives on July 1, contained...

Donation of Remaining Step 1 Wood Heaters and Parts for Tax Deduction
With the Step 2 effective date quickly approaching, it can be expected that businesses will have some Step 1 stoves left in their...


Sell Through for Step 1 Products: NOT a Done Deal
We initially believed EPA was considering a Direct Final Rule to extend the sell-through for 60 days immediately after May 15, 2020....


Urge Congress to Provide Step 1 Sell Through Period in COVID-19 Relief Package
The U.S. Congress has been working on multiple pieces of legislation that would provide relief to Americans in the wake of impacts by the...

New U.S. Federal Law Impacts Licensing for Spouses of Military Personnel
A new law was enacted recently that impacts a small group of Americans: spouses of military personnel who have an occupational license...

Promoting the Biomass Stove Tax Credit
As you know, the biomass stove tax credit of $300 was extended for purchases made since January 1, 2018 until December 31, 2020. Tax...

Biomass Stove Tax Credit Has Been Extended!
Thank you to everyone who reached out to their Senators in the last 24 hours. The biomass stove tax credit was passed by Congress earlier...

HPBA Government Affairs Academy set for July 2020
The sharp increase in local cities banning – or considering a ban of – natural gas in new homes has sparked tremendous interest in the...


HPBA Day on Capital Hill a Success
On Thursday, October 24th, nearly 30 HPBA members met with more than 60 congressional offices to promote changeout program legislation...