Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association Explained
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) is a U.S. trade organization that represents hearth appliance manufacturers, designers and retailers.
Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, HPBA hosts industry conferences,[1] lobbies for legislation at federal and state levels,[2] and provides data on sales and manufacturing output for the hearth industry.[3] HPBA has also worked with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to encourage the manufacturing and installation of hearth appliances that produce lower levels of air pollution.[4] [5]
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Notes and References
- http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-8212095_ITM “Association Calendar,” : Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News, January 3, 2005 (library card access required)
- http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0707/4761.html “BBQ lobby has stake in cleaner air,” Politico, July 2, 2007
- http://features.csmonitor.com/environment/2008/10/21/wood-heat-rises-again/ “Wood Heat Rises Again,” Christian Science Monitor, October 21, 2008
- https://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/01/nyregion/01wood.html?n=Top/Reference/Times%20Topics/Subjects/E/Environment&pagewanted=all “Outdoor Home Heater Makers Agree to Pollution Cutbacks,” New York Times, February 1, 2007
- https://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/11/business/yourmoney/11stove.html?pagewanted=print “Finding Savings Around the Fire,” New York Times, December 11, 2005
