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January 14, 2026

Michigan House Passes “Ban on Bans” Bill Protecting Gas & Propane in Homes

The Michigan House of Representatives approved bipartisan legislation, House Bill 4486, that would prevent local governments from banning natural gas or propane appliances, including stoves, water hea...

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January 08, 2026

Announcing Eric Hash, CAE as Executive Director of the Southeast Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (SEHPBA)

The Southeast Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (SEHPBA) has selected Eric Hash, CAE as Executive Director.   Hash was the unanimous choice of the SEHPBA screening committee. “Eri...

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January 06, 2026

Cindy Wise Announces Retirement from SEHPBA

After more than a decade of service as Executive Director of the Southeast Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (SEHPBA), Cindy Wise retired in December 2025. Wise has been a central figure in the...

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December 12, 2025

In Memoriam: John Andrew Litchfield

    HPBA extends its condolences to Laura Litchfield, President of HPBA Canada, and her family on the passing of her husband, John Andrew Litchfield, on December 4, 2025, in Huntsv...

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December 10, 2025

Highlights from the StoveTeam: December

This month, your support can make a real difference. Every donation your company makes to StoveTeam International helps families replace their open-fire, rudimentary stoves with clean, fuel-efficie...

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December 10, 2025

HPBA Hot Five Infographic: Insurance

iframe { width: 100%; height: 600px; border: none; } HPBA's first-ever Hot Five Infographic is here! It offers a quick look at what insurance pol...

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December 09, 2025

New York Postpones Implementation of All-Electric Building Code Pending Appeal 

  The State of New York has agreed to delay implementation of its All-Electric Building Code statute while legal challenges continue in the appeals court. The postponement, which will take eff...

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December 09, 2025

IRS Adds New QM Number Requirement to Biomass Tax Credit Form

The IRS has released the updated Form 5695 (Residential Energy Credits) for the 2025 tax year. Taxpayers claiming the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit must now include the four-character Quali...

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December 09, 2025

Fuel Choice Bill Advances to Full House Consideration

H.R. 3699, the Energy Choice Act, passed the House Energy & Commerce Committee, moving closer to a House floor vote. The bipartisan bill would protect consumer access to multiple energy options, i...

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December 09, 2025

Highlights from the National Fireplace Institute -- Wishing You a Warm and Prosperous Holiday Season

As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the fireplace retailers and service professionals who keep homes warm and inviting throughout the year....

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