27 August 2019
Rhode Island Northeast HPBA Members:
We recently learned of a state Executive Order signed by Governor Raimondo on July 8, 2019 that creates a “Heating Sector Transformation” group to explore ways to reduce emissions from the heating sector. According to the state, approximately 35% of Rhode Island's greenhouse gas emissions are emitted due to heating; and 40% of RI's total consumption of energy is from heating including natural gas and propane. The group’s recommendations must be made public on or by April 22, 2020.
This directly affects the heating sector in Rhode Island, including all wood, pellet, and natural gas and propane fueled hearth products.
The Executive Order is a follow-up to the Resilient Rhode Island Act of 2014, which established targets for Rhode Island to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 10% below 1990 levels by 2020, to 45% below 1990 levels by 2035, and to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050.
At this time, Northeast HPBA is still gathering information about this group and how we can make recommendations to ensure our products and industry are taken into consideration.
Please contact Karen Luther (Karen@nehpba.org) for more information.
22 August 2019
The Wood Heater Emissions Reduction Act has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would establish a federal fund for woodstove changeout programs.
Changeout programs, which have been proven to be effective at improving air quality and helping people afford new, EPA-certified heaters, have been ongoing for decades, but often rely on unstable sources of funds like environmental settlements and state budgets. This bill would provide for funds to replace older, non-certified woodstoves, hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces.
Act NOW and let your Senators know that our country needs this legislation to be passed into law!
NEHPBA members - click HERE to support this program. It is important to the future of our industry and your business.
5 July 2019
Since 1985, the Northeast Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (NEHPBA) has represented the interests of the hearth industry in the Northeast. NEHPBA was originally incorporated in January 1985 as the Northeast Solid Fuel Alliance (NESFA) in recognition of the unique demands of business in the Northeast. At that time, there were a significant number of nationally prominent hearth appliance manufacturers in the region, as well as a strong base of distributors, retailer, installers and associated members. It was determined that a regional association could better address the localized needs of the membership that were beyond the scope of the national trade association.
In June of 1992, NESFA members voted to become the first affiliated member of the national Hearth Products Association (HPA). NESFA ceded membership of manufacturer members to HPA, focusing its full attention on the needs of the retail and associated membership. Acknowledging the affiliation with HPA, NESFA changed its name to the Northeast Hearth Products Association (NEHPA).
In 2002, NEHPA became the Northeast Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (NEHPBA) in conjunction with the merger of the national HPA with the Barbecue Industry Association to become the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), thus recognizing the diversification of the modern industry. The NEHPBA name has remained since 2002.
The general membership elects the 15-member Board of Directors which is represented by the various membership categories within the organization and the Board governs NEHPBA.
NEHPBA maintains permanent offices in Sudbury, MA. Membership is open to hearth, patio and/or barbecue-related businesses. NEHPBA is an affiliate in good standing with HPBA. One of the smallest affiliates geographically, NEHPBA consistently boasts one of the most active and involved memberships in the country.
Members of the Northeast Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (NEHPBA) and its regional Affiliates are the leading companies that produce, sell, or service appliances and accessories in the hearth and barbecue industries in North America. Join today to take advantage of all the benefits your company will receive.
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