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,“Association Calendar,” : Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News, January 3, 2005 (library card access required) lobbies for legislation at federal and state levels,“BBQ lobby has stake in cleaner air,” Politico, July 2, 2007 and provides data on sales and manufacturing output for the hearth industry.“Wood Heat Rises Again,” Christian Science Monitor, October 21, 2008 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.“Outdoor Home Heater Makers Agree to Pollution Cutbacks,” New York Times, February 1, 2007“Finding Savings Around the Fire,” New York Times, December 11, 2005
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External links Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association