SCHPBA Government Affairs

Policy Statement on Net Zero: “HPBA (SCHPBA) believes that it is critical to lower carbon emissions based on solid science and technology. Requiring communities to be all-electric does not achieve the intended reduction due to inefficiencies with generation, distribution, and lack of storage. A balanced energy portfolio including natural gas, propane, solid fuel, electricity, and existing and emerging renewable technologies is the most effective way to lower carbon emissions for our planet.”

What We Do

The SCHPBA Government Affairs Committee works to serve its members by advocating for the hearth industry’s interests in all levels of government and protecting the industry from restrictive public policy, regulation & legislation. The greatest challenge to our industry is government regulations that impact our livelihood. Knowledge is the key to protecting our businesses. The fireplace industry faces more government regulation than any other building material industry segment because we impact both the environment and energy – two of the most hotly debated areas of national concern. Regulation is formed at the national level; but it is almost always implemented at the local level. SCHPBA’s main focus is Government Affairs. We are your watch dog at the grassroots level, here to serve as a resource and advocate for your business. We should all understand the issues affecting our industry! Want to find out what’s happening in our region? Click here.

You Can Get Involved:

  • As a Representative – join our Government Affairs Committee! Host a legislative site visit at your business! Join us at the State Houses during lobby days!
  • As a Speaker – Help us educate building officials to understand how to inspect hearth appliances and the importance of correct installation. NEHPBA’s “Speaker’s Bureau” has our members instruct CEUs courses for AHJs on “Inspecting Hearth Appliances.”
  • As an Analyst/Helper – You may be part of your builders’ association, you work with builders, keep us updated on what you hear! Help us interpret the challenges of new building codes, help us position testimony to explain building challenges in layman’s terms, AND, most importantly always respond to Calls-to-Action that appear in your inbox!