Beyond the Hearth: The SCHPBA Blog
There’s always something happening in the hearth, patio, and barbeque industry. Discover the latest SCHPBA news, industry insights, member stories, events, and ideas bringing our community together.
Senate Proposal Could Allow Gas Service to End Without Customer Consent
Does your house have gas heat? Under a controversial energy bill proposal, there’s a chance it could go electric. It’s a small measure, barely a paragraph, that the Massachusetts Senate tucked inside its 170-page energy bill, allowing utilities to sever gas service to a neighborhood if most people there want to go electric for heat instead. The intention is legal authorization to end natural gas when just a few customers don’t want to make the [...]
HPBA Releases 2016 Study on Hearth Product Ownership
Arlington, Va. (Sept. 16, 2016) – The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association releases its 2016 Hearth Ownership and Market Potential Study, which surveyed homeowners throughout North America on their experiences in relation to fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. “Understanding how homeowners interact with products is vital to setting up our industry for success,” said Jack Goldman, President & CEO of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association. “This study is just one example of how HPBA [...]
Reminders for Safe Fireplace Start Ups
PRESS RELEASE For September 2016 release As chilly evenings return and the thought of a crackling fireplace or woodstove warms the mood, keep safety in mind when starting that first fire. The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association has important safety tips for consumers: Make sure the fireplace damper is open. Make sure chimneys and vents are clear of creosote buildup or obstructions. Clean out ashes from previous wood fires. Don’t build too big a wood [...]
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Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association Commends Representatives Collin Peterson and Bob Goodlatte for Introducing Legislation Crucial for Success of the Stove and Heater Industries Arlington, VA – (January 11, 2017) – The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) applauds Congressmen Collin Peterson (D-MN) and Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) along with six other members of the U.S. House of Representatives for introducing legislation today to ensure regulatory fairness for wood appliance manufacturers, retailers, and consumers––wood and pellet [...]
This Father’s Day, Change Up Tradition by Grilling Breakfast for Dad
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association Offers Breakfast Recipes for Dad and the Entire Family Arlington, Va. – Dad deserves the best, starting with breakfast. This Father’s Day, Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) is encouraging a new tradition for dear ol’ dad: surprising him by grilling up a breakfast feast. “Father’s Day is the fourth most popular grilling day, when 49% of grill owners will be firing up their grill to prepare a celebratory meal,” [...]
Start Your Morning Right with Grilled Breakfast Recipes from Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association and Partners
Link to original article Arlington, Va. – It’s summertime and breakfast (or brunch) is often the one meal that families with hectic summer schedules can carve out to enjoy together. From classics like bacon and eggs to adventurous dishes such as warm cinnamon rolls, the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA) encourages people to cook their morning meal on the grill. “Grilling is quick, easy, and mess-free – a perfect cooking option for anytime of [...]