Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association

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,[1] lobbies for legislation at federal and state levels,[2] and provides data on sales and manufacturing output for the hearth industry.[3] 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.[4][5]

References
  1. “Association Calendar,” : Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News, January 3, 2005 (library card access required)
  2. “BBQ lobby has stake in cleaner air,” Politico, July 2, 2007
  3. “Wood Heat Rises Again,” Christian Science Monitor, October 21, 2008
  4. “Outdoor Home Heater Makers Agree to Pollution Cutbacks,” New York Times, February 1, 2007
  5. “Finding Savings Around the Fire,” New York Times, December 11, 2005


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