HPBA and manufacturers, including Rasmussen, continue to engage the Department of Energy (DOE) as well as other “interest groups”, such as National Resource Defense Council (NRDC) and American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) to bring sense to the energy conservation rules that affect decorative gas fireplaces enacted by DOE last year.

HPBA filed a lawsuit to protect our rights, but is trying to negotiate a solution rather than litigate. Much of our industry's efforts have been under the umbrella of Privileged Attorney-Client communications, but rest assured that the industry is trying to find an solution amenable to our industry. Another meeting between HPBA, DOE, NRDC and ACEEE will take place in mid-March. Stay tuned …

August 2024

– Labor Day Hours
– Tailgating with Solaire Portable Infrared Grills
– New Bromic Controls

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May 2024

— Memorial Day Holiday Closure Schedule
— A Memorial Day Remembrance

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April 2024

– NEW Price Lists – Same as the Old Price Lists
– NEW “RasBox.com” KnowledgeBase
– Why V-Grates?

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November 2023

– Happy Veterans Day – November 11, 2023
– Bromic – New product announcement and Revised Price List
– New “VRP” Standing Pilot with Variable Flame Height Remote Control
– Holiday Closure Schedule

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