June 2, 2009 Tax Credit Update!
On June 1, 2009, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) finally issued its guidance for the 30% consumer tax credit (up to $1500) for the purchase and installation of a 75-percent efficient biomass-burning stove.
Overall, this tax credit is an outstanding achievement for the biomass stove industry and will clearly increase demand for the products. Please consult your tax advisor if you have ANY questions about how this measure applies to your particular circumstance. More information on this tax credit will be made available as it is learned.
To read all details click here!
Top Tips to Green Your Home and Your Wallet from HPBA
The HPBA Communications Department recently completed Top Tips to Green Your Home and Your Wallet in conjunction with Earth Day. www.hpba.org/greenheat.
Here is a very handy PDF for retailers http://www.hpba.org/uploads/Green Heat Fact Sheet.pdf. Feel free to post this in your stores!
HPBA and FedEx
HPBA is proud to support our members and has teamed up with FedEx to help boost your bottom line. As a HPBA member, you are now eligible to receive valuable discounts of up to 26% on select FedEx®shipping services and can also take advantage of additional savings on FedEx Freight® and FedEx National LTLSM. Best of all, there are no costs and no minimum shipping requirements to take advantage of this great new member benefit.
HPBA members can now save:
- Up to 26% on select FedEx Express® U.S. services
- Up to 20% on select FedEx Express international services
- Up to 12% on select FedEx Ground® services
- Up to 10% on select FedEx Home Delivery® services
- Additional savings on FedEx Freight® and FedEx National LTLSM services
Click here and enter passcode [R2VRSR] to start saving now. If you have additional questions, please call 1-800-MEMBERS (1.800.636.2377, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, M-F) to speak to a dedicated member representative.
Within 7-10 business days of your enrollment, you should receive a Welcome Kit from FedEx, which contains detailed information about your shipping rates. Once you have enrolled in the FedEx savings program, your discounts will automatically be applied to your FedEx account number and you can enjoy these great savings every time you ship.
Free Consumer Brochures
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created an informational brochure about Wood Stoves entitled Your old Wood Stove's Dirty Little Secrets. In the brochure the EPA states that, "Old wood stoves manufactured before 1990 are inefficient. They waste firewood, pollute the air in your neighborhood and create dust inside your home. This is especially harmful for the more than 20 million people - including 6 million children - with asthma in the U.S."
Additionally, the EPA says that smoky stoves affect your health. "Small particles and pollutants in wood smoke are unhealthy for you and your family. Even occasional exposure to wood smoke can create problems such as watery eyes, stuffy noses, and chest tightness. Everyone may experience one or more of these symptoms, but children and older adults, and people with asthma or heart disease, are especially vulnerable. Particles can trigger asthma attacks and have been linked to heart attacks in people with heart disease."
To learn more about what you can do to encourage your customers to help keep both themslves and the environment healthy, check out the full brochure of Your
Old Wood Stove's Dirty Little Secrets on the EPA Web site at:
Great News!
Economic Stimulus Bill Promotes Renewable Energy to Consumers: New Legislation Increases Tax Credit for Homeowners
Arlington, VA – February 17, 2009: The 2009 Economic Stimulus legislation signed into law today by President Obama includes a 30% tax credit (up to $1,500) for the purchase in 2009 and 2010 of a 75%-efficient biomass-burning appliance as measured using a lower heating value. The tax credit provisions are extended improvements of the legislation that passed in October 2008. The major changes are an extension of the credit to 2010 and the increase on the credit from $300 to 30% of the total cost.
Liability Insurance now available for members!
Fill out the APPLICATION to get a quote for your company. Program includes discounts for members and NFI certified professionals
SGI Insurance Benefits for Members
We are excited to report that MidStates members who took advantage of the liability insurance policiesoffered throughSecurity Group International have saved an estimated average of 10%-15% on their premiums (this includes discounted rates for NFI certifications).
The retention rate for the entire program is in the 90+ percentile, which means that the coverage you receive through this HPBA affiliate will make it so that you do not have to worry year to year aboutavailability and cost. If youwould like toreceive more information about SGI andthe benefits available to you, please contact us and we will be happy to send you a brochure!
MidStates HPBA Office Depot Member Benefit Program
Office Depot offers one of the largest selections of office products in the world. Their Office Depot's Business Solution provides the everyday office essentials and business services that make work-life more productive.
HPBA members will receive discounts up to 10% off the retail website pricing for online purchases and up to 10% off the in-store purchases in Office Depot's U.S. stores. Because of store agreements in Canada, Canadian members will receive discounts off the retail website pricing for online purchases only.
Members receive additional discounts for online orders at the time of purchase over $150. Conveniently, members will also receive discounts when ordering via telephone or fax.
Delivery is free on all orders over $50. In most cases, orders placed by 5:00pm local time, will be delivered next day. (2 day out of area deliveries)
Members can set up their account by visiting HPBA's Member Benefits webpage at www.hpba.org/members/benefits.html, by contacting account manager, Jennifer Miller at Jennifer.miller@officedepot.com or (410)807-553.
Click here to view information about this program
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