"Candidly, next year may be the year of litigation more than legislation." In this episode, Tim sits down with Jason Tolleson (Senior Director of Government Affairs, HPBA) just forty-eight hours after an election that flipped the House, flipped the Senate, and broke up Republican trifectas in states across the country. The breathing room the hearth industry has enjoyed on regulation? It's about to get challenged—and Jason lays out exactly what to do about it. In this episode, Tim and Jason cover: - What the industry does when a representative you've spent years building a relationship with loses their seat overnight—and why the answer is the same thing a retailer does when a good customer moves away - How AI's massive power drain and six-dollar-a-gallon heating oil in the Northeast turn affordability and resiliency into the industry's strongest story yet—one that plays on both sides of the aisle - Where national fuel choice stands after two years of work, why conflicting circuit court decisions in New York, Illinois, and California may push this fight to the Supreme Court, and what EPA's December 15th draft rule deadline means for cord and pellet heaters Don't miss this one—because providing safe, clean, affordable heat isn't a red or blue issue, and whether you're facing new committee chairs in Washington or a new trifecta in your own state, the playbook starts with showing up and telling your story. —— Links from this episode: Explore the complete fireplace offering from Napoleon:: www.napoleon.com —— This episode is a production of The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association and The Fire Time Network. You can learn more about the HPBA—and get involved—by visiting https://www.hpba.org Get free access to The Fire Time Magazine every month by going to https://www.itsfiretime.com/subscribe
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Nov 10 202614 mins