HNI CORPORATION
Lobbying for HNI CORPORATION · Manufacturing, workplace furnishings, residential building products
Shared information regarding the scope of products HNI manufactures and our manufacturing footprint. Broadly shared information on how tariffs may impact our operations.
Discussed the potential impact of New Source Performance Standards for wood heaters, a new federal reference method for testing those products, and overall impact of these regulations on our residential building products division. Emphasized the need for manufacturer input and that any changes will require our company to redesign products, additional testing and compliance efforts. Urged adoption of realistic emissions standards that manufacturers can meet with an appropriate transition period.
Notified lawmakers about the repeal of the Biomass Tax Credit retaining the Biomass Tax Credit, a piece of the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit/25C. Explained how loss of the tax credit hurts the market for wood heaters, and our dealers who sell them.