• Pro-active voice for the industry.
• Members include: manufacturers, distributors, dealers, gas contractors, gas utilities, testing agencies, and government authorities.
• A liaison between consumers, the industry, legislative and regulatory bodies.

• Influence government policy through effective representation.
• Promote the environmental benefits of natural gas verses other fuels.
• Educate the consumer.
• Explain the cost effectiveness of natural gas.
• Promote the wise use of energy:
  • identify beneficial product features.
  • inform about quality registration programs.
  • work together to improve safety and workmanship standards.
  • share trade related information.
  • organize instructional workshops.
  • focus on product upgrades and code changes.
  • encourage safe, code-complying installations.
  • assist in the development of province-wide Gas Fireplace training courses.
• Promote the industry:
  • trade magazines
  • newspaper articles
  • point of purchase materials
  • brochures
• Act as a national voice
  • work with other provincial groups to form a National Body to protect and promote industry
  • messages and concerns.
• Provide future direction
  • The Gas Fireplace Association of British Columbia strives to improve performance and strengthen the gas industry as it prepares to meet the demands that will be placed on it in future years.

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