Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) vs Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid
The Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid is the cleaner burner: 0.73 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1 g/hr. They tie on efficiency at 80% HHV. The Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid produces more peak heat (42,722 vs 30,194 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,200–1,700 sq ft. The Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) has the larger firebox (2.63 vs 2.04 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) | Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1 g/hr | 0.73 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 9023 BTU/h | 12594 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 30194 BTU/h | 42722 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.63 cu ft | 2.04 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.704 g/min | 0.493 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 123-18 | 362-24 |
| Covered model numbers | Princess PI29 Insert | Rockport NexGen-Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) or the Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid?
The Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid: 0.73 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1 g/hr for the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2).
Are the Blaze King Industries Princess PI29 Insert (2) and Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid both EPA certified?
Yes — both appear on the U.S. EPA's current list of certified wood heaters, and every figure on this page comes from their certification records.