Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 vs Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9
The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 is the cleaner burner: 0.67 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.5 g/hr. The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 is the more efficient unit: 81% versus 75% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 produces more peak heat (33,396 vs 31,700 BTU/h), suiting roughly 950–1,350 sq ft. The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 has the larger firebox (3.16 vs 1.03 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 is a hybrid and the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 | Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Hybrid | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Cord Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.67 g/hr | 1.5 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 81 % | 75 % |
| Heat output (low) | 15069 BTU/h | 8500 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 33396 BTU/h | 31700 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 3.16 cu ft | 1.03 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.23 g/min | 0.6 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 162-18 | 299-22 |
| Covered model numbers | Green Mountain 80 8680 | 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9, Matrix 1900, CW2100, Green Mountain Insert 50, HEI90, Archway 1500, Blue Ridge 150-I) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 or the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9?
The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680: 0.67 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.5 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9.
Are the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 and Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 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.