New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC vs Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9
The Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 is the cleaner burner: 1.5 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr. The Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 is the more efficient unit: 75% versus 70% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 produces more peak heat (31,700 vs 28,901 BTU/h), suiting roughly 900–1,250 sq ft. The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC has the larger firebox (1.4 vs 1.03 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC | Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Cord Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.7 g/hr | 1.5 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 70 % | 75 % |
| Heat output (low) | 11079 BTU/h | 8500 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 28901 BTU/h | 31700 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.4 cu ft | 1.03 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 6.1 g/min | 0.6 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 66-16 | 299-22 |
| Covered model numbers | 21NC | 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 New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC or the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9?
The Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9: 1.5 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr for the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC.
Are the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC 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.