Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 vs Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro
The Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 is the cleaner burner: 1.5 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2 g/hr. The Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro is the more efficient unit: 76% versus 75% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro produces more peak heat (50,200 vs 31,700 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,450–2,000 sq ft. The Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro has the larger firebox (2.26 vs 1.03 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 | Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Cord Wood | Cord Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.5 g/hr | 2 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 75 % | 76 % |
| Heat output (low) | 8500 BTU/h | 14300 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 31700 BTU/h | 50200 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.03 cu ft | 2.26 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.6 g/min | 1 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 299-22 | 337-22 |
| Covered model numbers | 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9, Matrix 1900, CW2100, Green Mountain Insert 50, HEI90, Archway 1500, Blue Ridge 150-I) | Bistro Series (Bistro, Gusto, Pyra, 600, HEC240, IW600) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 or the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro?
The Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9: 1.5 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2 g/hr for the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro.
Are the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 and Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro 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.