Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro vs Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid
The Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid is the cleaner burner: 0.9 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2 g/hr. The Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 76% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro produces more peak heat (50,200 vs 47,138 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,450–2,000 sq ft. The Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid has the larger firebox (4.14 vs 2.26 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro is a non-catalytic stove and the Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid a catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro | Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Cord Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 2 g/hr | 0.9 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 76 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14300 BTU/h | 11598 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 50200 BTU/h | 47138 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.26 cu ft | 4.14 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1 g/min | 0.484 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 337-22 | 381-24 |
| Covered model numbers | Bistro Series (Bistro, Gusto, Pyra, 600, HEC240, IW600) | Liberty NexGen-Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro or the Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid?
The Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid: 0.9 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2 g/hr for the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro.
Are the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro and Travis Industries Liberty 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.