Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid vs Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)
The Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid is the cleaner burner: 0.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr. They tie on efficiency at 80% HHV. The Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid produces more peak heat (47,514 vs 38,594 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,350–1,900 sq ft. The Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid has the larger firebox (3.135 vs 1.4 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid | Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.6 g/hr | 1.4 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 10733 BTU/h | 12252 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 47514 BTU/h | 38594 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 3.135 cu ft | 1.4 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.548 g/min | 1.322 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 365-24 | 306-22 |
| Covered model numbers | 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid | Answer NexGen Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid or the Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)?
The Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid: 0.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr for the Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2).
Are the Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid and Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) 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.