Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid vs Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b
The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b is the cleaner burner: 0.46 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr. The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid is the more efficient unit: 81% versus 80% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid produces more peak heat (54,510 vs 35,222 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,550–2,200 sq ft. The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid has the larger firebox (4.2 vs 2.8 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid | Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.1 g/hr | 0.46 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 81 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 12016 BTU/h | 15257 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 54510 BTU/h | 35222 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 4.2 cu ft | 2.8 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.48 g/min | 0.07 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 338-23 | 406-25 |
| Covered model numbers | 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid | Progress Hybrid 209b |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid or the Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b?
The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b: 0.46 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr for the Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid.
Are the Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid and Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b 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.