Travis Industries Rockport 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 0.73 g/hr. They tie on efficiency at 80% HHV. The Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid produces more peak heat (42,722 vs 35,222 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,200–1,700 sq ft. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b has the larger firebox (2.8 vs 2.04 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid is a catalytic stove and the Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid | Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.73 g/hr | 0.46 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 12594 BTU/h | 15257 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 42722 BTU/h | 35222 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.04 cu ft | 2.8 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.493 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 | 362-24 | 406-25 |
| Covered model numbers | Rockport NexGen-Hybrid | Progress Hybrid 209b |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Travis Industries Rockport 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 0.73 g/hr for the Travis Industries Rockport NexGen-Hybrid.
Are the Travis Industries Rockport 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.