FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R vs Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9
The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R is the cleaner burner: 0.95 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.5 g/hr. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R is the more efficient unit: 78% versus 75% HHV — more heat from every cord. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R produces more peak heat (33,155 vs 31,700 BTU/h), suiting roughly 950–1,350 sq ft. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R has the larger firebox (2.92 vs 1.03 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R is a catalytic stove and the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R | Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Cord Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.95 g/hr | 1.5 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 78 % | 75 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13794 BTU/h | 8500 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 33155 BTU/h | 31700 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.92 cu ft | 1.03 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.44 g/min | 0.6 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 376-24 | 299-22 |
| Covered model numbers | Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R, I300A) | 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9, Matrix 1900, CW2100, Green Mountain Insert 50, HEI90, Archway 1500, Blue Ridge 150-I) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R or the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9?
The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R: 0.95 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.5 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9.
Are the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R and Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 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.