FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R vs Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211
The Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 is the cleaner burner: 0.5 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.95 g/hr. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R is the more efficient unit: 78% versus 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 produces more peak heat (45,317 vs 33,155 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,300–1,800 sq ft. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R has the larger firebox (2.92 vs 2.43 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 Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R | Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.95 g/hr | 0.5 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 78 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13794 BTU/h | 14426 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 33155 BTU/h | 45317 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.92 cu ft | 2.43 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.44 g/min | 0.04 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 | 33-16 |
| Covered model numbers | Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R, I300A) | Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R or the Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211?
The Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211: 0.5 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.95 g/hr for the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R.
Are the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R and Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 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.