FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 vs Stove Builder International 1.4 Series (Osburn 950

The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 is the cleaner burner: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 is the more efficient unit: 77% versus 74% HHV — more heat from every cord. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 produces more peak heat (27,168 vs 26,500 BTU/h), suiting roughly 800–1,100 sq ft. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 has the larger firebox (1.83 vs 1.55 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 is a catalytic stove and the Stove Builder International 1.4 Series (Osburn 950 a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.

FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 Stove Builder International 1.4 Series (Osburn 950
Appliance type wood-stove wood-stove
Combustion technology Catalytic Stove Non-Catalytic Stove
Certified fuel Crib Wood Cord Wood
Emission rate 1.1 g/hr 1.8 g/hr
Efficiency (HHV) 77 % 74 %
Heat output (low) 14291 BTU/h 12100 BTU/h
Heat output (high) 27168 BTU/h 26500 BTU/h
Firebox volume 1.83 cu ft 1.55 cu ft
Carbon monoxide 0.5 g/min 1.2 g/min
25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) Yes No
2020 NSPS compliant Yes Yes
Currently in production Yes Yes
EPA certification number 359-23 289-21
Covered model numbers CI2700-1, HI500-1 1.4 Series (Osburn 950, Escape 1200, Gateway 1400, Solution 1.4, Spark II, Fox, Déco Nano, S250, Harmony 1.4, HES140, Blue Ridge 100)

Frequently asked questions

Which burns cleaner, the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 or the Stove Builder International 1.4 Series (Osburn 950?

The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 1.4 Series (Osburn 950.

Are the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 and Stove Builder International 1.4 Series (Osburn 950 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.