Where our info comes from

Wood and pellet stoves

The EPA Certified Wood Heater Database: smoke, efficiency, heat output, firebox size and test fuel for all 265 currently certified room heaters. Checked Nov 1, 2026.

Burn bans and local rules

Each area's page links to the agency that enforces the rule. We only list a rule after reading it on the official page. Anything we haven't confirmed yet is labeled. 14 areas, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Electric fireplaces

Specs and prices from Touchstone's own product listings, 50 models, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Federal smoke limits

40 CFR Part 60, Subpart AAA (eCFR §60.532): 2.0 grams/hour for new wood heaters, or 2.5 under the cord-wood test option, since May 15, 2020.

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