FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R vs Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 is the cleaner burner: 0.49 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 72% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 produces more peak heat (35,722 vs 33,155 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,000–1,450 sq ft. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R has the larger firebox (2.92 vs 2.03 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R | Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.95 g/hr | 0.49 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 78 % | 72 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13794 BTU/h | 13212 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 33155 BTU/h | 35722 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.92 cu ft | 2.03 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.44 g/min | 0.6 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 376-24 | 361-24 |
| Covered model numbers | Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R, I300A) | F445 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products Alterra Pro I3000 Series (I300R or the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445: 0.49 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 Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 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.