FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 vs Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 is the cleaner burner: 0.65 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1 g/hr. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 is the more efficient unit: 78% versus 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 produces more peak heat (36,986 vs 24,488 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,500 sq ft. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 has the larger firebox (2.03 vs 0.98 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 is a catalytic stove and the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 | Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1 g/hr | 0.65 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 78 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14244 BTU/h | 14323 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 24488 BTU/h | 36986 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 0.98 cu ft | 2.03 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.32 g/min | 0.17 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 73-16 | 414-26 |
| Covered model numbers | F1500, I1500 | F445 V2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 or the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2: 0.65 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1 g/hr for the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500.
Are the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 and Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 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.