Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C vs Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2
Both stoves carry the same certified emission rate: 1.1 g/hr. They tie on efficiency at 77% HHV. The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C produces more peak heat (37,102 vs 36,214 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,500 sq ft. The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C has the larger firebox (2 vs 1.9 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C | Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.1 g/hr | 1.1 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 12879 BTU/h | 11757 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 37102 BTU/h | 36214 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2 cu ft | 1.9 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 2.11 g/min | 0.3 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 164-18 | 394-25 |
| Covered model numbers | Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C | C550 V2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C or the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2?
They are tied: both are certified at 1.1 g/hr of particulates.
Are the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C and Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 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.