Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C 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 1.1 g/hr. The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C is the more efficient unit: 77% versus 72% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C produces more peak heat (37,102 vs 35,722 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,500 sq ft. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 has the larger firebox (2.03 vs 2 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.) F445 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.1 g/hr | 0.49 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 72 % |
| Heat output (low) | 12879 BTU/h | 13212 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 37102 BTU/h | 35722 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2 cu ft | 2.03 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 2.11 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 | 164-18 | 361-24 |
| Covered model numbers | Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C | F445 |
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.) F445?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr for the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C.
Are the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Encore 2040-CAT-C 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.