Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT vs Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2
The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT is the cleaner burner: 0.3 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.65 g/hr. They tie on efficiency at 77% HHV. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 produces more peak heat (36,986 vs 15,906 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 1.31 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT 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.
| Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT | 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 | 0.3 g/hr | 0.65 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 10665 BTU/h | 14323 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 15906 BTU/h | 36986 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.31 cu ft | 2.03 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.82 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 | 115-18 | 414-26 |
| Covered model numbers | Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT | F445 V2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT or the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2?
The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT: 0.3 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.65 g/hr for the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2.
Are the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT 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.