Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 vs MF Fire Nova 2C

The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 is the cleaner burner: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr. The MF Fire Nova 2C is the more efficient unit: 78% versus 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 produces more peak heat (36,214 vs 21,009 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,450 sq ft. The MF Fire Nova 2C has the larger firebox (2.33 vs 1.9 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.

Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 MF Fire Nova 2C
Appliance type wood-stove wood-stove
Combustion technology Catalytic Stove Catalytic Stove
Certified fuel Crib Wood Cord Wood
Emission rate 1.1 g/hr 1.4 g/hr
Efficiency (HHV) 77 % 78 %
Heat output (low) 11757 BTU/h 19012 BTU/h
Heat output (high) 36214 BTU/h 21009 BTU/h
Firebox volume 1.9 cu ft 2.33 cu ft
Carbon monoxide 0.3 g/min 0.515 g/min
25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) Yes Yes
2020 NSPS compliant Yes Yes
Currently in production Yes Yes
EPA certification number 394-25 401-25
Covered model numbers C550 V2 Nova 2C, Nova 2C Tower

Frequently asked questions

Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 or the MF Fire Nova 2C?

The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr for the MF Fire Nova 2C.

Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 and MF Fire Nova 2C 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.