Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 is the cleaner burner: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 is the more efficient unit: 77% versus 75% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 produces more peak heat (36,214 vs 30,149 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,450 sq ft. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 has the larger firebox (1.9 vs 1.37 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 is a catalytic stove and the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.1 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 75 % |
| Heat output (low) | 11757 BTU/h | 12315 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 36214 BTU/h | 30149 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.9 cu ft | 1.37 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.3 g/min | 1.4 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 | 378-24 |
| Covered model numbers | C550 V2 | NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2, Vista Classic LE2, NEO 1.6 LE2, Alderlea T4 LE2, Vista Insert LE2, NEO 1.6 Insert LE2) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 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.