Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 vs Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 is the cleaner burner: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.5 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 31,700 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 1.03 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 Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 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 | Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Cord Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.1 g/hr | 1.5 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 75 % |
| Heat output (low) | 11757 BTU/h | 8500 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 36214 BTU/h | 31700 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.9 cu ft | 1.03 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.3 g/min | 0.6 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 | 299-22 |
| Covered model numbers | C550 V2 | 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9, Matrix 1900, CW2100, Green Mountain Insert 50, HEI90, Archway 1500, Blue Ridge 150-I) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 or the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.5 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 and Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 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.