Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 vs Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)
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 Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) produces more peak heat (38,594 vs 36,214 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,100–1,550 sq ft. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 has the larger firebox (1.9 vs 1.4 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 Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 | Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.1 g/hr | 1.4 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 11757 BTU/h | 12252 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 36214 BTU/h | 38594 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.9 cu ft | 1.4 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.3 g/min | 1.322 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 | 306-22 |
| Covered model numbers | C550 V2 | Answer NexGen Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 or the Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)?
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 Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2).
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 and Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) 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.