Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 vs Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b
The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b is the cleaner burner: 0.46 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.65 g/hr. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 produces more peak heat (36,986 vs 35,222 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,500 sq ft. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b has the larger firebox (2.8 vs 2.03 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 | Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.65 g/hr | 0.46 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14323 BTU/h | 15257 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 36986 BTU/h | 35222 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.03 cu ft | 2.8 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.17 g/min | 0.07 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 414-26 | 406-25 |
| Covered model numbers | F445 V2 | Progress Hybrid 209b |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 or the Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b?
The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b: 0.46 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.65 g/hr for the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 and Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b 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.