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Jotul vs Pacific Energy stoves: EPA test data compared
EPA test data checked
Jotul has 6 and Pacific Energy has 9 models certified for sale today. On the EPA's own tests, the typical Jotul model burns cleaner, and the typical Jotul model is more efficient.
| Jotul | Pacific Energy | |
|---|---|---|
| Models certified for sale now | 6 | 9 |
| Fuel | wood | pellet, wood |
| Catalytic models | 3 | 1 |
| Top heat output, smallest to biggest | 23,415 to 59,443 BTU/hr | 17,623 to 41,275 BTU/hr |
| Typical efficiency (middle model) | 77% | 73% |
| Typical smoke, as a share of the legal limit | 40% | 80% |
| Cleanest-burning model | F445 | True North 40 insert |
| Most efficient model | F 500 V3 | TN25 C |
| Biggest heater | F35 | Summit LE |
Closest head-to-head matchups
Each Jotul model paired with the Pacific Energy model nearest to it in top heat output, same fuel.
| Jotul | Heat / efficiency / smoke | Pacific Energy | Heat / efficiency / smoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| F 500 V3 | 38,804 / 78% / 0.5 | Super LE | 38,177 / 71% / 1.8 |
| F445 V2 | 36,986 / 77% / 0.65 | Super LE | 38,177 / 71% / 1.8 |
| C550 V2 | 36,214 / 77% / 1.1 | Super LE | 38,177 / 71% / 1.8 |
| F445 | 35,722 / 72% / 0.49 | Super LE | 38,177 / 71% / 1.8 |
| F602 V3 | 23,415 / 77% / 1.4 | TN25 C | 29,202 / 76% / 1.1 |
| F35 | 59,443 / 69% / 1.2 | Summit LE | 41,275 / 74% / 1.8 |
Heat in BTU an hour, smoke in grams an hour.
Every Jotul model on the EPA list
- F35: wood, 59,443 BTU/hr, 69% efficient, 1.2 g/hr smoke
- F 500 V3: wood, 38,804 BTU/hr, 78% efficient, 0.5 g/hr smoke
- F445 V2: wood, 36,986 BTU/hr, 77% efficient, 0.65 g/hr smoke
- C550 V2: wood, 36,214 BTU/hr, 77% efficient, 1.1 g/hr smoke
- F445: wood, 35,722 BTU/hr, 72% efficient, 0.49 g/hr smoke
- F602 V3: wood, 23,415 BTU/hr, 77% efficient, 1.4 g/hr smoke
Every Pacific Energy model on the EPA list
- Summit LE: wood, 41,275 BTU/hr, 74% efficient, 1.8 g/hr smoke
- Super LE: wood, 38,177 BTU/hr, 71% efficient, 1.8 g/hr smoke
- NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line: wood, 30,149 BTU/hr, 75% efficient, 1.6 g/hr smoke
- NEO 2.5 LE2, NEO 2.5 Insert LE2: wood, 29,536 BTU/hr, 73% efficient, 1.6 g/hr smoke
- True North TN20 Series B: wood, 29,208 BTU/hr, 73% efficient, 1.6 g/hr smoke
- TN25 C: wood, 29,202 BTU/hr, 76% efficient, 1.1 g/hr smoke
- True North TN40: pellet, 27,949 BTU/hr, 72% efficient, 1.4 g/hr smoke
- True North 40 insert: pellet, 25,617 BTU/hr, 73% efficient, 0.69 g/hr smoke
- True North TN10: wood, 17,623 BTU/hr, 73% efficient, 1.4 g/hr smoke
This compares EPA lab results only. It says nothing about price, build quality, warranty or dealer support.
Source: EPA Certified Wood Heater Database, currently certified room heaters, checked Nov 1, 2026.