Innovative Hearth Products Montecito Estate CAT
Innovative Hearth Products Montecito Estate CAT is a catalytic wood stove from Innovative Hearth Products certified at 1.3 g/hr particulate emissions with 79% HHV efficiency and a 13,899–39,519 BTU/h output range.
| Appliance type | wood-stove |
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| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood |
| Covered model numbers | Montecito Estate CAT, WCT6940WS |
| Emission rate | 1.3 g/hr |
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| Carbon monoxide | 2.36 g/min |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 79 % |
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| Heat output (low) | 13899 BTU/h |
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| Heat output (high) | 39519 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.8 cu ft |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes |
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| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 58-16 |
What space does the Innovative Hearth Products Montecito Estate CAT suit?
- Its 39,519 BTU/h peak output covers roughly 1,150–1,600 sq ft at the 25–35 BTU/h-per-square-foot rule of thumb — see the sizing calculator to adjust for your insulation and climate.
- The 2.8 cu ft firebox puts it in the mid-size home class.
- Rough fuel use: about 1.8 cords per season at the midpoint of its output range (8 burn-hours/day, 150-day season, 22 MMBtu/cord — see methodology).
- Certified burning Crib Wood .
Similar wood stoves
- Travis Industries Medium Flush Wood NexGen-Hybrid (1.2 g/hr)
- Innovative Hearth Products S160AGL (1.7 g/hr)
- Stove Builder International 32-NC (2 g/hr)
- United States Stove Company US1100E (2.4 g/hr)
- Travis Industries Rockport (0.8 g/hr)
- Innovative Hearth Products GV300GL (1.8 g/hr)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Innovative Hearth Products Montecito Estate CAT EPA certified?
Yes, the Innovative Hearth Products Montecito Estate CAT is on the EPA's current list of certified wood heaters (certification number 58-16) and meets the 2020 NSPS Step 2 emission limits.
What is the Innovative Hearth Products Montecito Estate CAT's emission rate?
The Innovative Hearth Products Montecito Estate CAT is certified at 1.3 grams of particulates per hour (tested with crib wood). Real-world emissions depend heavily on fuel moisture and operation — the lab figure assumes seasoned fuel and correct air settings.
How many square feet can the Innovative Hearth Products Montecito Estate CAT heat?
Roughly 1,150–1,600 sq ft, estimated from its 39,519 BTU/h peak output at 25–35 BTU/h per square foot. Insulation, climate, ceiling height, and floor plan move this figure substantially in both directions.
Does the Innovative Hearth Products Montecito Estate CAT qualify for a federal tax credit?
No — the federal 25C credit for biomass stoves was terminated for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. The Innovative Hearth Products Montecito Estate CAT's certified efficiency is 79% HHV, which met the credit's ≥75% HHV threshold while it existed. State and local incentive programs may still apply — check your state energy office and air district.
Sources
- cfpub.epa.gov (retrieved 2026-07-23)