FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE
The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 is the cleaner burner: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 is the more efficient unit: 78% versus 74% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE produces more peak heat (41,275 vs 24,488 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,200–1,650 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE has the larger firebox (2.5 vs 0.98 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 is a catalytic stove and the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1 g/hr | 1.8 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 78 % | 74 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14244 BTU/h | 16102 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 24488 BTU/h | 41275 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 0.98 cu ft | 2.5 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.32 g/min | 0.02 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 73-16 | 104-17 |
| Covered model numbers | F1500, I1500 | Summit LE, Summit Classic LE, Alderlea T6 LE, Summit Insert LE |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE?
The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE.
Are the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products F1500 and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE 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.