Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings by Forge and Flame Dauntless-C vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 is the cleaner burner: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr. The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings by Forge and Flame Dauntless-C is the more efficient unit: 75% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 produces more peak heat (29,536 vs 21,356 BTU/h), suiting roughly 850–1,200 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 has the larger firebox (1.88 vs 1.82 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings by Forge and Flame Dauntless-C is a catalytic stove and the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings by Forge and Flame Dauntless-C | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.7 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 75 % | 73 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13560 BTU/h | 13240 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 21356 BTU/h | 29536 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.82 cu ft | 1.88 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1 g/min | 1.6 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 405-25 | 386-24 |
| Covered model numbers | Vermont Castings by Forge and Flame Dauntless-C | NEO 2.5 LE2, NEO 2.5 Insert LE2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings by Forge and Flame Dauntless-C or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2?
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr for the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings by Forge and Flame Dauntless-C.
Are the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings by Forge and Flame Dauntless-C and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 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.