Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B
The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT is the cleaner burner: 0.3 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT is the more efficient unit: 77% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B produces more peak heat (29,208 vs 15,906 BTU/h), suiting roughly 850–1,150 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B has the larger firebox (1.996 vs 1.31 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT is a catalytic stove and the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.3 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 73 % |
| Heat output (low) | 10665 BTU/h | 13931 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 15906 BTU/h | 29208 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.31 cu ft | 1.996 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.82 g/min | 0.77 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 115-18 | 80-17 |
| Covered model numbers | Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT | True North TN20 Series B, TN Insert Series B |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B?
The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT: 0.3 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B.
Are the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Intrepid FlexBurn 2115-CAT and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B 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.