Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 is the cleaner burner: 1.2 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 is the more efficient unit: 73% versus 69% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 produces more peak heat (59,443 vs 29,536 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,700–2,400 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 has the larger firebox (1.88 vs 1.57 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Cord Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.2 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 69 % | 73 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13533 BTU/h | 13240 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 59443 BTU/h | 29536 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.57 cu ft | 1.88 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.35 g/min | 1.6 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 317-22 | 386-24 |
| Covered model numbers | F35 | NEO 2.5 LE2, NEO 2.5 Insert LE2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35: 1.2 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 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.