New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE
The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC is the cleaner burner: 1.7 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE is the more efficient unit: 74% versus 70% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE produces more peak heat (41,275 vs 28,901 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 1.4 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.7 g/hr | 1.8 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 70 % | 74 % |
| Heat output (low) | 11079 BTU/h | 16102 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 28901 BTU/h | 41275 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.4 cu ft | 2.5 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 6.1 g/min | 0.02 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 66-16 | 104-17 |
| Covered model numbers | 21NC | Summit LE, Summit Classic LE, Alderlea T6 LE, Summit Insert LE |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE?
The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC: 1.7 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE.
Are the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC 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.