New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B is the cleaner burner: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B is the more efficient unit: 73% versus 70% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B produces more peak heat (29,208 vs 28,901 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 1.4 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 70 % | 73 % |
| Heat output (low) | 11079 BTU/h | 13931 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 28901 BTU/h | 29208 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.4 cu ft | 1.996 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 6.1 g/min | 0.77 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 | 80-17 |
| Covered model numbers | 21NC | True North TN20 Series B, TN Insert Series B |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B?
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr for the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC.
Are the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC 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.