Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2
Both stoves carry the same certified emission rate: 1.6 g/hr. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 is the more efficient unit: 75% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 produces more peak heat (30,149 vs 29,536 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 1.37 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 | 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 | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.6 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 75 % | 73 % |
| Heat output (low) | 12315 BTU/h | 13240 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 30149 BTU/h | 29536 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.37 cu ft | 1.88 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.4 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 | 378-24 | 386-24 |
| Covered model numbers | NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2, Vista Classic LE2, NEO 1.6 LE2, Alderlea T4 LE2, Vista Insert LE2, NEO 1.6 Insert LE2) | NEO 2.5 LE2, NEO 2.5 Insert LE2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2?
They are tied: both are certified at 1.6 g/hr of particulates.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 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.