Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 vs Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b
The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b is the cleaner burner: 0.46 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 75% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b produces more peak heat (35,222 vs 30,149 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,000–1,400 sq ft. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b has the larger firebox (2.8 vs 1.37 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 is a non-catalytic stove and the Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 | Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.6 g/hr | 0.46 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 75 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 12315 BTU/h | 15257 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 30149 BTU/h | 35222 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.37 cu ft | 2.8 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.4 g/min | 0.07 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 378-24 | 406-25 |
| 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) | Progress Hybrid 209b |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 or the Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b?
The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b: 0.46 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 and Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b 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.