Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 is the cleaner burner: 1.6 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 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE produces more peak heat (41,275 vs 29,536 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 1.88 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 | 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 | 1.6 g/hr | 1.8 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 73 % | 74 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13240 BTU/h | 16102 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 29536 BTU/h | 41275 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.88 cu ft | 2.5 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.6 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 | 386-24 | 104-17 |
| Covered model numbers | NEO 2.5 LE2, NEO 2.5 Insert LE2 | Summit LE, Summit Classic LE, Alderlea T6 LE, Summit Insert LE |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE?
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 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.