Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited TN25 C
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited TN25 C is the cleaner burner: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited TN25 C is the more efficient unit: 76% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 produces more peak heat (29,536 vs 29,202 BTU/h), suiting roughly 850–1,200 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited TN25 C has the larger firebox (1.98 vs 1.88 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 is a non-catalytic stove and the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited TN25 C a catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited TN25 C | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.6 g/hr | 1.1 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 73 % | 76 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13240 BTU/h | 13447 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 29536 BTU/h | 29202 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.88 cu ft | 1.98 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.6 g/min | 1.3 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 386-24 | 347-23 |
| Covered model numbers | NEO 2.5 LE2, NEO 2.5 Insert LE2 | TN25 C |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited TN25 C?
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited TN25 C: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited TN25 C 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.