Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B
Both stoves carry the same certified emission rate: 1.6 g/hr. They tie on efficiency at 73% HHV. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 produces more peak heat (29,536 vs 29,208 BTU/h), suiting roughly 850–1,200 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B has the larger firebox (1.996 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 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 | 1.6 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 73 % | 73 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13240 BTU/h | 13931 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 29536 BTU/h | 29208 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.88 cu ft | 1.996 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.6 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 | 386-24 | 80-17 |
| Covered model numbers | NEO 2.5 LE2, NEO 2.5 Insert LE2 | True North TN20 Series B, TN Insert Series B |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B?
They are tied: both are certified at 1.6 g/hr of particulates.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 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.