Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 vs Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9
The Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 is the cleaner burner: 1.5 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 is the more efficient unit: 75% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 produces more peak heat (31,700 vs 29,536 BTU/h), suiting roughly 900–1,250 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 has the larger firebox (1.88 vs 1.03 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 | Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Cord Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.6 g/hr | 1.5 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 73 % | 75 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13240 BTU/h | 8500 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 29536 BTU/h | 31700 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.88 cu ft | 1.03 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.6 g/min | 0.6 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 | 299-22 |
| Covered model numbers | NEO 2.5 LE2, NEO 2.5 Insert LE2 | 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9, Matrix 1900, CW2100, Green Mountain Insert 50, HEI90, Archway 1500, Blue Ridge 150-I) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 or the Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9?
The Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9: 1.5 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 Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 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.