Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 vs Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 is the cleaner burner: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2 g/hr. The Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro is the more efficient unit: 76% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro produces more peak heat (50,200 vs 29,536 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,450–2,000 sq ft. The Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro has the larger firebox (2.26 vs 1.88 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 | Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 73 % | 76 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13240 BTU/h | 14300 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 29536 BTU/h | 50200 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.88 cu ft | 2.26 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.6 g/min | 1 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 | 337-22 |
| Covered model numbers | NEO 2.5 LE2, NEO 2.5 Insert LE2 | Bistro Series (Bistro, Gusto, Pyra, 600, HEC240, IW600) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 or the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro?
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2 g/hr for the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 and Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro 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.