Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 vs Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)
The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) is the cleaner burner: 1.4 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) produces more peak heat (38,594 vs 29,536 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,100–1,550 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 has the larger firebox (1.88 vs 1.4 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 Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 | Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.6 g/hr | 1.4 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 73 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13240 BTU/h | 12252 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 29536 BTU/h | 38594 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.88 cu ft | 1.4 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.6 g/min | 1.322 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 | 306-22 |
| Covered model numbers | NEO 2.5 LE2, NEO 2.5 Insert LE2 | Answer NexGen Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 or the Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)?
The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2): 1.4 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 Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) 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.