Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B is the cleaner burner: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE is the more efficient unit: 74% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE produces more peak heat (41,275 vs 29,208 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,200–1,650 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE has the larger firebox (2.5 vs 1.996 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE | 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 | 1.8 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 74 % | 73 % |
| Heat output (low) | 16102 BTU/h | 13931 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 41275 BTU/h | 29208 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.5 cu ft | 1.996 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.02 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 | 104-17 | 80-17 |
| Covered model numbers | Summit LE, Summit Classic LE, Alderlea T6 LE, Summit Insert LE | True North TN20 Series B, TN Insert Series B |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B?
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited True North TN20 Series B: 1.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE 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.