Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE 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 1.8 g/hr. The Stove Builder International 2.1 Series (Destination 1.9 is the more efficient unit: 75% versus 74% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE produces more peak heat (41,275 vs 31,700 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 1.03 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE | 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 | 1.8 g/hr | 1.5 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 74 % | 75 % |
| Heat output (low) | 16102 BTU/h | 8500 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 41275 BTU/h | 31700 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.5 cu ft | 1.03 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.02 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 | 104-17 | 299-22 |
| Covered model numbers | Summit LE, Summit Classic LE, Alderlea T6 LE, Summit Insert LE | 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 Summit LE 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 1.8 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE 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.