Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE vs Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE is the cleaner burner: 1.8 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2 g/hr. The Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro is the more efficient unit: 76% versus 74% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro produces more peak heat (50,200 vs 41,275 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,450–2,000 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE has the larger firebox (2.5 vs 2.26 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE | 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 | 1.8 g/hr | 2 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 74 % | 76 % |
| Heat output (low) | 16102 BTU/h | 14300 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 41275 BTU/h | 50200 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.5 cu ft | 2.26 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.02 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 | 104-17 | 337-22 |
| Covered model numbers | Summit LE, Summit Classic LE, Alderlea T6 LE, Summit Insert LE | Bistro Series (Bistro, Gusto, Pyra, 600, HEC240, IW600) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE or the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro?
The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE: 1.8 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2 g/hr for the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE 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.