Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE 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 1.8 g/hr. The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 74% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE produces more peak heat (41,275 vs 38,594 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 1.4 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE 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 Summit LE | 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 | 1.8 g/hr | 1.4 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 74 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 16102 BTU/h | 12252 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 41275 BTU/h | 38594 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.5 cu ft | 1.4 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.02 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 | 104-17 | 306-22 |
| Covered model numbers | Summit LE, Summit Classic LE, Alderlea T6 LE, Summit Insert LE | Answer NexGen Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE or the Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)?
The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2): 1.4 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 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.