Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE vs Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b
The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b is the cleaner burner: 0.46 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.8 g/hr. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b 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 35,222 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,200–1,650 sq ft. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b has the larger firebox (2.8 vs 2.5 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 Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE | Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.8 g/hr | 0.46 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 74 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 16102 BTU/h | 15257 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 41275 BTU/h | 35222 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.5 cu ft | 2.8 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.02 g/min | 0.07 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 | 406-25 |
| Covered model numbers | Summit LE, Summit Classic LE, Alderlea T6 LE, Summit Insert LE | Progress Hybrid 209b |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited Summit LE or the Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b?
The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b: 0.46 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 Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b 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.