FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2
The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 is the cleaner burner: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 is the more efficient unit: 77% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 produces more peak heat (29,536 vs 27,168 BTU/h), suiting roughly 850–1,200 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 has the larger firebox (1.88 vs 1.83 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 is a catalytic stove and the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.1 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 73 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14291 BTU/h | 13240 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 27168 BTU/h | 29536 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.83 cu ft | 1.88 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.5 g/min | 1.6 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 359-23 | 386-24 |
| Covered model numbers | CI2700-1, HI500-1 | NEO 2.5 LE2, NEO 2.5 Insert LE2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2?
The FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2.
Are the FPI/Regency Fireplace Products CI2700-1 and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 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.