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CEE 2025: which heat pumps meet it?

The CEE 2025 Tier 1 efficiency level for split air-source heat pumps, used by many utility rebate programs. 48% of certified models (4,663, about 5 in 10) meet it.

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What it asks for

Path A (heating-dominated)

  • Efficiency on a 5°F day (COP at 5°F): 1.75 or more
  • Heating power kept at 5°F (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F): 60% or more of its 47°F output
  • Winter-long heating efficiency (HSPF2): 8.5 or more
  • Summer-long cooling efficiency (SEER2): 16 or more
  • Hot-day cooling efficiency (EER2): 9.8 or more

Path B (cooling-dominated / dual fuel)

  • Efficiency on a 5°F day (COP at 5°F): 1.75 or more
  • Heating power kept at 5°F (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F): 45% or more of its 47°F output
  • Winter-long heating efficiency (HSPF2): 8 or more
  • Summer-long cooling efficiency (SEER2): 16 or more
  • Hot-day cooling efficiency (EER2): 11 or more

Meeting every line of either path is enough. A model counts when at least one of its certified pairings meets every line on its own. Programs can also have rules about the installer, sizing and paperwork; those are not checked here. Source: Consortium for Energy Efficiency

How often each size meets itThe dark line is the share across all sizes; each bar is one size, every type together.
  • Up to 1.5 tons2,176 of 3,130 models70%
  • 2 tons813 of 1,437 models57%
  • 2.5–3 tons1,072 of 2,588 models41%
  • 3.5–4.5 tons545 of 2,136 models26%
  • 5 tons and up57 of 349 models16%

All sizes: 48%

Source: AHRI directory.

Models that meet it, one size class at a time

Highest efficiency on a 5°F day first. Every model here meets the level.

Showing Ducted, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

  1. 1ARUN024GSS4LG2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%3.59
  2. 24HP18V36Pwith indoor coil C(A,C,D,E)36B34+TDR and furnace 80G1UH070AE12Lennox (sold as Ducane)2 tons · 22,400 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.19
  3. 34SHP18LX136Pwith indoor coil D(A,C,E)36A34+TDR and furnace A97USMV070B12Lennox (sold as Armstrong Air)2 tons · 21,800 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.15
  4. 4RP15AZ24AJ2Nwith indoor coil D(A,C,E)36D24+TDR and furnace R801V1004A17UHNRheem2 tons · 22,200 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.15
  5. 538MURAQ24AB3*with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36B34+TDR and furnace PG96MSAA48060BCarrier (sold as Payne Heating and Cooling)2 tons · 23,600 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.09
  6. 6WP15AZ24AJ2Nwith ducted air handler CM24C24+TDRRheem (sold as Weatherking)2 tons · 21,200 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.04
  7. 7DLCURAH24ABKwith indoor coil D(A,C,E)30C44+TDR and furnace *92ESN0802120ACarrier (sold as Tempstar)2 tons · 23,800 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.03
  8. 8T4H7T24*K*AAA*with indoor coil D(A,C,E)30C44+TDR and furnace *80CTL0901716ACarrier (sold as Tempstar)2 tons · 23,800 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.03
  9. 925TPA724A**30*with indoor coil D(A,C,E)30C44+TDR and furnace 58TP*B135V24**22Carrier2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.02
  10. 10YZT24B21with ducted air handler AE(D,N,U)+CM36B34+TDRYork2 tons · 21,600 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.01

546 ducted, 2 tons models meet it. See them all in the advanced list

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Brands with the most models that meet itShare of each brand’s own models; the dark line is the share across all models.

All models: 48%

Next steps

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