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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. 57% of certified models (7,034, about 6 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 tons2,928 of 4,712 models62%
  • 2 tons1,181 of 1,747 models68%
  • 2.5–3 tons1,558 of 2,722 models57%
  • 3.5–4.5 tons1,222 of 2,687 models45%
  • 5 tons and up145 of 458 models32%

All sizes: 57%

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

  1. 1UPC24CN23STG1with ducted air handler JHE24B5AC2SS1York (sold as Guardian)2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.55
  2. 2KUSXA301Awith ducted air handler C(A,C,D,E)30C3D+TDRLG2 tons · 21,400 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.43
  3. 3AOUK024SSAN7Fujitsu2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%3.03
  4. 4AOUK024SSAN7Fujitsu2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%3.03
  5. 5KUSXB301Awith ducted air handler D(A,C,E)31D3D+TDRLG2 tons · 26,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.00
  6. 6ACIQ-24ZS-HP230Cwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-24W-HH-MDACIQ2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.54
  7. 7BMS2423YCwith ductless indoor unit BMC24HHYWBlueRidge2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.54
  8. 8BXS3A24SC0with ductless indoor unit BXAFA24WM0BlueRidge2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.54
  9. 9BMS500-AAS024-1CSXRDwith ductless indoor unit BMS500-AAU024-1AHWXDBosch2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.54
  10. 104C25SCH24H21with ductless indoor unit 4C28SEH24H21CanAir2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.54

826 ductless, 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: 57%

Next steps

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