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CEE 2026: which heat pumps meet it?

The 2026 revision of CEE Tier 1, with higher low-temperature capacity requirements than 2025. 56% of certified models (6,849, 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): 65% 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): 50% 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 tons2,869 of 4,712 models61%
  • 2 tons1,157 of 1,747 models66%
  • 2.5–3 tons1,485 of 2,722 models55%
  • 3.5–4.5 tons1,193 of 2,687 models44%
  • 5 tons and up145 of 458 models32%

All sizes: 56%

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, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

  1. 17HP14F30P-**Awith indoor coil D(A,C,E)37A3K+TDR and furnace 97G2UH110CE20Lennox (sold as Concord)2.5 tons · 27,400 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%4.06
  2. 2NS21H36MA5-**Awith indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C3Z+TXV+TDR and furnace NF80U045S3AGE Appliances (sold as GE)2.5 tons · 31,400 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%4.00
  3. 35A6H5036A1with indoor coil DH36T4J and furnace S9V2C100U5PSCTrane (sold as American Standard)3 tons · 33,600 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.19
  4. 4KUSXA422Awith ducted air handler D(A,C,E)42B4D+TDRLG3 tons · 37,600 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.16
  5. 5KUSXB421Awith ducted air handler D(A,C,E)48D3D+TDRLG3 tons · 38,500 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.11
  6. 6HH836E2S12with indoor coil D(A,C,E)37E3K+TDR and furnace Z8ET100C20LMPS1York (sold as Coleman)2.5 tons · 32,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.10
  7. 75TWR5036A1with indoor coil DH60T4J and furnace S8V2B080M4PCBTrane3 tons · 33,200 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.08
  8. 8HH836E2S11with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36B4K+TDR and furnace Y81E080C20LMPS1York3 tons · 33,200 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.08
  9. 9XH536E2S11with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36B4K+TDR and furnace Z8ET120C20LMPS1York (sold as Champion Heating and Cooling)2.5 tons · 32,800 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.08
  10. 10RP15AY42AJ2Nwith ducted air handler AE*L+CM59A4J+TDRRheem (sold as RUUD)3 tons · 37,600 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.06

1,196 ducted, 2.5–3 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: 56%

Next steps

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