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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. 46% of certified models (4,390, 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): 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 tons2,096 of 3,130 models67%
  • 2 tons760 of 1,437 models53%
  • 2.5–3 tons992 of 2,588 models38%
  • 3.5–4.5 tons485 of 2,136 models23%
  • 5 tons and up57 of 349 models16%

All sizes: 46%

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, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

  1. 1PUZ-A42NKA7***with ducted air handler PEAD-A42AAMitsubishi Electric3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.87
  2. 2TRUZA0421KA70**with ducted air handler PEAD-A42AAMitsubishi Electric (sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric)3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.87
  3. 3MCY-MAP0487HS-UL*Carrier (sold as Toshiba Carrier)4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.60
  4. 4MCY-MAP0487HS-UL*Carrier (sold as Toshiba Carrier)4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.60
  5. 5LMU480HHVLG4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.34
  6. 6LMU480HHVLG4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.34
  7. 7RXSQ48TBVJU*Daikin4 tons · 45,500 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.30
  8. 8RXSQ48TBVJU*Daikin4 tons · 45,500 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.30
  9. 9RXTQ48TBVJU*Daikin4 tons · 45,500 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.30
  10. 10RXTQ48TBVJU*Daikin4 tons · 45,500 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.30

482 ductless, 3.5–4.5 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: 46%

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