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

  1. 1KUSXB421Awith ducted air handler D(A,C,E)48D3D+TDRLG3 tons · 38,500 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.11
  2. 2KUSXA361Awith ducted air handler D(A,C,E)37C3D+TDRLG2.5 tons · 32,400 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.98
  3. 3MOM27H2XE3AInnovair2.5 tons · 27,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.80
  4. 4MOM27H2XE3AInnovair2.5 tons · 27,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.80
  5. 5PUZ-AK36NL***with ductless indoor unit PLA-AE36NLMitsubishi Electric3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.70
  6. 6PUZ-AK36NL2***with ductless indoor unit PLA-AE36NLMitsubishi Electric3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.70
  7. 7BOHA-36MTB-M18Swith indoor coil D(A,C,E)37D3J+TDR and furnace BGH97M080B3ABosch2.5 tons · 31,600 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.61
  8. 8BOHA-36MTB-M18Swith indoor coil D(A,C,E)37D3J+TDR and furnace BGH97M080B3ABosch2.5 tons · 31,600 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.61
  9. 9KUSXB361Awith ducted air handler D(A,C,E)37C3D+TDRLG2.5 tons · 32,400 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.61
  10. 10M4OD30-36HFN8-M1Midea (sold as MDV)3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%2.60

1,336 ductless, 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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