CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP): 4,392 qualifying heat pumps
The 2026 revision of CEE Tier 1, with higher low-temperature capacity requirements than 2025.
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Consortium for Energy EfficiencyData as of updated · sources
- Share of models
- 45.3%
- Qualifying models
- 4,392
- Qualifying certifications
- 87,792
- Paths
- 2
Criteria
| Path | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | COP@5°F | Cap. 5/47 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Path A (heating-dominated) | ≥ 16 | ≥ 9.8 | ≥ 8.5 | ≥ 1.75 | ≥ 65% |
| Path B (cooling-dominated / dual fuel) | ≥ 16 | ≥ 11 | ≥ 8 | ≥ 1.75 | ≥ 50% |
Source: Consortium for Energy Efficiency
Where the thresholds fall
Every model's representative certification on each rating CEE 2026 checks, with its thresholds drawn. A model must clear every line of one path at once, on one certification, so these single-rating views show each hurdle, not the combined pass rate.
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| COP@5°F range | Models |
|---|---|
| Below 1.40 | 37 |
| 1.40 to under 1.50 | 123 |
| 1.50 to under 1.60 | 87 |
| 1.60 to under 1.70 | 115 |
| 1.70 to under 1.80 | 716 |
| 1.80 to under 1.90 | 2,089 |
| 1.90 to under 2.00 | 1,247 |
| 2.00 to under 2.10 | 1,265 |
| 2.10 to under 2.20 | 607 |
| 2.20 to under 2.30 | 477 |
| 2.30 to under 2.40 | 345 |
| 2.40 to under 2.50 | 165 |
| 2.50 to under 2.60 | 113 |
| 2.60 to under 2.70 | 126 |
| 2.70 to under 2.80 | 98 |
| 2.80 to under 2.90 | 76 |
| 2.90 to under 3.00 | 40 |
| 3.00 to under 3.10 | 37 |
| 3.10 to under 3.20 | 20 |
| 3.20 and above | 23 |
| Baseline: median | 1.93 |
| Baseline: CEE 2026 1.75 | 1.75 |
Source: AHRI Directory · as of
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| Cap. 5/47 range | Models |
|---|---|
| Below 30% | 11 |
| 30 to under 35% | 66 |
| 35 to under 40% | 366 |
| 40 to under 45% | 200 |
| 45 to under 50% | 286 |
| 50 to under 55% | 599 |
| 55 to under 60% | 783 |
| 60 to under 65% | 885 |
| 65 to under 70% | 799 |
| 70 to under 75% | 1,049 |
| 75 to under 80% | 488 |
| 80 to under 85% | 537 |
| 85 to under 90% | 414 |
| 90 to under 95% | 387 |
| 95 to under 100% | 270 |
| 100 to under 105% | 387 |
| 105 to under 110% | 74 |
| 110 to under 115% | 81 |
| 115 to under 120% | 27 |
| 120 to under 125% | 45 |
| 125 to under 130% | 13 |
| 130% and above | 31 |
| Baseline: median | 69% |
| Baseline: Path B 50% | 50% |
| Baseline: Path A 65% | 65% |
Source: AHRI Directory · as of
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| HSPF2 range | Models |
|---|---|
| Below 6.5 | 31 |
| 6.5 to under 6.8 | 711 |
| 6.8 to under 7.0 | 67 |
| 7.0 to under 7.3 | 263 |
| 7.3 to under 7.5 | 67 |
| 7.5 to under 7.8 | 1,051 |
| 7.8 to under 8.0 | 534 |
| 8.0 to under 8.3 | 813 |
| 8.3 to under 8.5 | 123 |
| 8.5 to under 8.8 | 1,436 |
| 8.8 to under 9.0 | 268 |
| 9.0 to under 9.3 | 947 |
| 9.3 to under 9.5 | 363 |
| 9.5 to under 9.8 | 693 |
| 9.8 to under 10.0 | 272 |
| 10.0 to under 10.3 | 623 |
| 10.3 to under 10.5 | 171 |
| 10.5 to under 10.8 | 303 |
| 10.8 to under 11.0 | 79 |
| 11.0 to under 11.3 | 175 |
| 11.3 to under 11.5 | 85 |
| 11.5 to under 11.8 | 116 |
| 11.8 to under 12.0 | 10 |
| 12.0 to under 12.3 | 32 |
| 12.3 to under 12.5 | 17 |
| 12.5 to under 12.8 | 9 |
| 12.8 to under 13.0 | 4 |
| 13.0 to under 13.3 | 0 |
| 13.3 to under 13.5 | 4 |
| 13.5 and above | 45 |
| Baseline: median | 8.6 |
| Baseline: Path B 8 | 8.0 |
| Baseline: Path A 8.5 | 8.5 |
Source: AHRI Directory · as of
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| SEER2 range | Models |
|---|---|
| Below 13.0 | 43 |
| 13.0 to under 13.5 | 678 |
| 13.5 to under 14.0 | 22 |
| 14.0 to under 14.5 | 570 |
| 14.5 to under 15.0 | 317 |
| 15.0 to under 15.5 | 1,004 |
| 15.5 to under 16.0 | 355 |
| 16.0 to under 16.5 | 714 |
| 16.5 to under 17.0 | 306 |
| 17.0 to under 17.5 | 523 |
| 17.5 to under 18.0 | 319 |
| 18.0 to under 18.5 | 371 |
| 18.5 to under 19.0 | 279 |
| 19.0 to under 19.5 | 593 |
| 19.5 to under 20.0 | 163 |
| 20.0 to under 20.5 | 480 |
| 20.5 to under 21.0 | 259 |
| 21.0 to under 21.5 | 534 |
| 21.5 to under 22.0 | 326 |
| 22.0 to under 22.5 | 337 |
| 22.5 to under 23.0 | 182 |
| 23.0 to under 23.5 | 295 |
| 23.5 to under 24.0 | 167 |
| 24.0 to under 24.5 | 106 |
| 24.5 to under 25.0 | 55 |
| 25.0 to under 25.5 | 33 |
| 25.5 to under 26.0 | 56 |
| 26.0 to under 26.5 | 49 |
| 26.5 to under 27.0 | 37 |
| 27.0 to under 27.5 | 31 |
| 27.5 to under 28.0 | 26 |
| 28.0 to under 28.5 | 48 |
| 28.5 and above | 34 |
| Baseline: median | 17.5 |
| Baseline: CEE 2026 16 | 16.0 |
Source: AHRI Directory · as of
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| EER2 range | Models |
|---|---|
| Below 8.0 | 4 |
| 8.0 to under 8.5 | 244 |
| 8.5 to under 9.0 | 584 |
| 9.0 to under 9.5 | 515 |
| 9.5 to under 10.0 | 388 |
| 10.0 to under 10.5 | 900 |
| 10.5 to under 11.0 | 1,175 |
| 11.0 to under 11.5 | 983 |
| 11.5 to under 12.0 | 1,096 |
| 12.0 to under 12.5 | 918 |
| 12.5 to under 13.0 | 1,266 |
| 13.0 to under 13.5 | 568 |
| 13.5 to under 14.0 | 228 |
| 14.0 to under 14.5 | 126 |
| 14.5 to under 15.0 | 44 |
| 15.0 to under 15.5 | 95 |
| 15.5 to under 16.0 | 77 |
| 16.0 to under 16.5 | 68 |
| 16.5 and above | 33 |
| Baseline: median | 11.3 |
| Baseline: Path A 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Baseline: Path B 11 | 11.0 |
Source: AHRI Directory · as of
Qualification by size
- Up to 1.5 tons66.9% · 2,095 of 3,130
- 2 tons52.8% · 760 of 1,440
- 2.5–3 tons38.1% · 994 of 2,606
- 3.5–4.5 tons22.5% · 486 of 2,161
- 5 tons and up15.9% · 57 of 358
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| Group | Qualifying share |
|---|---|
| Up to 1.5 tons | 66.9% · 2,095 of 3,130 |
| 2 tons | 52.8% · 760 of 1,440 |
| 2.5–3 tons | 38.1% · 994 of 2,606 |
| 3.5–4.5 tons | 22.5% · 486 of 2,161 |
| 5 tons and up | 15.9% · 57 of 358 |
Qualification by duct type
| Type | Share | Qualifying / total |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted | 23.3% | 1,070 / 4,597 |
| Non-ducted | 57.5% | 1,862 / 3,236 |
| Ducted and non-ducted | 78.4% | 1,460 / 1,862 |
Manufacturers with the most qualifying models
Among manufacturers with at least 5 models.
| Manufacturer | Qualifying | Share of its models |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Electric | 248 of 373 | 66.5% |
| Midea | 230 of 402 | 57.2% |
| Gree | 223 of 395 | 56.5% |
| Carrier | 179 of 701 | 25.5% |
| Lennox | 145 of 371 | 39.1% |
| Rheem | 114 of 291 | 39.2% |
| Hisense | 103 of 159 | 64.8% |
| Daikin | 94 of 367 | 25.6% |
| Trane | 81 of 309 | 26.2% |
| Fujitsu | 62 of 164 | 37.8% |
Qualifying models
Sorted by manufacturer and model. Use Explore for other sorts and filters.
| # · Outdoor model | Manufacturer | Size · type | COP@5°F | Cap. 5/47 | HSPF2 | SEER2 | Meets | Combos | AHRI ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3101SUZ-KA09NAH2MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit MLZ-KP09NA | Mitsubishi Electric | 1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted | 2.52 | 51% | — | — | CEE 25CEE 26 | 6 | 202392035 |
| 3102SUZ-KA09NAHZ*Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ducted air handler TPEADA0091AA90A | Mitsubishi Electric | 1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 3.28 | 73% | 9.9 | 19.0 | CEE 25CEE 26Xcel | 2 | 213362131 |
| 3103SUZ-KA12NA2MITSUBISHI ELECTRICwith ducted air handler NTXAMT12A112A | Mitsubishi Electric | 1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted | 2.75 | 52% | 10.5 | 20.7 | CEE 25CEE 26 | 15 | 204629214 |
| 3104SUZ-KA12NAH2MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit SLZ-KF12NA | Mitsubishi Electric | 1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted | 2.60 | 61% | — | — | CEE 25CEE 26 | 8 | 202392051 |
| 3105SUZ-KA12NAHZMITSUBISHI ELECTRIC · M-Series H2iwith ducted air handler SEZ-KD12NA4 | Mitsubishi Electric | 1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted | 2.20 | 100% | — | — | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 13 | 204627020 |
| 3106SUZ-KA12NAHZ*Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ducted air handler TPEADA0121AA90A | Mitsubishi Electric | 1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 2.08 | 100% | 10.0 | 20.6 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 2 | 213362139 |
| 3107SUZ-KA15NAH2MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC · M-Serieswith ducted air handler PEAD-A15AA | Mitsubishi Electric | 1.5 tons15,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted | 2.57 | 56% | 8.7 | 18.0 | CEE 25CEE 26 | 2 | 207702708 |
| 3108SUZ-KA15NAHZMITSUBISHI ELECTRIC · M-Series H2iwith ducted air handler SEZ-KD15NA4 | Mitsubishi Electric | 1.5 tons15,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted | 1.88 | 100% | — | — | CEE 25CEE 26Xcel | 8 | 204627021 |
| 3109SUZ-KA15NAHZ*Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ducted air handler TPEADA0151AA90A | Mitsubishi Electric | 1.5 tons15,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 1.83 | 100% | 9.2 | 18.3 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 2 | 213362145 |
| 3110SUZ-KA18NA2MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC · M-Serieswith ducted air handler SEZ-KD18NA | Mitsubishi Electric | 1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted | 2.88 | 56% | — | — | CEE 25CEE 26 | 15 | 202392030 |
| 3111SUZ-KA18NAH2MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC · M-Serieswith ducted air handler SVZ-KP18NA | Mitsubishi Electric | 1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted | 2.63 | 56% | — | — | CEE 25CEE 26 | 7 | 202392056 |
| 3112SUZ-KA18NAHZMitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ductless indoor unit MLZ-KP18NA | Mitsubishi Electric | 1.5 tons16,700 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted | 2.06 | 48% | 9.0 | 18.9 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 11 | 207699127 |
| 3113SUZ-KA24NA*Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ducted air handler TPEADA0241AA90A | Mitsubishi Electric | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 2.78 | 62% | 9.7 | 19.7 | CEE 25CEE 26 | 1 | 213363173 |
| 3114SUZ-KA24NAH*Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ducted air handler PEAD-A24AA9 | Mitsubishi Electric | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 2.55 | 62% | 9.3 | 19.7 | CEE 25CEE 26Xcel | 2 | 213362159 |
| 3115SUZ-KA24NAHZMitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ducted air handler PEAD-A24AA | Mitsubishi Electric | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 1.75 | 128% | 9.2 | 16.2 | CEE 25CEE 26Xcel | 3 | 207702716 |
| 3116SUZ-KA24NAHZ*Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ducted air handler PEAD-A24AA9 | Mitsubishi Electric | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 1.75 | 89% | 9.4 | 16.7 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 2 | 213362161 |
| 3117SUZ-KA24NAHZ***Mitsubishi Electric · M serieswith ducted air handler PEAD-A24AA | Mitsubishi Electric | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 1.75 | 114% | 9.2 | 16.2 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 5 | 215560625 |
| 3118SUZ-KA30NA*Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ducted air handler TPEADA0301AA90A | Mitsubishi Electric | 2.5 tons27,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 2.19 | 50% | 11.7 | 19.4 | CEE 25CEE 26 | 1 | 213363175 |
| 3119SUZ-KA30NA2Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ducted air handler TPEADA0301AA | Mitsubishi Electric | 2.5 tons27,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 3.24 | 75% | 11.4 | 18.9 | CEE 25CEE 26Xcel | 2 | 207702818 |
| 3120SUZ-KA30NAH*Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ducted air handler PEAD-A30AA9 | Mitsubishi Electric | 2.5 tons27,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 2.04 | 50% | 11.5 | 19.4 | CEE 25CEE 26 | 2 | 213362167 |
| 3121SUZ-KA30NAHZMITSUBISHI ELECTRICwith ducted air handler NAXAMT30A112AA | Mitsubishi Electric | 2.5 tons27,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 2.27 | 94% | 8.5 | 15.2 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 5 | 206331446 |
| 3122SUZ-KA30NAHZ*Mitsubishi Electric · M-Serieswith ducted air handler PEAD-A30AA9 | Mitsubishi Electric | 2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Ducted | 1.75 | 94% | 8.6 | 17.8 | CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC | 2 | 213362173 |
| 3123TRUZA0241HA70**Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · P-Serieswith ductless indoor unit PLA-A24EA | Mitsubishi Electric | 2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted | 2.72 | 45% | 9.3 | 24.7 | CEE 25CEE 26 | 14 | 206720332 |
| 3124TRUZA0301HA70**Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · P-Serieswith ductless indoor unit PLA-A30EA | Mitsubishi Electric | 2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted | 2.90 | 52% | 9.5 | 23.4 | CEE 25CEE 26 | 11 | 206720337 |
| 3125TRUZA0361KA70**Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · P-Serieswith ductless indoor unit PLA-A36EA | Mitsubishi Electric | 3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted | 2.43 | 51% | 9.3 | 22.0 | CEE 25CEE 26 | 11 | 206720342 |