ENERGY STAR Cold Climate: 2,434 qualifying heat pumps

Units listed by ENERGY STAR with the cold-climate designation (matched to AHRI references).

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U.S. EPAData as of Oct 11, 2026updated Oct 11, 2026 · sources

Share of models: 25.2%
Qualifying models: 2,434
Qualifying certifications: 12,910
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Criteria

No rating thresholds are applied here: a model counts when one of its AHRI certifications is matched to an ENERGY STAR record that carries the cold-climate designation.

Source: U.S. EPA

Qualification by size

Share of models meeting ENERGY STAR CC, by size

Up to 1.5 tons34.8% · 1,090 of 3,130
2 tons30.5% · 438 of 1,437
2.5–3 tons18.4% · 477 of 2,588
3.5–4.5 tons19.2% · 410 of 2,136
5 tons and up5.4% · 19 of 349

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Share of models meeting ENERGY STAR CC, by size
Group	Qualifying share
Up to 1.5 tons	34.8% · 1,090 of 3,130
2 tons	30.5% · 438 of 1,437
2.5–3 tons	18.4% · 477 of 2,588
3.5–4.5 tons	19.2% · 410 of 2,136
5 tons and up	5.4% · 19 of 349

Qualification by duct type

Models certified only with ducted, only with non-ducted, or with both kinds of indoor unit
Type	Share	Qualifying / total
Ducted	15.1%	686 / 4,549
Non-ducted	24.2%	782 / 3,236
Ducted and non-ducted	52.1%	966 / 1,855

Manufacturers with the most qualifying models

Among manufacturers with at least 5 models.

Qualifying models and share of each manufacturer’s catalog
Manufacturer	Qualifying	Share of its models
Gree	176 of 395	44.6%
Midea	152 of 402	37.8%
Mitsubishi Electric	139 of 373	37.3%
Hisense	75 of 159	47.2%
Lennox	62 of 313	19.8%
Carrier	62 of 701	8.8%
Fujitsu	46 of 164	28%
Rheem	45 of 291	15.5%
BlueRidge	39 of 83	47%
ECO AC	36 of 49	73.5%

Qualifying models

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Models meeting ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, page 13 of 98
# · Outdoor model	Manufacturer	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
301C28MC218H22CanAir · C28 Series	CanAir	1.5 tons19,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.83	100%	9.8	22.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	213479410
302C28MC324H21CanAir · C28 Series	CanAir	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.90	74%	10.0	24.6	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	207683265
303C28MC328H21CanAir · C28 Series	CanAir	2.5 tons28,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.80	89%	10.6	23.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	213479404
304C28MC436H22CanAir · C28 Series	CanAir	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.90	97%	10.3	22.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	213479407
305C28MC548H21CanAir · C28 Series	CanAir	4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	92%	9.8	21.8	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	207683271
306C28SCH06H21CanAir · C28 Serieswith ductless indoor unit C28SEH06H21	CanAir	0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.09	107%	13.6	26.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	207683255
307C28SCH09H21CanAir · C28 Serieswith ductless indoor unit C28SEH09H21	CanAir	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.97	88%	11.5	28.1	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	207683256
308C28SCH12H21CanAir · C28 Serieswith ductless indoor unit C28SEH12H21	CanAir	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	100%	10.4	25.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	207683257
309C28SCH18H21CanAir · C28 Serieswith ductless indoor unit C28SEH18H21	CanAir	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	100%	11.3	21.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	207683258
310C28SCH24H21CanAir · C28 Serieswith ductless indoor unit C28SEH24H21	CanAir	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.21	86%	11.4	21.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	207683259
311CDH2018C21CanAir · CDH serieswith ducted air handler MAC-24HWDN1-MN0	CanAir	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	79%	9.5	16.1	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	211644141
312CDH2024C21CanAir · CDH serieswith ducted air handler MVBM-24A18T3N1	CanAir	1.5 tons20,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.00	80%	10.2	16.3	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	4	213479417
313CDH2030C21CanAir · CDH serieswith ducted air handler MAC-36HWFN1-M	CanAir	2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.85	82%	9.7	15.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	211644140
314CDH2036C21CanAir · CDH serieswith ducted air handler MAC-36HWFN1-M	CanAir	3 tons35,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.00	82%	10.0	15.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	211644138
315CDH2036C22CanAir · CDH serieswith ducted air handler MVB-36B23T4N1	CanAir	3 tons35,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	83%	8.5	15.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	213479414
316CDH2048C21CanAir · CDH serieswith ducted air handler CDH2048F21	CanAir	4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.90	92%	9.4	15.6	ES CC	2	207706572
317CDH2060C22CanAir · CDH serieswith ducted air handler CDH2060F21	CanAir	4.5 tons55,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.91	82%	9.4	15.3	XcelES CC	4	210342131
318MOD30-24HFN1-MWCanAir · MAC serieswith ducted air handler MAC-24HWDN1-MN0	CanAir	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.95	80%	9.5	16.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	209550334
319MOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X)CanAir · MAC serieswith ducted air handler MAC-36HWFN1-M	CanAir	2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.85	82%	9.7	15.5	XcelES CC	1	209550335
320MOE31U-36HFN1-MCanAir · MAC serieswith ducted air handler MAC-36HWFN1-M	CanAir	3 tons35,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.00	82%	10.0	15.2	XcelES CC	1	209550336
321MOX430-24HFN1-MR0CanAir · MAC serieswith ducted air handler MAC-24HWDN1-MN0	CanAir	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	72%	9.8	15.7	XcelES CC	1	209550328
322MOX430U-18HFN1-MCanAir · MAC serieswith ducted air handler MAC-24HWDN1-MN0	CanAir	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	79%	9.5	16.1	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	209550333
32325VNA448A031CARRIER · INFINITY 24 HP with GREENSPEED INTELLIGENCEwith ducted air handler FE4BNBD60L*+UI	Carrier	4 tons46,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.48	78%	9.5	22.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	224	213361591
324284ANV0360BBRYANT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS · EVOLUTION Extreme 24 HPwith ducted air handler FE4ANB006L+UI	Carrier	3 tons34,800 Btu/h · Ducted	2.06	70%	9.5	20.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	613	206790264
325284ANV0480BBRYANT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS · EVOLUTION Extreme 24 HPwith ducted air handler FE4BNBD60L*+UI	Carrier	4 tons46,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.48	78%	9.5	22.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	217	213361592

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