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: 25.3%
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 3,129
2 tons30.5% · 438 of 1,436
2.5–3 tons18.4% · 477 of 2,587
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 3,129
2 tons	30.5% · 438 of 1,436
2.5–3 tons	18.4% · 477 of 2,587
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 / 4,546
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 28 of 98
# · Outdoor model	Manufacturer	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
676DRA5H48M1ADurastar · DRA5	Durastar	4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	92%	10.0	21.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	210568220
677DRA5H55M1ADurastar · DRA5	Durastar	4.5 tons55,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.77	85%	9.5	20.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	210568223
678DRHP15A18AJ2ANDURASTAR · Serieswith ducted air handler DRAH2TA2417ASTNN	Durastar	1.5 tons17,100 Btu/h · Ducted	2.10	54%	7.8	15.2	ES CC	13	211641674
679DRHP15A24AJ2ANDURASTAR · DRHPwith indoor coil DRAEF2417STANM and furnace DR80DZAW0501314	Durastar	2 tons22,800 Btu/h · Ducted	2.30	55%	8.1	15.2	ES CC	21	212507558
680DRHP15A30AJ2ANDURASTAR · Serieswith ducted air handler DRAH2TA3617ASTNN	Durastar	2.5 tons28,400 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	55%	7.8	15.2	ES CC	50	211641676
681DRHP15A42AJ2ANDURASTAR · DRHPwith indoor coil DRAEF4821STANM and furnace DR80DZAW1002521	Durastar	3.5 tons40,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.40	58%	8.1	15.2	ES CC	5	212507575
682DRHP15A48AJ2ANDURASTAR · Serieswith ducted air handler DRAH2TA4821ASTNN	Durastar	4 tons45,500 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	54%	8.1	15.2	ES CC	6	211641679
683DRHP15A60AJ2ANDURASTAR · Serieswith ducted air handler DRAH2TA6024ASTNN	Durastar	5 tons57,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.30	54%	8.1	16.0	CEE 25CEE 26ES CC	2	211641680
684EHH-O09BBECO AC · E-serieswith ductless indoor unit EHH-W09BB	ECO AC	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	2.11	80%	11.4	24.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	207826045
685EHH-O12BBECO AC · E-serieswith ductless indoor unit EHH-C12BA	ECO AC	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	2.28	67%	10.0	22.7	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	210586147
686EHH-O12KBAECO AC · High efficiency serieswith ducted air handler EHH-D12KBA	ECO AC	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	1.90	73%	8.5	20.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	215416029
687EHH-O18BBECO AC · E-serieswith ducted air handler EHH-D18BA	ECO AC	1.5 tons17,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	2.40	65%	10.6	20.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	207825496
688EHH-O18KBAECO AC · High efficiency serieswith ductless indoor unit EHH-D18KBA	ECO AC	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.12	74%	8.5	20.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	215416032
689EHH-O24BAECO AC · E-serieswith ducted air handler EHH-D24BA	ECO AC	2 tons23,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.30	80%	11.2	19.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	206902027
690EHH-O24BBECO AC · E-serieswith ducted air handler EHH-D24BA	ECO AC	2 tons23,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	2.30	80%	11.2	19.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	207825497
691EHH-O9BBECO AC · E-serieswith ductless indoor unit EHH-W09BB	ECO AC	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	2.11	80%	11.4	24.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	207825490
692EHI-O18BAHECO AC · EHI serieswith ducted air handler EHI-V18BA	ECO AC	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.04	87%	9.3	18.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	211253515
693EHI-O24BAHECO AC · EHI serieswith ducted air handler EHI-V24BA	ECO AC	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.91	94%	10.0	17.4	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	211253516
694EHI-O30BAHECO AC · EHI serieswith ducted air handler EHI-V30BA	ECO AC	2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	73%	8.9	16.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	211253517
695EHI-O36BAHECO AC · EHI serieswith ducted air handler EHI-V36BA	ECO AC	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.97	86%	9.5	16.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	211253518
696EHI-O36KBAECO AC · ION+ serieswith ducted air handler EHI-V24KBA	ECO AC	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	92%	9.0	17.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	4	215428290
697EHI-O48BAHECO AC · EHI serieswith ducted air handler EHI-V48BA	ECO AC	4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.90	92%	9.4	15.6	ES CC	1	211253519
698EHI-O60BAHECO AC · EHI serieswith ducted air handler EHI-V60BA	ECO AC	4.5 tons55,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.91	82%	9.4	15.3	ES CC	1	211253520
699EHI-O60KBAECO AC · ION+ serieswith ducted air handler EHI-V48KBA	ECO AC	4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	81%	9.0	17.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	4	215428292
700EHP-O09BBECO AC · EHP serieswith ductless indoor unit EHP-W09BB	ECO AC	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.90	94%	11.6	26.4	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	214232432

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