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: 25.1%
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 tons30.4% · 438 of 1,440
2.5–3 tons18.3% · 477 of 2,606
3.5–4.5 tons19% · 410 of 2,161
5 tons and up5.3% · 19 of 358

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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	30.4% · 438 of 1,440
2.5–3 tons	18.3% · 477 of 2,606
3.5–4.5 tons	19% · 410 of 2,161
5 tons and up	5.3% · 19 of 358

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	14.9%	686 / 4,597
Non-ducted	24.2%	782 / 3,236
Ducted and non-ducted	51.9%	966 / 1,862

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 371	16.7%
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 63 of 98
# · Outdoor model	Manufacturer	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
1551DLCURAH18ABKMIDEA · DL serieswith ducted air handler DLFULAH24XBX + CI	Midea	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	79%	9.5	16.1	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	4	213372164
1552DLCURAH24AAKMIDEA · DLF Serieswith ducted air handler DLFULAH24XBX	Midea	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	72%	9.8	15.7	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	5	217154255
1553DLCURAH24ABKMIDEA · DL serieswith ducted air handler DLFULAH24XAX + CI	Midea	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.00	80%	9.8	16.1	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	7	213372165
1554DLCURAH30ABKMIDEA · DL serieswith ducted air handler DLFULAH36XCX + CI	Midea	2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.85	82%	9.7	15.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	5	213372167
1555DLCURAH36ABKMIDEA · DL serieswith ducted air handler DLFULAH36XCX + CI	Midea	3 tons35,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.00	82%	10.0	15.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	8	213372169
1556DLCURAH36ACKMIDEA · DLF Serieswith ducted air handler DLFULAH36XBX	Midea	3 tons35,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	83%	8.5	15.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	217154266
1557DLCURAH48ABKMIDEA · Dlserieswith ducted air handler DLFUAAH48XAK	Midea	4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.90	92%	9.4	15.6	ES CC	5	209852105
1558DLCURAH60ABKMIDEA · Dlserieswith ducted air handler DLFUAAH60XAK	Midea	4.5 tons55,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.91	82%	9.4	15.3	ES CC	4	210025747
1559DLCVRAH09AAKMIDEA · DLC-serieswith ductless indoor unit DLFVHAH09XAK	Midea	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.10	71%	8.8	18.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	205968011
1560M2OA-18HFN1-MMDV · MSEP seris	Midea	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.86	74%	10.5	22.9	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	206714973
1561M2OA-18HFN1-M-LMDV · MSEP seris	Midea	1.5 tons17,800 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	66%	10.5	22.9	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	210644050
1562M2OA-18HFN1-M*MDV · MSAG series	Midea	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	66%	10.2	21.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	207641232
1563M2OA-18HFN1-M**MDV · M20A seris	Midea	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	70%	9.8	19.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	213257497
1564M2OA-18HFN1-MQ1MDV · MSAB series	Midea	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.87	74%	9.6	21.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	207339191
1565M2OI-18HFN1-MMDV · MTI series	Midea	1.5 tons19,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.83	105%	9.3	19.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	206714974
1566M2OI-18HFN1-M-LMDV · MSEP seris	Midea	1.5 tons19,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.90	99%	9.8	21.7	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	210644055
1567M2OI-18HFN1-M*MDV · MSAG series	Midea	1.5 tons19,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.83	100%	9.0	20.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	207641236
1568M3OH-27HFN1-MQ1MDV · MSAB series	Midea	2.5 tons27,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.83	74%	9.5	22.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	207339192
1569M3OI-24HFN1-MMDV · MSEP seris	Midea	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.76	105%	10.8	23.7	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	207617655
1570M3OI-28HFN1-MMDV · MSEP seris	Midea	2.5 tons28,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.76	90%	10.6	23.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	206714976
1571M3OI-28HFN1-M-LMDV · MSEP seris	Midea	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	211289831
1572M3OI-28HFN1-M*MDV · MTI series	Midea	2.5 tons28,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.80	89%	9.5	20.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	207641247
1573M3OJ-24HFN1-MMDV · MSEP seris	Midea	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.90	74%	10.0	24.6	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	6	207617649
1574M3OJ-24HFN1-M-LMDV · MSEP seris	Midea	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.93	72%	10.0	24.6	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	207699113
1575M3OJ-24HFN1-M*MDV · M3O series	Midea	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.90	75%	9.7	21.3	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	207641241

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