ENERGY STAR Cold Climate: 5,144 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: 41.7%
Qualifying models: 5,144
Qualifying certifications: 125,479
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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 tons47.6% · 2,245 of 4,715
2 tons46.4% · 811 of 1,748
2.5–3 tons38.6% · 1,052 of 2,724
3.5–4.5 tons36.8% · 988 of 2,687
5 tons and up10.5% · 48 of 458

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Share of models meeting ENERGY STAR CC, by size
Group	Qualifying share
Up to 1.5 tons	47.6% · 2,245 of 4,715
2 tons	46.4% · 811 of 1,748
2.5–3 tons	38.6% · 1,052 of 2,724
3.5–4.5 tons	36.8% · 988 of 2,687
5 tons and up	10.5% · 48 of 458

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	26.8%	1,622 / 6,056
Non-ducted	42.2%	1,723 / 4,087
Ducted and non-ducted	82.2%	1,799 / 2,189

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	474 of 717	66.1%
Midea	349 of 546	63.9%
Carrier	218 of 816	26.7%
Ephoca	186 of 382	48.7%
Innova	161 of 332	48.5%
BlueRidge	124 of 192	64.6%
TCL	114 of 177	64.4%
Rheem	114 of 341	33.4%
Mitsubishi Electric	103 of 156	66%
Lennox	100 of 337	29.7%

Qualifying models

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Models meeting ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, page 119 of 206
# · Outdoor model	Manufacturer	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
2951A-KHP09SA-1Kerr · A Serieswith ducted air handler B-KHP09DA-1	Kerr	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	1.85	120%	13.8	20.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	8	217482423
2952A-KHP12SA-1Kerr · A Serieswith ductless indoor unit B-KHP121A-1	Kerr	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	1.99	92%	10.0	23.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	5	217482425
2953A-KHP183A-1Kerr · A-KHP Series	Kerr	1.5 tons19,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	95%	10.4	25.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	216097139
2954A-KHP18SA-1Kerr · A-KHP Serieswith ducted air handler B-KHP18AA-1	Kerr	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	2.20	92%	10.0	18.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	7	216097089
2955A-KHP24SA-1Kerr · A-KHP Serieswith ductless indoor unit B-KHP24SA-1	Kerr	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	2.34	83%	13.5	21.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	5	216097114
2956A-KHP284A-1Kerr · A-KHP Series	Kerr	2.5 tons27,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	100%	10.5	23.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	216097142
2957A-KHP33SA-1Kerr · A-KHP Serieswith ducted air handler B-KHP30AA-1	Kerr	3 tons33,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	2.00	97%	10.0	16.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	216097091
2958A-KHP365A-1Kerr · A-KHP Series	Kerr	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	100%	10.7	23.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	216097145
2959A-KHP486A-1Kerr · A-KHP Series	Kerr	4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	96%	11.0	23.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	216097149
2960A-KHP556A-1Kerr · A-KHP Series	Kerr	4.5 tons53,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.10	87%	10.7	20.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	216097154
2961A-KSP09SA-1Kerr · A-KSP Serieswith ductless indoor unit B-KSP09SA-1	Kerr	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.16	70%	9.7	19.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	216097100
2962A-KSP24SA-1Kerr · A-KSP Serieswith ductless indoor unit B-KSP24SA-1	Kerr	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.01	71%	8.5	17.0	XcelES CC	1	216097103
2963A-KXP18SA-1Kerr · A Serieswith ducted air handler KXP18/24A1A	Kerr	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.06	95%	9.5	16.1	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	6	217482392
2964A-KXP18TA-1Kerr · KXP Serieswith ducted air handler KXP18/24A1A	Kerr	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.06	95%	9.5	16.1	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	216623772
2965A-KXP24SA-1Kerr · A Serieswith ducted air handler B-KXP24SA-1	Kerr	2 tons23,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.87	90%	10.0	18.3	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	6	217169711
2966A-KXP24TA-1Kerr · KXP Serieswith ducted air handler KXP18/24A1A	Kerr	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	84%	9.5	16.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	216623774
2967A-KXP30SA-1Kerr · A Serieswith ducted air handler B-KXP30SA-1	Kerr	2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.96	96%	10.0	16.8	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	10	217169712
2968A-KXP30TA-1Kerr · KXP Serieswith ducted air handler KXP30/36B1A	Kerr	2.5 tons29,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.85	107%	9.6	16.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	216623777
2969A-KXP36SA-1Kerr · A Serieswith ducted air handler B-KXP36SA-1	Kerr	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.90	105%	10.3	17.4	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	9	217169713
2970A-KXP36TA-1Kerr · KXP Serieswith ducted air handler KXP30/36B1A	Kerr	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.90	95%	9.4	15.8	XcelES CC	2	216623779
2971A-KXP48SA-1Kerr · A Serieswith ducted air handler B-KXP48SA-1	Kerr	4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.90	92%	9.5	16.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	6	217169714
2972A-KXP48TA-1Kerr · KXP Serieswith ducted air handler KXP48/60C1A	Kerr	4 tons45,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.85	88%	8.8	15.2	XcelES CC	1	216684131
2973A-KXP60SA-1Kerr · A Serieswith ducted air handler KXP48/60D1A	Kerr	4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.83	74%	8.1	15.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	5	217482405
2974A-KZP06SA-1Kerr · A-KZP Serieswith ductless indoor unit B-ZKP06SA-1	Kerr	0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.00	150%	15.6	35.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	216097120
2975A-KZP12SA-1Kerr · A-KZP Serieswith ductless indoor unit B-ZKP12SA-1	Kerr	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.00	113%	12.7	29.4	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	216097122

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