ENERGY STAR Cold Climate: 5,143 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: 5,143
Qualifying certifications: 125,409
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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 4,712
2 tons46.4% · 811 of 1,747
2.5–3 tons38.6% · 1,051 of 2,722
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 4,712
2 tons	46.4% · 811 of 1,747
2.5–3 tons	38.6% · 1,051 of 2,722
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%	1,626 / 6,060
Non-ducted	42.2%	1,722 / 4,081
Ducted and non-ducted	82.2%	1,795 / 2,185

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	99 of 331	29.9%

Qualifying models

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Models meeting ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, page 189 of 206
# · Outdoor model	Manufacturer	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
47015TWX7024A1TRANEwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M36CJ	Trane	2 tons21,800 Btu/h · Ducted	2.46	70%	8.1	16.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	546	218350179
47025TWX7036A1TRANEwith indoor coil DH60T4J and furnace L8V1A040U3VSB	Trane	2.5 tons32,200 Btu/h · Ducted	2.29	65%	8.5	17.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1,024	217208633
47035TWX7048A1TRANEwith indoor coil DH60T4J and furnace S8X1D120M5PSC	Trane	3.5 tons43,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.32	67%	9.0	17.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	453	217209013
47045TWX7060A1TRANEwith indoor coil DH60T4J and furnace S8V2D120M5PCB	Trane	4.5 tons51,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.32	67%	8.5	15.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	276	217209080
4705A5HL5024A1RUNTRUwith ducted air handler L(E,F)W36DJ	Trane	2 tons21,200 Btu/h · Ducted	2.03	86%	7.8	15.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	189	217221781
4706A5HL5024A1000AARUNTRU · A5HL5with ducted air handler A5AHV002A1B3	Trane	2 tons23,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.75	78%	8.1	16.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	8	216439103
4707A5HL5036A1RUNTRUwith ducted air handler CM36B4J+TDR	Trane	2.5 tons28,400 Btu/h · Ducted	1.97	109%	8.1	14.3	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	163	218034123
4708A5HL5036A1000AARUNTRU · A5HL5with ducted air handler A5AHV004A1D3	Trane	3 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.75	79%	8.1	16.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	8	216439104
4709A5HL5048A1AMERISTAR · A5HL5with indoor coil 5TXCB006AS3 and furnace A952V060BU4SB	Trane	3.5 tons41,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	80%	8.1	15.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	170	217162406
4710A5HL5048A1000AARUNTRU · A5HL5with ducted air handler A5AHV006A1D3	Trane	4 tons46,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.75	79%	8.1	16.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	8	216439106
4711M5THM2318A12NA*RunTru · 23U Multi	Trane	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.00	80%	10.5	24.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	218067082
4712M5THM2327A13NA*RunTru · 23U Multi	Trane	2.5 tons27,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.00	71%	10.5	24.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	218067083
4713M5THM2336A14NA*RunTru · 23U Multi	Trane	3 tons35,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.00	72%	10.0	22.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	218067084
4714M5THM2342A15NA*RunTru · 23U Multi	Trane	3.5 tons42,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.00	71%	10.0	22.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	218067085
4715M5THS2309A11NA*RunTru · 23U Serieswith ductless indoor unit M5MHWUN09B1N0A	Trane	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.84	71%	9.5	23.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	218067090
4716M5THS2309A11NAARunTru · 23U Serieswith ductless indoor unit M5MHWUN09A1N0AA	Trane	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.84	71%	9.5	23.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	215385434
4717M5THS2312A11NA*RunTru · 23U Serieswith ductless indoor unit M5MHWUN12B1N0A	Trane	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.10	72%	10.0	24.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	218067091
4718M5THS2312A11NAARunTru · 23U Serieswith ductless indoor unit M5MHWUN12A1N0AA	Trane	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.10	72%	10.0	24.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	215385435
4719M5THS2318A11NA*RunTru · 23U Serieswith ductless indoor unit M5MHWUN18B1N0A	Trane	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	72%	10.0	23.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	218067092
4720M5THS2318A11NAARunTru · 23U Serieswith ductless indoor unit M5MHWUN18A1N0AA	Trane	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	72%	10.0	23.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	215385436
4721M5THS2324A11NA*RunTru · 23U Serieswith ductless indoor unit M5MHWUN24B1N0A	Trane	2 tons23,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	76%	9.5	23.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	218067093
4722M5THS2324A11NAARunTru · 23U Serieswith ductless indoor unit M5MHWUN24A1N0AA	Trane	2 tons23,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	76%	9.5	23.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	215385437
47235HCL6024A1000A*Trane/American Standard · M serieswith ducted air handler 5TEM7B02AC21SA	Trane/American Standard	2 tons23,800 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	82%	8.6	18.6	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	217497619
47245HCL6036A1000A*Trane/American Standard · M serieswith ducted air handler 5TEM7C04AC31SA	Trane/American Standard	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	93%	9.1	15.2	XcelES CC	1	217497621
47255HCL6048A1000A*Trane/American Standard · M serieswith ducted air handler 5TEM7D06AC31SA	Trane/American Standard	4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.90	87%	8.5	18.1	ES CC	1	217497625

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