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: 125,403
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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 193 of 206
# · Outdoor model	Manufacturer	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
4801UCHA-36HDCT(O)UTL · AHUwith ducted air handler UCHA-36HDCT(I)	UTL	3 tons34,200 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	73%	9.0	18.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	214771549
4802UCHA-36HDCTN2UTL · T* Serieswith ducted air handler UCHA-36HDCN2	UTL	3 tons34,200 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	73%	9.0	18.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218775061
4803UCHA-36HDCTRN2UTL · TOP-DISCHARGEwith ducted air handler UCHA-36HDCALN2	UTL	3 tons34,200 Btu/h · Ducted	2.30	75%	10.0	18.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218472798
4804UCHA-36HFDCSN4UTL · Wall-Mount AHUwith ducted air handler UCHA-36HFDCAN4	UTL	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.10	70%	9.0	16.8	CEE 25CEE 26ES CC	1	218721140
4805UCHA-48HDCSN2UTL · SIDE-DISCHARGEwith ducted air handler UCHA-48SHDCALN2	UTL	4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.25	75%	9.8	17.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	218694270
4806UCHA-48HDCSN4UTL · SIDE-DISCHARGEwith ducted air handler UCHA-48HDCN4	UTL	4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.25	75%	9.8	17.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	217739012
4807UCHA-48HDCTUTL · AHUwith ducted air handler UCHA-48HDC	UTL	4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	73%	9.8	18.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	217014849
4808UCHA-48HDCTN2UTL · T* Serieswith ducted air handler UCHA-48HDCN2	UTL	4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	73%	9.8	18.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218775060
4809UCHA-48HDCTRN2UTL · TOP-DISCHARGEwith ducted air handler UCHA-48HDCALN2	UTL	4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	79%	10.5	16.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218472800
4810UCHA-60HDC(O)UTL · AHUwith ducted air handler UCHA-60HDC(I)	UTL	4.5 tons54,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	71%	9.0	16.0	ES CC	1	214771550
4811UCHA-60HDCSN2UTL · SIDE-DISCHARGEwith ducted air handler UCHA-60SHDCALN2	UTL	4.5 tons54,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	74%	9.0	16.7	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	218694271
4812UCHA-60HDCSN4UTL · SIDE-DISCHARGEwith ducted air handler UCHA-60HDCN4	UTL	4.5 tons54,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	74%	9.0	16.7	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	217739013
4813UCHA-60HDCTUTL · AHUwith ducted air handler UCHA-60HDC	UTL	4.5 tons54,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	71%	9.0	17.0	ES CC	1	217463592
4814UCHA-60HDCTN2UTL · T* Serieswith ducted air handler UCHA-60HDCN2	UTL	4.5 tons54,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	71%	9.0	17.0	ES CC	1	218775062
4815UCHA-60HDCTRN2UTL · TOP-DISCHARGEwith ducted air handler UCHA-60HDCALN2	UTL	4.5 tons54,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.20	74%	9.8	16.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218472799
4816TSVH09EI2N24TO454VENTAGEN · TPROwith ductless indoor unit TSVH09EI2N24TI454	VENTAGEN	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.90	71%	9.5	23.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218327245
4817TSVH09HEI2N24O454VENTAGEN · TPROwith ductless indoor unit TSVH09HEI2N24I454	VENTAGEN	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	101%	10.5	25.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218327249
4818TSVH12EI2N24TO454VENTAGEN · TPROwith ductless indoor unit TSVH12EI2N24TI454	VENTAGEN	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.10	72%	10.0	24.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218327246
4819TSVH12HEI2N24O454VENTAGEN · TPROwith ductless indoor unit TSVH12HEI2N24I454	VENTAGEN	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	100%	10.5	25.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218327250
4820TSVH12I2N23OV32VENTAGEN · TPROwith ductless indoor unit TSVH12I2N23IV32	VENTAGEN	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	83%	9.8	23.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218327239
4821TSVH18EI2N24TO454VENTAGEN · TPROwith ductless indoor unit TSVH18EI2N24TI454	VENTAGEN	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	72%	10.0	23.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218327247
4822TSVH18HEI2N24O454VENTAGEN · TPROwith ductless indoor unit TSVH18HEI2N24I454	VENTAGEN	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	99%	10.0	23.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218327251
4823TSVH18I2N25OT32VENTAGEN · TPROwith ductless indoor unit TSVH18I2N25IT32	VENTAGEN	1.5 tons17,500 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.95	70%	9.0	21.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218327238
4824TSVH24EI2N24TO454VENTAGEN · TPROwith ductless indoor unit TSVH24EI2N24TI454	VENTAGEN	2 tons23,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	74%	9.5	23.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218327248
4825TSVH24HEI2N24O454VENTAGEN · TPROwith ductless indoor unit TSVH24HEI2N24I454	VENTAGEN	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	93%	10.0	22.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218327252

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