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: 125,485
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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 56 of 206
# · Outdoor model	Manufacturer	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
1376EMH-4O36KBBECO AC · Multi-Zone Outdoor	ECO AC	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.10	100%	10.0	21.0	CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC	3	216772342
1377EMH-5O42KBBECO AC · Multi-Zone Outdoor	ECO AC	3.5 tons42,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.10	90%	10.0	21.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	216772343
1378ECUO-18HECO-AIR · ECU Serieswith ducted air handler ECCA-24U	ECO-AIR	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.06	95%	9.5	16.1	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	6	216759910
1379ECUO-24EECO-AIR · ECUO Serieswith indoor coil ECCB-24U and furnace MGV96U060B3C	ECO-AIR	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.90	83%	9.2	17.8	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	25	217611295
1380ECUO-24HECO-AIR · ECUO Serieswith indoor coil ECCB-24U and furnace MGV96U060B3C	ECO-AIR	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.90	83%	9.2	17.8	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	25	217611277
1381ECUO-30HECO-AIR · ECU Serieswith ducted air handler ECMP-30U	ECO-AIR	2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.96	96%	10.0	16.8	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	20	216759895
1382ECUO-33HECO-AIR · ECU Serieswith ducted air handler ECMP-33U	ECO-AIR	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.85	86%	8.2	16.5	XcelES CC	1	216759896
1383ECUO-36EECO-AIR · ECU Serieswith ducted air handler ECMP-36U	ECO-AIR	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.00	75%	8.7	16.1	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	13	216759890
1384ECUO-36HECO-AIR · ECU Serieswith ducted air handler ECMP-36U	ECO-AIR	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.90	105%	10.3	17.4	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	14	216759897
1385ECUO-42HECO-AIR · ECU Serieswith ducted air handler ECMP-48U	ECO-AIR	3.5 tons42,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.90	92%	9.5	16.7	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	216759898
1386ECUO-48EECO-AIRwith indoor coil ECCD-60U and furnace MGV96U120D5C	ECO-AIR	4 tons45,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.90	89%	9.1	15.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	7	217611311
1387ECUO-48HECO-AIR · ECU Serieswith ducted air handler ECMP-48U	ECO-AIR	4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.90	92%	9.5	16.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	7	216759899
1388ECUO-60EECO-AIRwith indoor coil ECCC-60U and furnace MGV96U100C5C	ECO-AIR	4.5 tons52,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.90	83%	8.6	14.9	ES CC	6	217611313
1389ECUO-60HECO-AIR · ECU Serieswith ducted air handler ECCD-60U	ECO-AIR	4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.83	74%	8.1	15.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	216759921
1390EDMO-18EECO-AIR · EDM Series	ECO-AIR	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.31	74%	9.9	22.6	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	216759987
1391EDMO-18E-3GXECO AIR · EDMO Series	ECO-AIR	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.31	74%	9.9	22.6	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	218330426
1392EDMO-18HECO-AIR · EDM Series	ECO-AIR	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	216760000
1393EDMO-18H-3GXECO AIR · EDMO Series	ECO-AIR	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	218330439
1394EDMO-27EECO-AIR · EDM Series	ECO-AIR	2.5 tons27,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	70%	9.5	25.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	216759988
1395EDMO-27E-4GXECO AIR · EDMO Series	ECO-AIR	2.5 tons27,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	70%	9.5	25.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	218330427
1396EDMO-27HECO-AIR · EDM Series	ECO-AIR	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	216760003
1397EDMO-27H-4GXECO AIR · EDMO Series	ECO-AIR	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	218330442
1398EDMO-36EECO-AIR · EDM Series	ECO-AIR	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	70%	9.5	24.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	216759991
1399EDMO-36E-5GXECO AIR · EDMO Series	ECO-AIR	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	70%	9.5	24.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	218330430
1400EDMO-36HECO-AIR · EDM Series	ECO-AIR	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	216760006

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