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: 125,415
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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 76 of 206
# · Outdoor model	Manufacturer	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
1876GK-H03TC/NHA-D(U)GREE · DC inverter rooftop unit	Gree	3 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.05	89%	8.5	18.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	215866830
1877GK-H04TC/NHA-D(U)GREE · DC inverter rooftop unit	Gree	4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.04	110%	8.5	18.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	216763053
1878GK-H05TC/NHA-D(U)GREE · DC inverter rooftop unit	Gree	4.5 tons56,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.04	91%	8.3	18.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	215866831
1879GMV-V36WL/NHC-T(U)GREE · Ultra Heat GMV6 Mini	Gree	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.40	70%	9.8	23.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	217123443
1880GMV-V48WL/NHC-T(U)GREE · Ultra Heat GMV6 Mini	Gree	4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.30	70%	9.0	23.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	217123444
1881GMV-V60WL/NHC-T(U)GREE · Ultra Heat GMV6 Mini	Gree	5 tons60,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.20	72%	9.2	22.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	216772249
1882GS09HP115V1AOGREE · Charmowith ductless indoor unit GS09HP115V1AI	Gree	1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.86	76%	8.8	20.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218361219
1883GS09HP115V1CLOGREE · Cliviawith ductless indoor unit GS09HP115V1CLI	Gree	1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.83	95%	10.5	27.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218716413
1884GS09HP115V1PUOGREE · Pularwith ductless indoor unit GS09HP115V1PUI	Gree	1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.83	95%	10.5	27.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218425004
1885GS09HP230V1ASOGREE · Charmowith ductless indoor unit GS09HP230V1ASI	Gree	1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.94	76%	8.8	20.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218361218
1886GS09HP230V1CLOGREE · Ductedwith ducted air handler GS09HP230V1DAI	Gree	1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	2.14	90%	9.2	22.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	6	218807664
1887GS09HP230V1PUOGREE · Ductedwith ducted air handler GS09HP230V1DAI	Gree	1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	2.15	90%	9.2	22.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	6	218636377
1888GS09HP230V1RYOGREE · Airywith ductless indoor unit GS09HP230V1RYI	Gree	1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.11	108%	11.2	30.0	CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC	1	218425006
1889GS12HP115V1CLOGREE · Cliviawith ductless indoor unit GS12HP115V1CLI	Gree	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.95	79%	9.5	24.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218716416
1890GS12HP115V1PUOGREE · Cliviawith ductless indoor unit GS12HP115V1PUI	Gree	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.95	79%	9.5	24.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218425007
1891GS12HP230V1ASOGREE · Charmowith ductless indoor unit GS12HP230V1ASI	Gree	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	76%	8.5	19.0	XcelES CC	1	218361220
1892GS12HP230V1CLOGREE · Cliviawith ductless indoor unit GS12HP230V1CLI	Gree	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	1.95	92%	9.5	24.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	6	218716415
1893GS12HP230V1PUOGREE · Cliviawith ductless indoor unit GS12HP230V1PUI	Gree	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	1.95	92%	9.5	24.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	6	218425008
1894GS12HP230V1RYOGREE · Airywith ductless indoor unit GS12HP230V1RYI	Gree	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.00	100%	10.0	29.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218425009
1895GS18HP230V1ASOGREE · Charmowith ductless indoor unit GS18HP230V1ASI	Gree	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.85	71%	8.5	20.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218361222
1896GS18HP230V1CLOGREE · Cliviawith ductless indoor unit GS18HP230V1CLI	Gree	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	1.90	81%	9.0	24.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	7	218716417
1897GS18HP230V1PUOGREE · Pularwith ductless indoor unit GS18HP230V1PUI	Gree	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	1.90	81%	9.0	24.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	7	218425010
1898GS18HP230V1RYOGREE · Airywith ductless indoor unit GS18HP230V1RYI	Gree	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	97%	10.0	27.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218425011
1899GS24HP230V1ASOGREE · Charmowith ductless indoor unit GS24HP230V1ASI	Gree	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.75	70%	8.5	19.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218361213
1900GS24HP230V1CLOGREE · Cliviawith ductless indoor unit GS24HP230V1CLI	Gree	2 tons21,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	1.80	78%	9.0	23.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	4	218716418

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