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

Sorted by manufacturer and model. Use Explore for other sorts and filters.

Models meeting ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, page 80 of 206
# · Outdoor model	Manufacturer	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
1976GWHD(42)ND6MOGREE · M-Series	Gree	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	214931590
1977GWHD(42)ND6NOGREE · Multi R32 AO	Gree	3.5 tons42,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	70%	8.5	17.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	217956845
1978GWHD(48)ND6MOGREE · M-Series	Gree	4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.10	79%	10.0	21.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	216573051
1979GWHD21-18H2DTOSOT · M-Series	Gree	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	77%	10.0	21.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	217580929
1980GWHD21-24H2DTOSOT · M-Series	Gree	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	90%	10.0	21.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	217580930
1981GWHD21-30H3DTOSOT · M-Series	Gree	2.5 tons28,400 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.07	90%	10.0	21.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	217580931
1982GWHD21-36H4DTOSOT · M-Series	Gree	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	217580932
1983GWHD21-42H5DTOSOT · M-Series	Gree	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	217580933
1984HP-UA36/OTOSOT · E Serieswith ducted air handler HP-UA36/I	Gree	3 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.00	100%	10.0	18.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	217469233
1985HP-UA60/OTOSOT · E Serieswith ducted air handler HP-UA60/I	Gree	4.5 tons53,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.10	100%	10.5	18.5	CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC	1	217469234
1986KH03TCNHAKINGHOME · DC inverter rooftop unit	Gree	3 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.90	85%	8.5	18.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218625041
1987KH05TCNHAKINGHOME · DC inverter rooftop unit	Gree	4.5 tons56,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.00	89%	8.3	18.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218679546
1988KM18X6OKINGHOME · M-Series	Gree	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	77%	10.0	21.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	215708441
1989KM24X6OKINGHOME · M-Series	Gree	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	90%	10.0	21.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	215708442
1990KM30X6OKINGHOME · M-Series	Gree	2.5 tons28,400 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.07	90%	10.0	21.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	215708443
1991KM36X6OKINGHOME · M-Series	Gree	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	215708444
1992KM42X6OKINGHOME · M-Series	Gree	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	215708445
1993KM48X6OKINGHOME · M-Series	Gree	4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.10	79%	10.0	21.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	216772301
1994KU18UXOKINGHOME · E Serieswith ducted air handler KD18UXI	Gree	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.00	100%	9.0	18.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218473000
1995KU36UXOKINGHOME · E Serieswith ducted air handler KD24UXI	Gree	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.00	96%	10.0	18.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	6	217194944
1996KU60UXOKINGHOME · E Serieswith ducted air handler KD60UXI	Gree	4.5 tons53,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.10	100%	10.5	18.5	CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC	6	217194947
1997KW09HQ19CAOGREE · Charmowith ductless indoor unit KW09HQ19CAI	Gree	1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.86	76%	8.8	20.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	217903550
1998KW09HQ19CDOGREE · Charmowith ductless indoor unit KW09HQ19CDI	Gree	1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.94	76%	8.8	20.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	217903552
1999KW09XQ19CAOKINGHOME · Charmowith ductless indoor unit KW09XQ19CAI	Gree	1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.86	76%	8.8	20.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	216772299
2000KW09XQ19CDOKINGHOME · Charmowith ductless indoor unit KW09XQ19CDI	Gree	1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.94	76%	8.8	20.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	216772296

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