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 83 of 206
# · Outdoor model	Manufacturer	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
2051MHPC-D-024BMCAC PRO · D 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	217284688
2052MHPC-D-030BMCAC PRO · D 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	217284689
2053MHPC-D-036BMCAC PRO · D 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	217284690
2054MHPC-D-036BSCAC PRO · D Serieswith ductless indoor unit MWAL-D-036BSC	Gree	3 tons33,600 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	72%	8.5	21.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	217284711
2055MHPC-D-042BMCAC PRO · D 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	217284691
2056MHPC-D-048BMCAC PRO · D 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	217284708
2057MHPC-H-009BSBAC PRO · MHPC Serieswith ductless indoor unit MWAL-H-009BBB	Gree	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	2.37	80%	12.5	25.8	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	5	216497916
2058MHPC-H-012BSBAC PRO · MHPC Serieswith ductless indoor unit MCON-H-012BBB	Gree	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	2.51	74%	11.0	24.6	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	5	217290292
2059MHPC-H-018BMBAC PRO · MHPC Series	Gree	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	216497943
2060MHPC-H-018BSBAC PRO · MHPC Serieswith ducted air handler MDUC-H-018BBB	Gree	1.5 tons17,500 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	2.41	71%	11.3	20.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	6	216497933
2061MHPC-H-024BSBAC PRO · MHPC Serieswith ductless indoor unit MWAL-H-024BBB	Gree	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	2.54	78%	11.7	23.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	4	216497919
2062MHPC-H-027BMBAC PRO · MHPC Series	Gree	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	216497944
2063MHPC-H-036BMBAC PRO · MHPC Series	Gree	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	216497947
2064MHPC-H-036BSBAC PRO · MHPC Serieswith ductless indoor unit M4CS-H-036BSB	Gree	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	2.20	70%	10.3	20.0	CEE 25XcelES CC	4	216497926
2065MHPC-H-048BMBAC PRO · MHPC Series	Gree	4 tons45,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.10	81%	10.6	20.4	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	216497951
2066MHPC-H-048BSBAC PRO · MHPC Serieswith ductless indoor unit M4CS-H-048BSB	Gree	4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	2.11	81%	9.9	19.1	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	216497927
2067MHPC-J-009BSBAC PRO · MHPC Serieswith ductless indoor unit MWAL-J-009BSB	Gree	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.07	70%	9.1	21.2	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	216497909
2068MHPC-J-024BSBAC PRO · MHPC Serieswith ductless indoor unit MWAL-J-024BSB	Gree	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.14	71%	9.3	18.7	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	216497912
2069MUE18HP230V1R32AOGREE · Multi R32 AO	Gree	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.00	77%	8.5	17.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	217962864
2070MUE24HP230V1R32AOGREE · Multi R32 AO	Gree	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.00	71%	8.5	17.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	217962866
2071MUE30HP230V1R32AOGREE · Multi R32 AO	Gree	2.5 tons28,400 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.90	70%	8.5	17.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	217962868
2072MUE36HP230V1R32AOGREE · Multi R32 AO	Gree	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	78%	8.5	17.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	217962870
2073MUE42HP230V1R32AOGREE · Multi R32 AO	Gree	3.5 tons42,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	70%	8.5	17.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	217962873
2074MUL18HP230V1R32AOGREE · Multi R32 AO	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	215218913
2075MUL19HP230V1R32AOGREE · 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	217962855

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