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: 125,409
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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 86 of 206
# · Outdoor model	Manufacturer	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
2126TAVCI7H4R09TOSOT · Ductedwith ducted air handler TAPED7H4R09-S	Gree	1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	2.14	90%	9.2	22.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	6	216732458
2127TAVCI7H4R12TOSOT · Cliviawith ductless indoor unit TAVEM7H4R12-S	Gree	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	1.95	92%	9.5	24.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	6	216607215
2128TAVCI7H4R18TOSOT · Cliviawith ductless indoor unit TAVEM7H4R18-S	Gree	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted	1.90	81%	9.0	24.5	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	8	216684160
2129TAW20-18H1BTOSOT · Charmowith ductless indoor unit TAW20-18H1A	Gree	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.85	71%	8.5	20.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	217589559
2130TAW20-36H1BTOSOT · COSMOwith ductless indoor unit TAW20-36H1A	Gree	3 tons33,600 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	72%	8.5	21.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	217485717
2131TGWHD-18NDTOSOT · Multi R32 AO	Gree	1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	77%	8.5	17.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	218361223
2132TGWHD-24NDTOSOT · Multi R32 AO	Gree	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	2.00	71%	8.5	17.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	218361224
2133TGWHD-30NDTOSOT · Multi R32 AO	Gree	2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.90	70%	8.5	17.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	218361225
2134TGWHD-36NDTOSOT · Multi R32 AO	Gree	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.80	78%	8.5	17.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	218361226
2135TGWHD-42NDTOSOT · Multi R32 AO	Gree	3.5 tons42,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)	1.80	70%	8.5	17.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	218361227
2136TK-H02TC/NHA-D(U)TOSOT · DC inverter rooftop unit	Gree	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.05	126%	8.8	18.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218795633
2137TK-H03TC/NHA-D(U)TOSOT · DC inverter rooftop unit	Gree	3 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.05	89%	8.5	18.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	218471411
2138TK-H04TC/NHA-D(U)TOSOT · DC inverter rooftop unit	Gree	4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.04	110%	8.5	18.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	1	218795634
2139TK-H05TC/NHA-D(U)TOSOT · DC inverter rooftop unit	Gree	4.5 tons56,000 Btu/h · Ducted	2.04	91%	8.3	18.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	218471412
2140TM18D6MOTOSOT · R32 FreeMatch	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	216571389
2141TM18H32MOTOSOT · 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	215399247
2142TM18R32MOTOSOT · 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	217903161
2143TM18WH21MOTOSOT · R32 FreeMatch	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	217194926
2144TM24D6MOTOSOT · R32 FreeMatch	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	216571390
2145TM24H32MOTOSOT · Multi-Zone	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	215399248
2146TM24R32MOTOSOT · 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	217903162
2147TM24WH21MOTOSOT · R32 FreeMatch	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	217194929
2148TM30D6MOTOSOT · R32 FreeMatch	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	216571391
2149TM30H32MOTOSOT · Multi-Zone	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	215399249
2150TM30R32MOTOSOT · 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	217903163

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