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Xcel CC: which heat pumps meet it?

The efficiency thresholds Xcel Energy Colorado uses for its cold-climate air-source heat pump rebate. 38% of certified models (3,627, about 4 in 10) meet it.

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What it asks for

Ducted units

  • Efficiency on a 5°F day (COP at 5°F): 1.75 or more
  • Heating power kept at 5°F (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F): 70% or more of its 47°F output
  • Summer-long cooling efficiency (SEER2): 15.2 or more
  • Hot-day cooling efficiency (EER2): 10 or more

Ductless units

  • Efficiency on a 5°F day (COP at 5°F): 1.75 or more
  • Heating power kept at 5°F (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F): 70% or more of its 47°F output
  • Summer-long cooling efficiency (SEER2): 16 or more
  • Hot-day cooling efficiency (EER2): 9 or more

A model counts when at least one of its certified pairings meets every line on its own. Program rules beyond ratings (installer enrollment, sizing, documentation) are not checked here.

How often each size meets itThe dark line is the share across all sizes; each bar is one size, every type together.
  • Up to 1.5 tons1,694 of 3,130 models54%
  • 2 tons666 of 1,437 models46%
  • 2.5–3 tons810 of 2,588 models31%
  • 3.5–4.5 tons429 of 2,136 models20%
  • 5 tons and up28 of 349 models8%

All sizes: 38%

Source: AHRI directory.

Models that meet it, one size class at a time

Highest efficiency on a 5°F day first. Every model here meets the level.
  1. 1ARUB060GSS4LG5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.45
  2. 2MCY-MAP0607HS-UL*Carrier (sold as Toshiba Carrier)5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessGreat2.40
  3. 3ATVO60NGUG2AIR TECH5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessGood2.10
  4. 4GMV-V60WL/C-T(U)Gree5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessGood2.10
  5. 5KUV-60UHOGree (sold as Kinghome)5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessGood2.10
  6. 6TVRF-V60WL/CGree (sold as Tosot)5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessGood2.10
  7. 7MXZ-SM60NAM***Mitsubishi Electric5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessBelow the middle2.07
  8. 8LMU601HVLG5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessBelow the middle2.01
  9. 9MXZ-SM60NAMMitsubishi Electric5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessBelow the middle2.00
  10. 10MXZ-SM60NAM2Mitsubishi Electric5 tons · 60,000 Btu/h · DuctlessBelow the middle2.00

27 ducted, 5 tons and up models meet it. See them all in the advanced list

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Brands with the most models that meet itShare of each brand’s own models; the dark line is the share across all models.

All models: 38%

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