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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.

Showing Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

  1. 1LUU180HHVwith ducted air handler LDN187HV4LG1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.29
  2. 2NTXSKH09A112**with ducted air handler TPEADA0091AA90AMitsubishi Electric (sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric)1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.28
  3. 3LAU090HYV3with ductless indoor unit LAN090HYV3LG1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%3.13
  4. 4MUZ-GL12NA***with ductless indoor unit MSZ-GL12NAMitsubishi Electric1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.93
  5. 5NTXSST12A112A*with ductless indoor unit NTXWST12A112AMitsubishi Electric (sold as Trane / Mitsubishi Electric)1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.93
  6. 6LAU120HYV3with ductless indoor unit LAN120HYV3LG1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.91
  7. 738MPRBQ18AA3with ductless indoor unit DHMPHBQ18XA3Carrier (sold as Payne)1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.89
  8. 8DLCPRBH18AAKwith ductless indoor unit DLFPHBH18XAKCarrier (sold as Arcoaire)1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.89
  9. 9MSH183G26MCAAwith ductless indoor unit MSH183G26AXAADaikin (sold as Goodman)1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.89
  10. 10DLCPRBH18AAKwith ductless indoor unit DLFPHBH18XAKLPS Legacy1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessTop 10%2.89

1,759 ductless, up to 1.5 tons 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%

Next steps

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