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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. 53% of certified models (6,515, about 5 in 10) meet it.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

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 tons2,905 of 4,715 models62%
  • 2 tons1,062 of 1,748 models61%
  • 2.5–3 tons1,369 of 2,724 models50%
  • 3.5–4.5 tons1,130 of 2,687 models42%
  • 5 tons and up49 of 458 models11%

All sizes: 53%

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 Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

  1. 1NS21H36MA5-**Awith indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C3Z+TXV+TDR and furnace NF80U045S3AGE Appliances (sold as GE)2.5 tons · 31,400 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%4.00
  2. 25A6H5036A1with indoor coil DH36T4J and furnace S9V2C100U5PSCTrane (sold as American Standard)3 tons · 33,600 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.19
  3. 3KUSXA422Awith ducted air handler D(A,C,E)42B4D+TDRLG3 tons · 37,600 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.16
  4. 4KUSXB421Awith ducted air handler D(A,C,E)48D3D+TDRLG3 tons · 38,500 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.11
  5. 5HH836E2S12with indoor coil D(A,C,E)37E3K+TDR and furnace Z8ET100C20LMPS1York (sold as Coleman)2.5 tons · 32,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.10
  6. 65TWR5036A1with indoor coil DH60T4J and furnace S8V2B080M4PCBTrane3 tons · 33,200 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.08
  7. 7HH836E2S11with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36B4K+TDR and furnace Y81E080C20LMPS1York3 tons · 33,200 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.08
  8. 8RP15AY42AJ2Nwith ducted air handler AE*L+CM59A4J+TDRRheem (sold as RUUD)3 tons · 37,600 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.06
  9. 95TWX5036A1with indoor coil DH36T4J and furnace S9X1D120U5PSBTrane2.5 tons · 32,000 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.03
  10. 10A5HP5036A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C3J+TDR and furnace A801X080CM5SDTrane (sold as Runtru)2.5 tons · 31,200 Btu/h · DuctedTop 10%3.00

1,104 ducted, 2.5–3 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: 53%

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