Cold-Climate Heat Pumps
Cold-climate heat pumps (CCHPs) are the latest evolution in efficient air-source heat pump design. Thanks to an inverter—or variable speed drive—compressor design, these heat pumps achieve high levels of efficiency even during the winter season.
CCHPs operate with nearly 400% efficiency at 47°F or above. When temps drop to zero a CCHP will sustain efficiencies of about 200%. That means CCHPs deliver two to four units of heating energy for every one unit of energy consumed. CCHPs are so efficient they're able to provide up to 90% of space heating needs with an overall seasonal efficiency of 250%.
And just like other heat pumps, CCHPs double as cooling systems during the summer season.
CCHPs differ from standard air-source heat pumps in that they're:
- Rated with a higher Heating Season Performance Factor (HSPF). To qualify for our rebates look for an HSPF of 9 or higher in ducted systems and 10 or higher in ductless mini-split systems.
- Equipped with a variable capacity compressor, which gives them their incredible efficiency.
- Installed with a crossover set point of approximately 0°F to ensure heating season operation.
Rebates available
CCHP rebates are available for qualified equipment installations. Minnesota and South Dakota customers may qualify for the following:
Ductless mini split configuration
- $500 per ton rebate for a ductless CCHP that has proof of the following ratings:
- ENERGY STAR rated with HSPF of 10.0 or greater, or
- 15.0 or greater SEER and 10.0 or greater HSPF.
- This rebate is not limited by rate on which the unit is served.
- $400 per ton energy control rebate for a ductless CCHP when the unit is:
- Rated with an HSPF of 10.0 or higher.
- Served through our Dual Fuel, Deferred Load, or Residential Demand Control Rate and subject to control according to the rate.
Ducted configuration
- $700 per ton rebate for a ducted CCHP system that has proof of the following ratings:
- ENERGY STAR rated with HSPF of 9.0 or greater, or
- 15.0 or greater SEER and 9.0 or greater HSPF.
- This rebate is not limited by rate on which the unit is served.
- $600 per ton energy control rebate for a ducted CCHP system when the system is:
- Rated with an HSPF of 9.0 or higher.
- Served through our Dual Fuel, Deferred Load, or Residential Demand Control Rate and subject to control according to the rate.
Learn more
Contact our Idea Center or call 800-493-3299 to see if a CCHP is right for you.