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, they 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 or HSPF2). To qualify for our rebates look for HSPF2 of 7.6 or greater or HSPF of 9 or greater in ducted systems and HSPF2 of 9.5 or greater or HSPF of 10 or greater 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 HSPF2 of 9.5 or greater, or
    • 15.0 or greater SEER and 10.0 or greater HSPF, or
    • 15.0 or greater SEER2 and 9.5 or greater HSPF2.
    • This rebate is not limited by the rate on which the unit is served.
  • $400 per ton energy control rebate for a ductless CCHP when the unit is:

Ducted configuration

  • $700 per ton rebate for a ducted CCHP that has proof of the following ratings:
    • ENERGY STAR rated with HSPF of 9.0 or greater or HSPF2 of 7.6 or greater, or
    • 15.0 or greater SEER and 9.0 or greater HSPF, or
    • 14.3 or greater SEER2 and 7.6 or greater HSPF2.
    • This rebate is not limited by the rate on which the unit is served.
  • $600 per ton energy control rebate for a ducted CCHP when the system is:

Learn more

Contact our Idea Center or call 800-493-3299 to see if a CCHP is right for you.

Federal household electrification incentives for 2023

Upfront discounts: The federal Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is expected to provide incentives for energy-saving electric items in 2023. The amounts depend on income eligibility requirements, home location, and product requirements with the maximum incentives listed below. The availability of upfront discounts will depend on how quickly state governments are able to implement them. These incentives may be used in conjunction with our continuing rebate programs.

Maximum upfront discount

Electrical equipment  Discount
Electrical panel $4,000
Electric stove $840
Electric wiring $2,500
Heat pump water heater $1,750
High-efficiency heat pump $8,000
Heat pump clothes dryer $840
Weatherization $1,600
Whole home energy reduction $4,000


Tax credits: Federal tax credits will be available in 2023 for energy-saving electric equipment. The amounts below represent the maximum tax credit and will depend on income, home location and address, and product requirements.

Maximum tax credit

Electrical equipment Tax credit
Battery storage installation 30% of project cost
Geothermal heating installation 30% of project cost
Electric panel $600
Electric vehicle charger $1,000
New electric vehicle $7,500
Used electric vehicle $4,000
Heat pump air conditioner/heater $2,000
Rooftop solar installation 30% of project cost
Weatherization $1,200

 
For more information on eligibility, visit rewiringamerica.org.

Minnesota