On behalf of energy efficiency stakeholders, NEEP is pleased to be housing the Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump (ccASHP) Product List and Specifications:
| Specification | Version | Effective Date | Products | AHRI Standard | Federal Regulation |
| ccASHP | Version 4.0 | January 1, 2023 | Central Air Conditioning Heat Pump (HP) Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Multi-Split Heat Pump Packaged Terminal Heat Pump (PTHP) Single Package Vertical Heat Pump (SPVHP) | 210/240 1230 310/380 390
| 10 CFR §430.2 10 CFR §431.92 10 CFR §431.92 10 CFR §431.92 |
| Version 3.1 | August 1, 2021 | Central Air Conditioning Heat Pump (HP) | 210/240 | 10 CFR §430.2 | |
| ccPTHP & SPVHP | Version 1 | December 17, 2021 | Packaged Terminal Heat Pump (PTHP) Single Package Vertical Heat Pump (SPVHP) | 310/380 390 | 10 CFR §431.92 10 CFR §431.92 |
Additional Links
- Background on the development of the ccASHP specification and List
- Why List Products on the ccASHP Product List
- 2020 Manufacturer Product Listing Information
- FAQ on Listing Products
- Bulk Upload Template
Background
Clean Energy and energy efficiency stakeholders from the region lack confidence that the existing heating performance metric (HSPF) for air source heat pumps provides the necessary information to adequately characterize heating performance across the heating season, particularly at low temperatures. In addition, supplemental information provided by manufacturers to demonstrate performance in cold temperatures is not standardized or consistent. The current performance metric (HSPF) does not include low temperature testing points below 17°F, assumes the use of electric resistance elements, and tests in steady-state operation (as opposed to allowing modulation). These deficiencies add up to measurements that do not accurately reflect performance of the latest generation of air source heat pumps.
In order to address stakeholder concerns about these deficiencies, a group of interested stakeholders - working together as part of the Heating Electrification Initiative (facilitated by NEEP) - developed the specification to better characterize heat pump performance (now on V4.0). Initiative participants include energy efficiency program administrators, heat pump installers, state energy office staff, and technology experts.
The specification was designed to identify air source heat pumps that are best suited to heat efficiently in cold climates (IECC climate zone 4 and higher). It is intended as a model equipment specification to be used broadly by clean energy and energy efficiency program administrators in cold climates as a minimum requirement for program qualification. It is also intended for engineers, contractors, and other practitioners who need assurance that the equipment they select will have the required heating capacity at design temperature without unnecessary oversizing, and will serve the load efficiently throughout the ambient temperature range. More details on the process taken to arrive at the V3.0 specification are in the V3.0 Specification Memo.
In 2021, NEEP worked with its network of stakeholders and NYSERDA to develop a packaged terminal heat pump (PTHP) specification. Research and feedback led to the addition of single package vertical heat pumps (SPVHPs). Both small form-factor products have recently become available with variable speed compressors, allowing operation at 5°F and below without supplementary electric heat. As architects, engineers, and energy efficiency program administrators look for options to replace aging packaged terminal air conditioners (PTACs) common in high-rise multi-family homes, particularly in cities like New York, the NEEP list will identify products best suited to electrify heating in cold climates.
In cooperation with regional and national stakeholders including federal agencies, program administrators, and manufacturers, NEEP launched ccASHP Version 4.0. in 2022. Effective January 1st, 2023, the ccASHP Specification encompasses all previous heat pump categories, including the long standing HP category, recently added Packaged Terminal Heat Pump (PTHP) and Single Package Vertical Heat Pump (SPVHP) categories, and a new Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Multi-Split Heat Pump category. Covering the foundation of cold climate air source heat pumps currently available on the market, the NEEP ccASHP Product List and Specification provide a resource to programs, manufacturers, contractors, and consumers to drive adoption of heat pumps in cold climates.
For Manufacturers
Why List Products?
Listing products on the NEEP ccASHP Product List makes standardized cold-climate performance data available to contractors, designers, consumers, utilities, and program administrators through a widely used industry resource. Listing can increase product visibility, help users compare and select systems, and make it easier for programs that reference the Product List to identify products for potential incentive eligibility.
By participating, manufacturers also support a more transparent and consistent market for high-performing ccASHPs.
View Rebate Programs leveraging the NEEP ccASHP List.
Current Listing Process
We’ve made it easier than ever to list Central Air Conditioning Heat Pump products on the NEEP ccASHP Product List. Manufacturers can now submit data directly to AHRI, using a data reporting template developed jointly by AHRI and NEEP.
For other product categories, manufacturers submit product data using an Excel template. Contact ccASHP@neep.org for current submission instructions, listing eligibility requirements, and annual fee information.
Listing Fees
Manufacturers pay an annual fee based on the number of products listed on the NEEP ccASHP Product List during the calendar year.
Annual Fee* | Number of Products Listed |
$5,000 | 1-10 |
$10,000 | 11-50 |
$15,000 | 51-1000 |
$18,000 | 1000+ |
Good to Know:
- Manufacturers may begin listing at any point during the calendar year. The first-year fee is prorated by quarter. For example, a manufacturer that begins listing in April would pay for Q2 through Q4.
- Manufacturers may add products during the year. If the total number of listed products moves into a higher fee tier, an additional prorated fee will apply for the remainder of the year. The higher tier will apply at annual renewal.
- NEEP will reach out each fall for product listing renewal. Manufacturers that do not renew will not be charged, and their products will be removed from the Product List.
- Manufacturers of Central Air Conditioning Heat Pumps may add and edit product performance data via the AHRI submission process.
- Manufacturers of other product categories may add and edit product performance data via emailed Excel templates to ccASHP@neep.org
Please visit our FAQ for more information and send any questions to ccASHP@neep.org via email.
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