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 |
- 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.
Why List Products On NEEP's ccASHP Product List
Over two-dozen manufacturers of leading high-performing cold climate ASHPs have chosen to list their products on NEEP's list. These products not only demonstrate their ability to perform in colder temperatures, but also help support a broader market transformation initiative. For a manufacturer, listing your products will increase not only the visibility of your high performance products, but also the ease of access to regional and national program incentives. Programs throughout the region and beyond are referencing the NEEP ccASHP product list for their incentives. See program summary for details (updated January 2023).
In 2019, NEEP published an updated ccASHP product list based on ccASHP specification V3.1. NEEP also moved from an excel-based list to an enhanced database that provides a more consumer friendly format to easily access the available product information. In addition to making it easier for customers to find ccASHPs, the new website streamlines the manufacturer listing process as well.
2023-2024 Database & Manufacturer Listing Process
In addition to providing product applications via an Excel-based form, manufacturers can provide their application information through an online portal. Starting in 2019, NEEP will charge an annual manufacturer product listing fee for products to be listed on this multifunctional ccASHP product list. Annual fees will have to be up-to-date for a product to be listed in the enhanced database. Throughout the year, manufacturers can use the portal to update or join the product list. Each November, manufacturers will be asked to renew their listing fee.
To learn about the listing process, listen to the recording of our public webinar. Slides are also available here
| $5,000 | For manufacturers listing 1-10 products on the NEEP List in the calendar year |
| $9,000 | For manufacturers listing 11-50 products on the NEEP List in the calendar year |
| $12,000 | For manufacturers listing 51-1000 products on the NEEP List in the calendar year |
| $14,000 | For manufacturers listing more than 1000 products on the NEEP list in the calendar year |
*Manufacturers who provide any level of listing fees are provided a $2,000 one-time credit to use towards any other NEEP fees including Initiative subscription, Allies program, or event sponsorship
Manufacturers will use the new portal to submit all new products. If in listing additional products, a manufacturer’s total number of listed products reaches a new product threshold, they will be required to pay the new balance (e.g. if a manufacturer lists eight products on April 1st and makes payment for $5,000 (1-10 product category), and then later in the year adds five new products for a new total of 13 listed products, they would be required to make a new payment of $2,500 because they now fall in the 11-50 product category)
Please visit our FAQ for more information and send any questions to ccASHP@neep.org via email.
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