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New Eligibility Requirements
The equipment below installed on or after 1/1/23 must meet the New Efficiency Requirements.
| Equipment Type | Existing 2022 Efficiency Requirements | NEW 2023 Efficiency Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Central Air Conditioner Tier 1-Split System | ≥16 SEER and ≥12.5 EER | ≥ 15.2 SEER2 and ≥ 12.0 EER2 |
| Central Air Conditioner Tier 1-Single Package | ≥16 SEER and ≥12.5 EER | ≥ 15.2 SEER2 and ≥ 11.5 EER2 |
| Central Air Conditioner Tier 2-Split System | ≥18 SEER and ≥12.5 EER | ≥ 16.9 SEER2 and ≥ 12.4 EER2 |
| Central Air Conditioner Tier 2-Single Package | ≥18 SEER and ≥12.5 EER | ≥ 16.9 SEER2 and ≥ 11.5 EER2 |
Existing or New Eligibility Requirements
The equipment below installed up through 6/30/23 can meet either the Existing or New Efficiency Requirements. All heat pumps installed on or after 7/1/23 must meet the New Efficiency Requirements.
Starting 10/1/23 through 12/24/23 we are dropping EER/EER2 minimum efficiency requirements for all air source heat pumps, Single and Multi-zone HP mini splits. All units listed in the chart below will only need to meet SEER/SEER2 and HSPF/HSPF2 requirements.
| Equipment Type | Existing 2022 Efficiency Requirements | NEW 2023 Efficiency Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Central Air Conditioner Tier 1-Split System | ≥16 SEER and ≥12.5 EER | ≥ 15.2 SEER2 and ≥ 12.0 EER2 |
| Central Air Conditioner Tier 1-Single Package | ≥16 SEER and ≥12.5 EER | ≥ 15.2 SEER2 and ≥ 11.5 EER2 |
| Central Air Conditioner Tier 2-Split System | ≥18 SEER and ≥12.5 EER | ≥ 16.9 SEER2 and ≥ 12.4 EER2 |
| Central Air Conditioner Tier 2-Single Package | ≥18 SEER and ≥12.5 EER | ≥ 16.9 SEER2 and ≥ 11.5 EER2 |
| ASHP Or Ducted Mini Splits Tier 1- Split System | ≥16 SEER and ≥12.5 EER and ≥9.0 HSPF | ≥ 15.2 SEER2 and ≥ 11.7 EER2 and ≥ 7.8 HSPF2 |
| ASHP Or Ducted Mini Splits Tier 1- Single Package | ≥16 SEER and ≥12.5 EER and ≥9.0 HSPF | ≥ 15.2 SEER2 and ≥ 10.6 EER2 and ≥ 7.2 HSPF2 |
| ASHP Or Ducted Mini Splits Tier 2- Split Package | ≥18 SEER and ≥12.5 EER and ≥ 9.5 HSPF | ≥ 16.9 SEER2 and ≥ 12.0 EER2 and ≥ 8.2 HSPF2 |
| ASHP Or Ducted Mini Splits Tier 2- Single Package | ≥18 SEER and ≥12.5 EER and ≥ 9.5 HSPF | ≥ 16.9 SEER2 and ≥ 12.0 EER2 and ≥ 8.2 HSPF2 |
| Ductless HP Single Zone Unit | ≥18 SEER and ≥12.5 EER and ≥ 9.0 HSPF | ≥ 18 SEER2 and ≥ 12.5 EER2 and ≥ 8.1 HSPF2 |
| Ductless HP Multi Zone Unit | ≥15.5 SEER and ≥12.5 EER and ≥ 8.6 HSPF | ≥ 15.5 SEER2 and ≥ 12.5 EER2 and ≥ 7.8 HSPF2 |
| Geothermal Heat Pump (closed loop) | ≥ 17.1 EER & ≥ 3.6 COP | ≥ 17.1 EER & ≥ 3.6 COP |
No Changes to Eligibility Requirements
| Equipment Type | Existing 2022 Efficiency Requirements | NEW 2023 Efficiency Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Thermostat | ENERGY STAR® Certified Smart Thermostat | No Changes |
| Heat Pump Water Heater | ENERGY STAR Certified Models | No Changes |
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