CEE’s Highest Efficiency Tiers Effective January 1, 2009
| Level | SEER | EER | HSPF |
Split System Air Conditioner Tier 3 | 16 or higher | 13 or higher | N/A |
Split System Air Source Heat Pump Tier 2 | 15 or higher | 12.5 or higher | 8.5 or higher |
Packaged Air Conditioner Tier 2 | 14 or higher | 12 or higher | N/A |
Packaged Air Source Heat Pump Tier 2 | 14 or higher | 12 or higher | 8 or higher |
SEER: Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio
EER: Energy Efficiency Ratio
HSPF: Heating Seasonal Performance Factor