- AHRI has replaced the "Heating Capacity (H1Full) - Single or High Stage (47F), btuh" field with the "Heating Capacity (47F), btuh (Appendix M1)" field. This data update has resulted in systems that once qualified to no longer qualify. These systems will be eligible for a rebate if installed on or before March 31, 2026, but will no longer be eligible for a rebate beginning April 1, 2026. These systems are marked with a "No - DS" in column B in the spreadsheet (downloaded from the top right-hand corner).
- The industry is moving away from R410A refrigerants to A2L refrigerants, like R-454B and R-32, to comply with the EPA’s transition rule. Key terms to understand the transition:
- System: A grouping of HVAC components, otherwise known as split systems (ex: IDUs paired with ODUs).
- Product: A self-contained unit, otherwise known as a packaged heat pump (ex: evaporator coil, condenser, and compressor all located in one cabinet).