Midea Achieves AHRI’s New CVP Certification for Real-World Energy Efficiency

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — Midea, a producer of HVAC systems, announced it has become the first manufacturer to achieve certification under the new Controls Verification Procedure (CVP) developed by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

CVP represents a major advancement in energy testing methodology, designed to reflect real-world performance conditions rather than idealized laboratory scenarios. Unlike the previous “locked unit” test mode, CVP uses an “unlocked” configuration that simulates true end-user conditions, maintaining the same compressor, airflow, and TXV position while operating under its own controls.

This milestone builds on Midea’s receipt of the first-ever Intertek certification for CVP compliance, which was announced earlier this year at AHR Expo 2025.

Together, these achievements demonstrate that Midea’s high-efficiency performance and energy savings are not just laboratory results; they reflect how the systems perform in real homes and businesses.

Midea continues to advance sustainable technologies that push the boundaries of heating performance. In its recent Alaska Discovery Project, the company’s latest Cold Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) maintained 100% heating capacity at -40° F, showcasing the system’s reliability in extreme conditions, the company says.

In addition to its product innovations, Midea offers smart energy management services that allow users to monitor and control whole-home energy use remotely, enhancing comfort, visibility, and efficiency.

For more information about Midea’s CVP certification, visit www.mideacomfort.us.