Element: 1 DOE certified model
Element has one portable AC basic model certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 12,000 BTU/h SACC. How its efficiency compares with its DOE class is below.
Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (portable ACs), data as of 2026-11-03.
Portable air conditioners
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | SACC, BTU/h | Covers | CEER | Hose | Heat | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ElementEHPC12D |
| 12,000SACC, up to 550 sq ft | 550 sq ft | 14.2 | Dual hose | Yes | 1 |
How efficient is the Element EHPC12D?
Element EHPC12D files CEER 14.2 Btu/Wh. The median among the 334 dual hose portable ACs is 12.5, so it's above the median: higher than 317 of the 334.
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.
Who makes Element portable ACs?
DOE's database has no manufacturer field, so the evidence is whose model number each unit is filed under and which other brands file the same unit.
Its one basic model isn't filed by any other brand as of 2026-11-03, and the model number isn't another company's. DOE's records tie it to Element alone.
How much does an Element portable AC cost to run?
For Element EHPC12D, 12,000 BTU/h SACC divided by a CEER of 14.2 is about 845 W while cooling. That's about 15¢ an hour ($36.83 for 30 days at 8 hours a day).
At 18.16¢ per kWh, the US average residential price for August 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A). Worked out from the certified figures.
How does Element EHPC12D compare with other brands?
Picked by rule from models with a matched listing, DOE data as of 2026-11-03.
- Within 1,000 BTU/h of its size, highest CEER: Keystone KSTAP121HINV, 12,000 BTU/h SACC. Up to 550 sq ft, dual hose, heats, CEER 14.2.
- Nearest size in its class with a higher CEER: Danby DPA100B9IWDB-6, 10,000 BTU/h SACC. Up to 450 sq ft, dual hose, CEER 14.7.
- Nearest bigger unit: Tripp Lite SRCOOL24KE, 16,000 BTU/h SACC. Up to 700 sq ft, single hose, CEER 9.8.
Questions about Element
- Is Element a good portable AC brand?
- Its one portable AC basic model, Element EHPC12D, certifies 12,000 BTU/h SACC, and its CEER of 14.2 is higher than 317 of the 334 dual hose portable ACs certified to DOE. We don't test reliability, noise or build quality, so we can't rank brands on those. How we compare models.
- How big a room will a Element portable AC cool?
- Element EHPC12D certifies 12,000 BTU/h SACC, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at 550 sq ft. Every one was tested dual hose. SACC and the BTU figure on the box.