Vol. 142, No. 13 — March 29, 2008

Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency
Regulations

Statutory authority

Energy Efficiency Act

Sponsoring department

Department of Natural Resources

(This statement is not part of the Regulations.)

Description

Pursuant to the Energy Efficiency Act, the Energy Efficiency Regulations encourage the efficient and economic use of energy. The Act and its accompanying Regulations contribute to the competitiveness of Canada’s economy and help Canada to address national and international climate change goals.

Carbon dioxide (CO₂), a by-product of fossil fuel consumption, has been identified as the most significant greenhouse gas (GHG) contributing to climate change. In recent years, as economic growth has given rise to higher energy use in Canada and throughout the world, the use of fossil fuels has intensified and carbon dioxide emissions have increased. Since a general shift to alternative energy sources is years away, the most practical and immediate approach to limiting carbon dioxide emissions is to improve energy efficiency.

Background

In 1992, Parliament passed Canada’s Energy Efficiency Act. It provides for the collection of data on energy use, the labelling of energy-using products, and the making and enforcement of regulations subjecting such products to minimum energy-performance standards (MEPS).

The Energy Efficiency Regulations have been in effect since 1995. To date, they have been amended nine times to incorporate new MEPS for additional products or to increase the stringency of existing MEPS. During this period, the Energy Efficiency Regulations have been implemented under the Efficiency and Alternative Energy Program, the Climate Change Action Plan 2000 program, and the Climate Change Transitional Program. Currently, the Energy Efficiency Regulations are supported by the Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA). This amendment addresses three principle immediate outcomes of CARA: the approval of the Governor in Council of the first amendment to the Energy Efficiency Regulations under CARA, the increased scope of the comparative labelling regime and the increased engagement of various publics in energy efficiency under these labelling regimes.

The purpose of the MEPS implemented under the Energy Efficiency Regulations is to eliminate shipment of inefficient, energy-using products that are either (1) imported into Canada, or (2) manufactured in Canada and transported between provinces for the purpose of sale or lease. Since most energy-using products must cross provincial or international borders to reach their markets, national energy performance standards are an effective tool to raise the level of energy efficiency throughout Canada. According to surveys, as detailed later in this statement, many products that are neither energy-efficient nor cost-effective continue to be available on the Canadian market—even though higher efficiency alternatives are available at little or no extra cost. The reason is that information and transactional barriers operate which prevent consumers from making more efficient choices. It is these products that are the target for MEPS.

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has calculated that, by 2010, the MEPS put into effect by the Energy Efficiency Regulations (since 1995) will have achieved a reduction in GHG emissions of 25.6 megatonnes (Mt) per year. Under CARA, three additional amendments are planned, of which this proposed amendment is the first. The Energy Efficiency Regulations, under CARA, will contribute an estimated annual, aggregate impact in 2010–2011 of

• energy reductions between 13.37 and 14.85 petajoules per year;
• GHG reductions between 1.4 and 1.6 Mt per year (using current conversions); and
• air pollutant reductions, the most significant of which are 725–1 002 tonnes of NO_x, 837–3 446 tonnes of SO₂ and 204–1 155 tonnes of PM₁₀.

This proposed amendment will account for approximately one-third of the CARA Energy Efficiency Regulations’ contribution—0.5 Mt in 2010, rising to 9.7 Mt in 2020. No estimates for the reduction of other emissions are provided for the proposed amendment due to uncertainties in calculation for the limited number of products. The fact that MEPS apply to the entire stock of affected inefficient energy-using products explains the amendment’s sizable impact, which compounds as energy-efficient products replace the inefficient ones.

NRCan participates in standards development and conformity assessment through the National Standards System (NSS). The use of harmonized standards and a nationally recognized conformity assessment regime reduces the burden on stakeholders. Other participants in this system include provincial regulators, utilities and manufacturers. Test standards developed through the NSS are often incorporated by reference in the Energy Efficiency Regulations as well as by provinces with active energy efficiency regulations. These provinces are Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia. Provincial legislation governs transactions in internal provincial markets.

As an importer rather than a manufacturer of most of these products, Canada needs to ensure a ready supply of efficient products. NRCan seeks where possible to harmonize standards with those of other jurisdictions. In addition to provincial requirements, energy efficiency regulations at the U.S. federal and state level are considered in the development of Canada’s regulations. Significant recent standards activities in the United States include the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct), the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), and the California Code of Regulations, Title 20: Appliance Efficiency Regulations administered by the California Energy Commission (CEC). It is therefore important to harmonize with the United States in particular but also with other jurisdictions and trading partners. Unique Canadian conditions, such as a colder climate, will sometimes support standards differing from those of neighbouring jurisdictions.

The proposed amendment

NRCan expects the Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations (“the proposed amendment”) to

• increase the stringency of existing MEPS for currently regulated products;
• introduce new MEPS and associated reporting and compliance requirements for six products (see below);
• introduce MEPS for general service lamps; and
• require consumer energy performance labelling for general service lamps, general service incandescent reflector lamps and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).

Increasing the stringency of existing MEPS for currently regulated products

Residential dehumidifiers

NRCan is proposing two levels of MEPS for dehumidifiers. The first would come into effect immediately upon registration of the proposed amendment and would be harmonized with EPAct. The second would come into effect on October 1, 2012, and would be harmonized with ESIA.

Residential dishwashers

NRCan’s proposed MEPS for dishwashers will limit the energy consumption of residential dishwashers to 355 kWh per year on January 1, 2010. The proposed MEPS will incorporate energy consumption of the product in both active and standby mode. This proposed requirement would provide flexibility for manufacturers to optimize active energy efficiency and standby losses so as to achieve the lowest possible total annual energy consumption. The proposed amendment is harmonized with the ESIA.

Commercial ice-makers

Existing MEPS for automatic ice-makers will be increased to harmonize with levels adopted in the United States with EPAct and in California. NRCan is proposing an effective date of January 1, 2008, which is harmonized with California. The effective date is earlier than the U.S. federal date but is appropriate for Canada, since MEPS for ice-makers have existed in Canada since December 1998. Forty-four per cent of the market already complies with proposed MEPS. Stakeholders have not identified any issues with the earlier effective date.

Residential gas furnaces

Energy efficiency for gas furnaces is defined in terms of annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE), which measures a furnace’s yearly heat output against its gas input. The proposed Regulations will increase the MEPS from 78% to 90% AFUE, effective December 31, 2009. NRCan is also proposing that the electrical consumption of residential gas furnaces be reported.

This proposed amendment is harmonized with

• the Ontario Building Code’s minimum AFUE of 90% effective since January 1, 2007; and
• the British Columbia Energy Efficiency Regulations MEPS of 90% AFUE for new residential construction effective January 1, 2008.

In November 2007, the U.S. Department of Energy issued a final rule that established a minimum 80% AFUE for residential gas furnaces. However, ESIA has included a clause (section 306) allowing for an additional regional standard for heating products. This is expected to result in a higher MEPS level for Northern U.S. states. The higher AFUE for Canada is justified by the colder climate and will result in increased savings for consumers. More than half of the furnaces sold in Canada already meet the proposed MEPS.

Introducing new MEPS and associated reporting and compliance requirements

Commercial clothes washers

NRCan is proposing to introduce MEPS for residential-style commercial clothes washers equivalent to existing requirements for residential clothes washers. Commercial clothes washers are built on residential clothes washer frames, with certain modifications to improve their durability. The proposed amendment is harmonized with EPAct.

Residential wine chillers

NRCan is proposing to introduce MEPS for residential wine chillers. Though currently small, the market for wine chillers has grown significantly over the past few years, and rapid future growth is forecast. Residential wine chillers are a type of refrigerator and, like refrigerators, are in operation 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. There have been significant efficiency improvements to refrigerators that can be applied to wine chillers. The proposed amendment will require the product to meet MEPS, using test procedures developed for residential refrigerators and modified for wine chillers. The proposed amendment is harmonized with levels adopted by the CEC in November 1997.

Commercial and industrial gas unit heaters

Unit heaters are used in commercial and industrial applications to provide space heating. Approximately 30 000 units are sold every year. The proposed amendment will set MEPS at 80% thermal efficiency, with prescriptive requirements for venting systems and ignition devices. The effective date is August 8, 2008. The proposed amendment would harmonize with EPAct. No issues were identified during the consultations.

Torchieres (floor lamps)

NRCan is proposing standards of 190 W for torchieres (floor lamps). This would harmonize our MEPS with U.S. standards which, under EPAct, have been in effect since January 2007. By including torchieres with supplementary lighting, NRCan is proposing a broader scope than the U.S. standard. A MEPS level of 230 W is proposed for these torchieres. The proposed amendment would eliminate halogen-type torchieres, which consume as much as 400 W. NRCan has also proposed a second performance level at 75 W and 100 W (for lamps with additional lighting), to take effect in January 2010.

Torchieres are available in different designs which operate with different types of lamps, namely, incandescent, halogen, and fluorescent lamps. NRCan is concerned that during the next few years they will be manufactured for bulb types that, because of the proposed changes in light bulb standards, will not be available after 2012. By implementing standards for them, NRCan is seeking to ensure that consumers buy ones for which suitable replacement bulbs will be available for the torchiere’s lifetime. Many of these torchieres feature dimming controls that, in the near future, will need to accommodate high-efficiency light bulbs.

Ceiling fan lighting

NRCan is proposing ceiling fan lighting requirements to limit the energy consumed in illuminating ceiling fans. The standard, which would come into effect in 2007, would limit the consumption of ceiling fan lighting to 190 W. NRCan and the United States are not totally harmonized because, under EPAct, the United States prescribes certain requirements at point of sale, whereas the EEAct authority pertains to trans-border shipment.

For ceiling fan lighting products, NRCan is also proposing to set a second performance level at 75 W, to come into effect by 2010. This level is established to ensure that energy-efficient lighting components are used within these products. Currently, certain fixtures, like ceiling fans and ceiling fan light kits, are available in different designs that operate with different types of lamps, such as incandescent and fluorescent lamps. NRCan believes that these fixtures, like torchieres, ought to be manufactured so as to be suitable for use with the high-efficiency light bulbs that will be the norm after 2012.

Traffic signal modules and pedestrian modules

NRCan is proposing to implement power consumption levels for traffic signal and pedestrian modules, to come into effect upon registration of the proposed amendment. The proposed amendment applies to modules of typical size and colour and will ensure that new traffic signal installations meet LED technology performance levels. This proposed amendment will be harmonized with EPAct. Within the next three years, NRCan intends to initiate a regulatory process to implement a standard for retrofit modules.

Introducing MEPS for general service lamps

The proposal

On April 25, 2007, the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, announced that Canada would phase out inefficient incandescent lamps by the year 2012—the second country in the world to do so. NRCan has taken steps to initiate the regulatory process to establish MEPS for general service lighting (GSL).

NRCan is proposing to set a minimum efficacy for GSL that would eliminate the common incandescent A-shaped lamps. Replacement lamps are expected to be new-generation incandescent, halogen infrared, or fluorescent lighting—to be superseded, eventually, by solid-state light-emitting diode (LED) lamps. The proposed MEPS, to take effect on January 1, 2012, will reduce the energy used by a typical light bulb by about 30%. The scope, structure, and timing of the new standards were the subject of significant input by stakeholders and the general public (see the consultation section of this RIAS).

Concerns and responses

Some have expressed concerns about fluorescent-lighting technology. NRCan has responded by setting the standard at a level that in future years will be attainable by high-efficiency incandescent lighting as well as fluorescent and other technologies. To address consumer preferences for a certain light quality, NRCan has allowed a lower standard for a group of specialized lamps called “modified spectrum.”

In response to stakeholders concerns, NRCan has lowered the proposed MEPS from what was proposed in June 2007, to give Canadians more technology options while eliminating the inefficient lamps from the market. High-efficiency halogen infrared and compact fluorescents products on the market will meet the proposed MEPS, while technology developments for other light sources such as high-efficiency incandescents and LED are expected to result in more choice for consumers by 2012. Acting on industry’s concerns about timelines, NRCan has agreed to allow (1) four years to prepare before the effective date of the MEPS and (2) a staggered implementation.

Harmonization

Following Canada’s intentions, announced April 25, 2007, in December 2007, EISA established U.S. standards, scheduled to come into effect starting in 2012, for general service incandescent lighting. NRCan’s evaluation is that, for the typical light output of lamps currently on the market, the efficacy levels in the United States are equivalent to those proposed in Canada. The scope and exclusions are also harmonized.

NRCan has been monitoring international developments in lighting standards and believes that the proposed amendment appropriately balances harmonization, meeting the needs of Canadians, and reaching significant energy-savings targets.

Several provinces have expressed interest in implementing standards for general service lighting: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and British Columbia. Ontario has been working with NRCan to conduct a market analysis of the proposed standard and has announced its intention to implement a similar standard by 2012.

Requiring consumer energy performance labelling for general service lamps, general service incandescent reflector lamps and compact fluorescent lamps

The main purpose of a mandatory requirement for labelling lighting products is to provide consumers with standardized product-performance information that will encourage a preference for energy-efficient light bulbs. The requirement to print information on energy use in watts, hours of use, and lumen output (based on standardized test procedures) provides a level playing field for all manufacturers. A related aim is to discourage the publication of overstated claims of product performance. The labelling requirements will also allow consumers to identify high-efficiency products. Labelling will be required for general service incandescent reflector lamps (PAR, R, ER and BR), general service lamps (incandescent), and compact fluorescent lamps.

These labelling requirements harmonize with those in effect in the United States, while meeting Canada’s official languages requirements by providing a standardized French translation. As more products with lower wattages enter the marketplace as a result of the MEPS, it will become more important to provide consumers with a standardized way of comparing product performance.

Alternatives

Maintaining the status quo

If the amendment is not implemented, Canada will lose an opportunity to reduce its GHG and other atmospheric emissions, e.g. smog pre-cursors, which are associated with energy use.

As described above, most of these new standards have equivalents in effect or proposed in the United States. If Canada’s efficiency requirements are lower than those of the United States, Canadian households and businesses will miss out on future energy savings that are known to be cost-effective.

Canada’s other trading partners are making rapid energy efficiency improvements. The standards contained in this amendment will help to maintain and improve Canada’s competitive position in supplying products to international and domestic markets.

Without the national standards contained in the amendment and complementary provincial requirements (where authorized under provincial legislation), inefficient energy-using equipment could be sold in provinces or territories that do not have performance requirements. This would hinder the Government of Canada’s objectives of reducing CO₂ emissions and achieving cost savings for energy users.

Lighting is an important energy end-use for which there is no standardized consumer information required to be provided to Canadians. Without this amendment, there will continue to be a lack of accurate and comprehensive information to supplement standards and support more efficient choices.

Voluntary program

NRCan uses awareness and information programs such as ENERGY STAR to increase acceptance of energy-efficient equipment. The voluntary programs support the mandatory regulations. As markets for efficient products grow, MEPS can effectively eliminate the least efficient products. As MEPS are introduced, criteria for ENERGY STAR are updated to continue to recognize the top-performing products on the market. As administrator of the ENERGY STAR program in Canada, Natural Resources Canada ensures that the program requirements are maintained, that products meet the stated requirements, and that specifications are updated to reflect improvements in product offerings—all in an effort to maintain the credibility of the program.

Without the proposed amendment, cooperation from all industry members could not be guaranteed, especially in the case of imported goods, which come from a variety of foreign sources. Consequently, firms generally support the use of MEPS in these cases so that there is a level playing field.

Benefits and costs

The benefits and costs of increasing the MEPS for these products are evaluated in four parts:

• Benefits and costs to society. A quantitative analysis measuring the economic attractiveness to society was conducted for the products specified in the amendment.
• Energy/GHG analysis. A description of the analysis of aggregate energy savings and associated reductions in GHG emissions, resulting from the proposed amendment.
• Benefits and costs to business. A qualitative discussion of the impact of the proposed amendment on affected manufacturers and dealers.
• Benefits and costs to the Government of Canada. A qualitative discussion of the impact of the proposed amendment on Government.

Benefits and costs to society

NRCan undertook a quantitative analysis of the net benefits to society to determine the economic attractiveness of improving the energy efficiency of the products. The analysis was conducted for units that would not meet the proposed minimum energy performance standard and that are considered to be the least efficient of their class.

Methodology and assumptions

NRCan analyzed the economic attractiveness of the minimum energy performance standards within a cost-benefit analysis framework, using the incremental cost and energy savings data associated with the various technologies that increase the energy efficiency of the benchmark products. Benchmark products are often characterized as the least efficient products available for sale in Canada.

A cost-benefit analysis framework allows for the net present value of a stream of costs and benefits to serve as the indicator of economic attractiveness. The net present value is calculated by subtracting the present value of incremental costs from the present value of incremental benefits, over the service life of the product. The incremental costs are differentials between a bench-mark product price and the cost of that product with levels of efficiency that meet or exceed those specified in the proposed amendment. The incremental benefits are the present value of energy savings associated with the efficiency improvement.

A negative net present value indicates that the efficiency improvement is not economically attractive (costs exceed benefits), whereas a net present value greater than zero indicates that the efficiency improvement is economically attractive (benefits exceed costs). A net present value equal to zero indicates that society would be indifferent.

Assumptions for base case analysis

The economic analysis consisted of a base case analysis and a sensitivity analysis. Key assumptions for the base case scenario include the following:

Residential wine chillers

• Effective date: January 1, 2008
• Service life: 9 years
• The baseline model used in the analysis had a capacity of 5 ft³

Ceiling fan lighting

• First effective date for units with medium screw-based sockets: January 1, 2007
• Second effective date for units with medium screw-based sockets: January 1, 2010
• First effective date for units with screw-based sockets other than medium screw-based or pin-based: January 1, 2009
• Second effective date for units with screw-based sockets other than medium screw-based or pin-based: January 1, 2012
• No analysis performed on units with pin-based sockets, since these units meet the proposed MEPS
• Service life of ceiling fans with lighting: 13 years
• Lighting type used with a ceiling fan will remain constant throughout the service life of the ceiling fan
• Typical unit equipped with three lamp sockets
• Typical unit will use lamps that are the same wattage and lighting type
• Service life of replacement compact fluorescent lamps: 8 000 hours
• Service life of replacement incandescent lamps: 1 000 hours
• The 2007 baseline model used in the analysis was a unit equipped with three 100-W incandescent lamps in medium screw-based sockets
• The 2009 baseline model used in the analysis was a unit equipped with three 100-W incandescent lamps in sockets other than medium screw- or pin-based
• The 2010 baseline model used in the analysis was a unit equipped with three 60-W incandescent lamps in medium screw-based sockets
• The 2012 baseline model used in the analysis was a unit equipped with three 60-W incandescent lamps in sockets other than medium screw- or pin-based
• Incandescent to compact fluorescent lamp replacement: a general heat-loss factor of 36%
• 100-W to 60-W incandescent lamp replacement: a general heat-loss factor of 17%

Torchieres (floor lamps)

• First effective date: January 1, 2007
• Second effective date: January 1, 2010
• Service life of torchiere lamps: 11 years
• Lamp type used in torchiere will remain constant throughout the service life of the torchiere
• Service life of replacement incandescent lamps: 875 hours
• Service life of replacement halogen lamps: 1 500 hours
• Service life of replacement compact fluorescent lamps: 8 000 hours
• Incandescent to compact fluorescent lamp replacement: a general heat-loss factor of 36%
• Halogen to compact fluorescent lamp replacement: a general heat-loss factor of 33%
• Incandescent to halogen lamp replacement: a general heat-loss factor of 14%
• The 2007 baseline model used in the analysis was a unit using a 300-W halogen lamp
• The 2010 baseline model used in the analysis was a unit using a 150-W incandescent lamp

Commercial and industrial gas unit heaters

• Effective date: August 8, 2008
• Service life of gas unit heaters: 18 years
• Typical usage: 2 122 hours per year
• The baseline model has an output capacity of 250 000 Btu/h and a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) of 64.1%

Commercial clothes washers

• Effective date: January 1, 2007
• Service life of commercial clothes washers: 6.5 years
• Energy used by water purification plants and pumping stations to treat and pump 1 000 gallons of water: 2.102 kWh. This figure is based on research conducted by the Canadian Building Energy End-Use Data and Analysis Centre (Energy Consumption: Water Purification, Pumping, and Wastewater Treatment, May 2004)
• Three-quarters of commercial clothes washers are located in apartment buildings, and one-quarter are located in laundromats
• The baseline model used in the analysis has a modified efficiency factor of 1.04 and consumes 320 000 litres of water per year

Traffic and pedestrian signals

• Effective date: January 1, 2007
• Service life of LED traffic and pedestrian signals: 5 years
• Amber traffic signals are not covered by the proposed MEPS
• Typical duty cycles:
  • Traffic signals: 55% red, 42% green, 3% amber
  • Pedestrian signals: 60% DON’T WALK (hand), 38% WALK (person), 2% off (for flashing)
• The baseline models used in the analysis were
  • Traffic signal: red incandescent, green incandescent
  • Pedestrian signal: DON’T WALK (hand) incandescent, WALK (person) incandescent

Automatic commercial ice-makers

• Effective date: January 1, 2008
• Service life: 10 years
• Capacity measured as kilograms (kg) of ice produced per day
• The baseline models used in the analysis were
  • Cuber with Ice-Making Heads (IMH)
  • Air-cooled with a capacity of 180 kg per day
  • Water-cooled with a capacity of 350 kg per day
  • Cuber with Remote Condensing Unit (RCU)
  • Air-cooled with a capacity of 550 kg per day
• Self-Contained (SC) Cuber
  • Air-cooled with a capacity of 25 kg per day
  • Water-cooled with a capacity of 100 kg per day

Assumptions for sensitivity analysis

In addition to the base case analysis, sensitivity analyses were carried out on the discount rate, energy prices, and combinations of the two. All sensitivity analyses were calculated from the base case.

• For the discount rate sensitivity, the base case was re-evaluated using real discount rates of 5% and 10%.
• For the energy price sensitivity analysis, Canadian average prices were substituted with high and low regional energy prices, according to ’s Energy Outlook: The Reference Case 2006.
• In the combined energy price–discount rate sensitivity analysis, the base case was re-evaluated under two scenarios. The first scenario combined high energy prices with the low discount rate (5%). The second scenario combined low energy prices with the high discount rate (10%). This approach broadens the range of economic attractiveness presented in the discount rate sensitivity analysis and the energy price sensitivity analysis.

Expected results

Table I summarizes the net benefits from the proposed MEPS.

Table I: Summary of Net Benefits Analysis

Energy/GHG analysis

Methodology and assumptions

The energy savings impacts associated with the amendments were obtained by comparing

• the business-as-usual case (i.e. excluding the amendment) with
• the impact case (i.e. the business-as-usual scenario including the amendment).

The energy savings associated with residential gas furnaces, residential dishwashers, residential dehumidifiers, residential wine chillers, ceiling fan lighting, and torchiere lamps occur in the residential sector.

The energy savings associated with gas unit heaters, traffic and pedestrian signals, and automatic commercial ice-makers occur in the commercial sector.

The energy savings associated with general service lighting and commercial clothes washers occur in both the residential sector and the commercial sector.

The analysis was conducted for units that would not meet the proposed minimum energy performance standard and that are considered to be the most popular of their class.

Additional benefit

NRCan’s compliance and enforcement also adds value to the promotion and sale of standard and high-efficiency products. Verified performance ratings are posted on the NRCan Web site and provide readily accessible information for individuals or businesses looking to make energy efficiency purchases, as well as for provincial and utility programs engaged in promoting energy efficiency.

Costs and benefits to the Government of Canada

Treasury Board approved the resources identified under CARA for the Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling Program. Thirty-two million dollars over four years includes

• the proposed amendment and two additional planned amendments;
• maintenance of the existing regulations; and
• compliance and labelling programs for equipment.

Analytical support is provided through the Department’s core human resources and is estimated at one full-time equivalent employee per year.

Consultation

General commentary

Consultation on these products was accomplished by three methods.

• CSA committees. The relevant Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Technical Committees and Technical Subcommittees, assembled from stakeholders (including manufacturers, industry associations and other interested groups), provided input and reviewed and voted upon changes to the test standard. For some products, the proposed efficiency requirements have been incorporated into the test procedure standards.
• Bulletins. Bulletins were distributed to interested stakeholders electronically. The distribution lists targeted key market channel stakeholders, key federal and provincial stakeholders, and general interest groups (advocacy groups, international regulators). Many of these individuals and organizations in turn forwarded the bulletins to provide access to a larger audience of stakeholders. Also, bulletins are posted on the Energy Efficiency Regulations Web site (NRCan Web site) at http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/regulations and are often printed for distribution at trade shows.
• Workshops. Workshops were held when significant issues were raised that were best addressed as a group in conjunction with the bulletin process. Invitations were sent out to identified stakeholders. In other cases, bilateral discussions were held with stakeholders.

Several of the proposals contained within this amendment (residential dishwashers, residential dehumidifiers, residential wine chillers, ceiling fan lighting, torchieres, gas unit heaters, commercial clothes washers, traffic and pedestrian signals, automatic commercial ice-makers) will result in product standards harmonized with those already in effect in the United States at the federal or state level. Consequently, there is widespread consensus from stakeholders and industry, who generally support harmonized North American standards. NRCan followed standard consultation practice but received few, if any, comments from stakeholders.

Product-specific consultation

General service lighting

Following the announcement of the proposed standard, NRCan received and responded to approximately 100 queries and comments from the public and various interest groups. Key issues related mainly to fluorescent technology and concern that CFLs would become the primary replacement lamps for the phased-out incandescent ones. NRCan has responded to these concerns by providing more information to consumers through postings on the Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) Web site and direct responses.

Public concerns and NRCan responses

Having been involved in promoting the use of CFLs for some time, NRCan was well aware of the issues and barriers identified by consumers. NRCan feels that a large part of the solution resides in better educating the public. Consumers have been buying the same standard light bulbs for over a century and the introduction of several new more efficient lighting technologies requires that the consumer be better informed regarding technology choices and their limitations, their efficiency, life cycle costs, and more. NRCan is involved in several ways in providing information to consumers by

(1) working with experts in order to clarify issues;

(2) adding information on its Web site;

(3) working with utilities in communicating consistent information through publications;

(4) working with partners to identify options and solutions;

(5) adopting the ENERGY STAR specification, and the on-going participation in its review;

(6) testing products; and

(7) conducting market research and analysis.

The use of fluorescent technology in residential applications as a result of phasing out incandescent technology prompted the following consumer concerns:

• Mercury content of CFLs. The matter of mercury contained in fluorescent lamps has been a source of concern for Canadians. Queries from Canadians continue to be received concerning the amount of mercury contained in fluorescent lamps and the environmental hazard that they could pose as a result of mercury leaching from lamps discarded in garbage sites. At the Lighting Summit on June 27, 2007, Environment Canada was invited to address the various approaches that are taken to address mercury in consumer products through its Risk Management Strategy for Mercury Containing Products. Some manufacturers have voluntarily reduced the amount of mercury used in lamps from 12 mg to as little as 1 mg in some products. Recycling programs are also available to Canadians that are either run by municipal governments or retailers. NRCan, the government, provincial governments, utilities, manufacturers and retailers continue to assess the most effective disposal options for fluorescent lamps, and the appropriate infrastructure is expected to be in place as the sale of CFLs increases.
• Health. Health issues said to be related to fluorescent technology have also been raised. The scientific evidence available does not seem to establish a definite correlation between contemporary lighting technology and health impacts. Alternatives to fluorescent technology will exist when the standard comes into effect, providing those concerned with choice. NRCan continues to research these implications.
• Functionality of CFLs. The introduction of new lighting technologies on the market has had the effect of creating a certain amount of confusion. Consumers are not aware of all the implications of switching technologies and this may bring forth dissatisfaction that could have been avoided. For instance, CFLs do not perform as well as incandescent lamps in specific applications, produce different colours depending on the lamp’s correlated colour temperature, and distribute light better when used in a fixture designed for CFLs. Consequently, consumers must carefully choose their products and this was not the case a few years ago. This can result in unsatisfied consumers that often express their disagreement with phasing-out incandescent lamps in Canada.
• Higher initial costs vs life cycle costs. The introduction of high-efficiency lighting products has had the effect of regarding the associated cost of their use in a different way. The associated costs in using light bulbs are initial cost, operation cost, and replacement cost. One must look at the overall life cycle cost of the lamp in order to compare costs from different technologies. Since CFLs last 6 to 10 times longer than incandescent lamps, and cost much less to operate, consumers save money and energy in the long run even with an initial cost that can be 4 to 6 times more. By better informing consumers, concerns of higher initial cost should diminish over time.
• The cross-over effect of lighting energy reduction on total household energy demands, and the reduction of savings for consumers. A number of comments focused on the effect of CFLs on the household heating and cooling energy requirements. Installation of energy efficient CFLs can result in increased heating system requirements to replace the heat produced by the inefficient incandescent lamps. They also reduce the cooling load. This phenomenon is known as the cross-over effect. NRCan has responded by including a factor to account for cross-over in the analysis. The analysis demonstrates that the net benefits of using CFLs continue to be positive.

Initial proposal and NRCan responses

On June 27, 2007, over 100 stakeholders attended the Lighting Summit hosted by NRCan. These stakeholders were made up of manufacturers and associations, utilities, retailers, dealers, lighting experts, as well as policy-makers from Canada and other countries. NRCan presented its initial proposal at this meeting. This proposal was for a two-tier performance standard for general service lamps imported into Canada:

• Tier 1: 50% higher than the current lamp performance levels (to take effect on January 1, 2012).
• Tier 2: more stringent—equivalent to CFL performance levels (to take effect on January 1, 2015).
• The performance standard presented would vary according to the amount of light each lamp gives out.

Discussions and roundtables took place that provided NRCan with feedback on potential barriers and solutions to the implementation of the standard in Canada.

Following the meeting, NRCan received eight written comments from manufacturers, dealers and the Canadian lighting industry association. Some were positive and supportive of NRCan’s proposal and suggested going to CFL performance levels immediately. Other comments were specific to CFLs and fluorescent lighting technology (similar to the concerns raised by the public) and are being addressed by NRCan and other stakeholders through initiatives such as ENERGY STAR and other collaborative activities.

Industry concerns

Manufacturers that sell the bulk of incandescent type lamps currently sold in Canada have met with NRCan officials on three occasions to discuss their concerns. These manufacturers (“Industry”), as represented by the Electrical Equipment Manufacturers Association of Canada, have submitted two formal written responses including a counter-proposal to NRCan’s initial proposal.

Issues were identified and addressed as follows:

• Standard level. Industry suggested a lower standard, stating that their new product lines will not meet a 50% increase in efficacy. A 30% increase was suggested as being more acceptable. NRCan has agreed to lower the proposed standard, allowing a new generation of high-efficiency incandescent lamps to comply with the standard and provide Canadian consumers with a choice of more than one type of technology. NRCan’s position represents a balanced public-policy approach, which considers benefits and costs to all stakeholders. The proposed approach brings the standard into close alignment with (federal and state) and international jurisdictions.
• Modified spectrum lamps. Industry has requested that NRCan specify a reduced standard level for modified spectrum lamps. The request was that this level be 25% lower than the minimum standard for general service lamps. However, the current incandescent modified spectrum lamp is designed to transmit certain parts of the visible spectrum. Although some consumers may prefer the light output of these lamps, similar results can be obtained with various compact fluorescent lamps, which offer a much higher level of efficiency. In response, NRCan has proposed a lower standard (approximately 10%) for modified spectrum lamps. NRCan believes that this will provide Canadians with access to this technology while ensuring energy savings.
• Timeline. The Minister’s April 2007 announcement and NRCan’s original proposal were intended to take effect in 2012. Industry’s position was that a longer phase-out was required to adjust production to new market demands, as well as to avoid a transient demand for new lamps, many of which will have a 5 000-hour rated life (versus the current 1 000 hours). However, other stakeholders felt that NRCan was not moving fast enough. In this proposal, owing to the availability of high-efficiency products currently on the market or soon to be introduced, the effective date has not been changed. With a four-year delay prior to the implementation of MEPS in 2012, the availability of high-efficiency products is expected to increase substantially. NRCan has made some accommodation for 40-W equivalent lamps (lumen output lower than 700 lumens), which have been given until the end of 2012 to meet the standard.
• Supply and demand. Industry expressed concern about a shortage of high-efficiency products caused by the concurrent implementation of standards in several countries around the world, including the . NRCan’s position is that the small size of ’s market, relative to North American and global markets, should allow Canadian manufacturers to supply compliant products on a priority basis. NRCan is also contributing to an international study in order to have a detailed picture of how new standards will affect CFL availability globally. As a result of government and utility programs, it is expected that the demand for energy efficient lighting products will continue to increase even more dramatically than it has in recent years, as the market transforms to the proposed standard. This will serve to mitigate any dislocation caused by bringing the standard into effect.
• Harmonization. In the absence of consensus on standards for general service lamps, many countries have been working in parallel to define energy-performance standards for GSL. NRCan has consulted with officials in these jurisdictions on their performance levels and the structure of their standards.
  In the United States, EISA promulgates standards for general service incandescent lighting. While U.S. standards are expressed in a different way from NRCan’s proposed amendment, it is important to note that both standards will be eliminating the same existing low-efficiency products from the Canadian and U.S. markets, thus ensuring a harmonized market for compliant products. These approaches will not require additional testing by dealers to determine compliance.
  The U.S. legislation provides for a phased implementation of the standard—starting in 2012 for 100-W equivalent lamps and ending in 2014 for 60-W and 40-W lamps. NRCan has maintained a 2012 implementation schedule (see Timeline, above). Compared with the United States and Europe, Canada is a small market, which reduces the burden on manufacturers to supply compliant products. It is also important to note that EISA provides for the states of California and Nevada to implement equivalent standards up to a year in advance of the federal standard, which would result in a timing similar to that of Canada’s proposed amendment. Given this and the fact that Australia’s proposed standard is due to come into effect starting in 2008, it is realistic to expect that products meeting the proposed amendment will be on the Canadian market by 2012.
• Future, more stringent standard level. NRCan’s initial proposal included a tier II standard—one that would meet the CFL level in 2015. Industry expressed concern with this timeline. NRCan has chosen not to include the more stringent standard in the proposed amendment but gives notice of intent to work with stakeholders over the next few years to arrive at an acceptable level and timeline for a more stringent standard. Improvements in the quality of CFLs and other highly efficient lighting technologies such as LED are expected to prepare the market for a more stringent level of energy performance.

Recent developments

In December 2007, NRCan distributed a bulletin to more than 560 stakeholders addressing issues raised and outlining the proposed amendment for general service lighting products.

NRCan also gave notice to stakeholders that

• verification of the performance of general service lamps will be addressed within the next two years in a future amendment; and
• the Department intends to monitor the market share of excluded products to ensure that there is no reduction in anticipated energy savings from the proposed amendment.

Residential gas furnaces

Residential gas furnaces have been regulated in Canada since February 3, 1995, at a minimum level of 78% annual fuel utiliz-ation efficiency (AFUE). In 1999, NRCan commissioned a study to assess the benefits of high-efficiency (HE) furnaces. No decision to move forward was made at that time. However, higher gas prices, improved furnace technologies and lower condensing furnace costs have made high-efficiency levels more economic. A workshop was held in February 2006, and a bulletin to notify the public of the new proposed MEPS was distributed and posted in March 2007. A total of 32 stakeholders representing the majority of manufacturers and utilities attended the workshop and more than 400 stakeholders received the bulletin.

Stakeholders’ concerns

Divergent opinions were raised by some stakeholders about assumptions used in the cost-benefit and environmental analysis. These include the following:

• Effective date. NRCan proposed an initial effective date of January 2008. Manufacturers were reluctant to accept this date, arguing that it would not provide them with sufficient time to adapt to the new market and would cause a shortage in the supply of HE furnaces in . A three-year period was allocated to avoid the shortage, leading to the December 31, 2009 effective date.
• Standard determination. The MEPS levels originally considered were 92% AFUE and 90% AFUE. Manufacturers and associations were concerned that consumers would not have sufficient model selection at the 92% AFUE level. Despite a good positive net present value (NPV) at 92% AFUE, NRCan determined that 90% AFUE was appropriate to address the market concerns and achieve the desired savings.
• Cost data used in the analysis. NRCan determined that costs used in the analysis were extracted from reasonable sources. No additional credible information was provided.
• Gas rate forecasts. NRCan uses a long-term forecast to evaluate the average rates of gas for the next 30 years, based on the National Energy Board’s publication, ’s Energy Future 2003.
• Furnace life span. The life span considered was 20 years, based on available data. No conflicting data was provided.
• Benchmark value of 78% AFUE instead of 80% AFUE, which would overestimate the economic and environmental savings. As a benchmark for the cost analysis, NRCan typically selects the least efficient model available. For the environmental analysis, NRCan selects the most popular model below the level designated in the proposed amendment. Consequently, NRCan (1) kept 78% AFUE for the cost analysis, because this level is still the least expensive available option, and (2) used 80% AFUE for the environmental analysis to reflect real energy and GHG saving.
• Retrofit situations in homes with both a standard efficiency (SE) gas furnace and a SE gas water-heater (where both appliances are vented through a common chimney). In these cases, in order to retain the existing gas water-heater, some home-owners would need to install a chimney liner to reduce the vent size enough to allow flue gases to vent properly. This is referred to as B-vent resizing and costs up to $650. When faced with the additional cost, some home-owners, rather than opting for B-vent resizing, may choose to replace the existing gas water-heater with a new electric water-heater. For most applications, the long-term economics favour B-vent resizing over installation of a new electric water-heater. For some townhouses, the economics are negative; however, these instances would be rare, since most townhouses do not need B-vent resizing (the existing B-vent is suitable for the existing gas water-heater). Given the rare occurrence of resizing townhouse chimneys, no change to the proposed amendment is required.

Recent developments

As a result of NRCan’s response to concerns raised during the consultations, the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (the Canadian trade association representing furnace manufacturers, installers and maintenance contractors) published a statement in their May 2007 newsletter confirming their support for the proposed standard.

Other stakeholders, such as the Ontario Ministry of Energy, Ontario Building Code officials, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources of the Government of British Columbia, and Manitoba Hydro, have stated their support for the proposed level increase to 90% AFUE.

Residential dishwashers

A bulletin describing the proposed amendment was sent to over 350 stakeholders and was posted on the NRCan Web site in August 2007. There were written responses from provincial governments, provincial utilities, distributors, a certification laboratory, the CEC, and one manufacturer.

All comments with respect to the proposed amendment were positive, and no significant issues were identified.

Residential dehumidifiers

A bulletin describing the proposed amendment was sent to over 350 stakeholders in February 2007. There were written responses from one manufacturer and a provincial utility.

All comments with respect to the proposed amendment were positive and no significant issues were identified.

Residential wine chillers

A bulletin describing the proposed amendment was sent to over 400 stakeholders in February 2007. There were written responses from seven manufacturers, a consumer, the CSA and the CEC.

As a result, a second bulletin was distributed in January 2008, in which the proposed internal lighting requirements were removed.

Ceiling fan lighting

A bulletin describing the proposed amendment was sent to 350 ceiling fan stakeholders in March 2007. There were written responses on the lighting component of the fans from two suppliers and one utility.

There were no significant issues identified with respect to the proposed amendment. As a result of deficiencies in the test standard and a lack of consensus on an appropriate metric for air flow, NRCan has removed air-flow requirements from the proposed standard.

With respect to the lighting component, NRCan has changed the proposal by

• removing the requirement to ship energy-efficient bulbs with ceiling fan or ceiling fan light kits. Although NRCan believes that this would be good practice, it cannot enforce it within the authority of the Energy Efficiency Act;
• removing the performance requirements referring directly to the ENERGY STAR specifications for residential light fixtures and CFLs, as these contain non-energy requirements not supported by the Energy Efficiency Act;
• limiting the power input to a maximum wattage;
• removing requirements for pin-based socket type ceiling fan lighting or ceiling fan light kits, as they are already used with high-efficiency fluorescent lamps and are not supported by the Energy Efficiency Act;
• not providing an additional lighting allowance for supplementary decorative lighting; and
• setting a second performance level at 75 W, to come into effect in January 2010.

A second bulletin was distributed in January 2008 to respond to previous comments and to provide details of the changes and clarifications made to the proposed amendment.

The bulletin update also informed stakeholders of the removal of ceiling fan air flow requirements from the amendment.

Torchieres (floor lamps)

A bulletin describing the proposed amendment was sent to 250 stakeholders in February 2007. NRCan received two written responses from stakeholders, one utility and one manufacturer. No significant issues were raised.

In response to the comments, the following changes are proposed by NRCan:

• a new definition that will include lighting other than the light from the reflector bowl; and
• a supplementary wattage allowance for these torchieres.

With NRCan’s announcement with respect to performance standards for GLS, Canada is setting a second level at 75 W, to come into effect in January 2010. This will make it possible to realize substantial energy savings in advance of the general lighting standard, slated to take effect in 2012. This is discussed in the description section earlier in this statement.

Commercial and industrial gas unit heaters

A bulletin describing the proposed amendment was sent to over 290 stakeholders in April 2007.

NRCan received one positive comment from a gas utility.

Commercial clothes washers

A bulletin describing the proposed amendment was sent to almost 400 stakeholders in February 2007. There were written responses from provincial utilities, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), and one manufacturer.

All comments with respect to the proposed amendment were positive and no significant issues were identified.

Traffic and pedestrian signals

A bulletin describing the proposed amendment was sent to over 300 stakeholders in February 2007. There were 12 written responses from stakeholders (one institute, one laboratory, two utilities, Transport Canada, two municipalities, three manufacturersdealers, one manufacturers’ association, and a U.S. energy commission).

Most of the comments were points of clarification that have been addressed by NRCan in a second bulletin dated January 2008.

Automatic commercial ice-makers

A bulletin describing the proposed amendment was sent to almost 200 stakeholders in March 2007. Four written responses were received.

One letter of support for the proposed changes came from the CEC. Three manufacturers sought clarification on the maximum size of equipment that would be affected by the proposed amendments.

Labelling of lighting products

Discussion documents describing the proposed regulatory requirements for labelling lamps were distributed in May 2004 to key stakeholders. The proposal was also discussed at various stakeholder meetings in 2005 and 2006, and a formal bulletin was issued in May 2006. Stakeholders included representatives from manufacturers and dealers of lighting products, industry associations, electricity utilities, consultants, designers, non-government organizations, and government agencies.

There was general agreement on the proposal to label lighting products; however, stakeholders raised some issues as follows:

• Third party verification. Lighting stakeholders raised the concern that third-party verification and reporting for general service lamps and CFLs would pose an unnecessary burden on dealers. NRCan has responded to these concerns by removing the mandatory requirement for third-party verification and substituting the reporting of performance information (watts, lumens, life) from accredited test laboratories. In the case of CFLs being transported for sale or lease, this information would be required before (1) importation into or (2) crossing provincial borders. For general service lamps, this information would be required upon request from the Minister if there were reasonable grounds to believe that labelling information contained inaccuracies. These reports will provide the data to ensure that (1) Canadians receive accurate information on package labelling, and (2) administrative requirements on the dealers are reduced. The adequacy of these requirements will be assessed as verification needs for the general service lighting standard are determined.
• Form and manner of labelling. NRCan has proposed that harmonize its labelling requirements with those published in the by the Federal Trade Commission (with appropriate French-language text as specified by this proposed amendment).

An updated bulletin to address these issues was distributed in November 2006 as well as at the Lighting Summit on June 27, 2007. A new bulletin with refined labelling proposals and an update of the product definitions will be available during the prepublication period of the proposed amendment.

Compliance and enforcement

It is expected that the compliance and enforcement procedures already in place for all products regulated under the Energy Efficiency Regulations will continue to serve well for these products.

The main features of this system are as follows.

Verification marking and energy efficiency reporting

For products prescribed under the Energy Efficiency Regulations, NRCan employs a third-party verification system using the services of certification organizations accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. Verified energy performance data will be submitted to NRCan by the dealer in an energy efficiency report as specified in Part V and Schedule IV of the Energy Efficiency Regulations. This is only required once for each model, before importation or inter-provincial shipment.

For lamp labelling of general service lamps and compact fluorescent lamps, verification marking is not required as per the consultation portion of this document. For minimum performance requirements for general service lamps, the requirements for verification marking will be dealt with in a subsequent amendment.

Customs reporting and monitoring

NRCan’s procedures for commercial imports of prescribed products will apply to products prescribed under the proposed amendment.

This involves cross-checking data received from customs release documents with the energy efficiency reports that dealers submit to NRCan. This cross-checking ensures that NRCan can verify the compliance of imports clearing customs.

The Regulations will require importations of prescribed product to provide in their customs release documents the minimal information needed for customs monitoring.

Direct fieldwork: Market survey and product testing

NRCan will conduct product testing on a complaint-driven basis. The market is highly competitive and suppliers are cognizant of performance claims made by their competitors. Challenge procedures by which performance claims can be questioned exist in all verification programs.

Conclusion

An appropriate level of compliance with the amendment will result from support by North American manufacturers, third-party verification, customs monitoring, cooperation with regulating provinces, communication activities, market surveys, and product testing, as required.

Performance measurement strategy and evaluation

Situation

As noted, this amendment is the first of those announced as part of the Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling component of CARA. As such, it will be subject to the performance management strategy as outlined in CARA’s regulatory submission and the Horizontal Results-based Management Accountability Framework currently being established by the federal government.

Detailed accounts of progress towards this objective will be found in departmental business plans, reports on plans and priorities, and the Report to Parliament under the Energy Efficiency Act.

For the Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling program as a whole, key activities and outputs are identified, expectations quantified, ongoing data collection from program files maintained, and appropriate targets defined. Feedback on the status of all activities is provided to the program on a continuous basis.

Approval and publication of this amendment in the Canada Gazette are important milestones in the realization of the CARA and, to date, all program undertakings to deliver this are on track with the Government of Canada’s expectations.

Evaluation

A formal evaluation of the Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling program has been proposed by department evaluation authorities to commence in 2009 and continue to 2010. Given this timing, the impact of this amendment will be just beginning for some products and not yet in effect for others.

• The evaluation will likely focus on the historical effects of the program to determine, in a general sense, the relevance and cost effectiveness of minimum energy performance standards and labelling programs.
• The key question is: To what extent were the standards successful in transforming equipment markets such that more energy efficient equipment was introduced faster than would have been likely without the standards?
• More specific questions would include the following:
  • To what extent were the impacts incremental to normal market improvement?
  • To what extent was the standards development process transparent and inclusive?
  • With respect to labelling and the lamp labelling provisions of this proposed amendment, to what extent has the awareness of Canadians changed regarding the environmental/energy implications of energy efficiency?
• Answers to these questions would be determined by interviews with program managers, staff and stakeholders (including but not limited to business and related associations, consumer groups, and provincial governments), program data, and ongoing regulatory analysis of various markets. Systematic consumer surveys have been conducted in the past and more are planned, as are consultations with industry and utility stakeholders.

(11) Paragraph (f) of the definition “general service incandescent reflector lamp” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(f) a coloured lamp,

(12) Subparagraphs (g)(i) to (iv) of the definition “general service incandescent reflector lamp” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

(i) is a rough service or vibration service lamp,

(ii) is a modified spectrum lamp,

(iii) is a shatter resistant lamp,

(iv) is a plant lamp, or

(13) Clause (g)(v)(B) of the definition “general service incandescent reflector lamp” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(B) as an appliance lamp,

(14) Clause (g)(v)(D) of the definition “general service incandescent reflector lamp” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(D) as a submersible lamp or for terrarium or vivarium use, or

(15) The portion of the definition “motor” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:

“motor” means, except with respect to gas furnaces for the purposes of paragraph 12(2)(f), a product described in paragraph (a) or (b) and includes any such product that is incorporated into any other product, whether or not the other product is an energy-using product:

(16) Paragraph (c) of the definition “standard” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(c) dishwashers, having a capacity equal to or greater than eight place settings and six serving pieces as defined in CSA C373-04,

(17) Subparagraph (e)(ii) of the definition “type” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(ii) on or after July 1, 2001, one described in any of the product types (1) to (7) and (11) to (15) of Table 1 to CSA C300-00 or a Type 19 refrigerator, Type 20 refrigerator or Type 5A combination refrigerator-freezer,

(18) Paragraph (c) of the definition “ballast pour lampe fluorescente” in subsection 2(1) of the French version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

c) destiné à des lampes fluorescentes à allumage rapide de type F32T8, F34T12, F40T10 ou F40T12, ou à des lampes fluorescentes de type F96T12ES, F96T12IS, F96T12HO ou F96T12HO ES.

(19) Paragraphs (a) to (e) of the definition “cuisinière électrique” in subsection 2(1) of the French version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

a) appareil non encastrable comportant au moins un élément de surface et un ou plusieurs fours;

b) appareil encastrable comportant au moins un élément de surface et un ou plusieurs fours;

c) appareil encastrable, comportant au moins un four mais aucun élément de surface;

d) appareil conçu pour être fixé au mur, comportant un ou plusieurs fours mais aucun élément de surface;

e) appareil conçu pour être intégré à un plan de travail, comportant au moins un élément de surface mais aucun four.

(20) Clause (g)(v)(A) of the definition “general service incandescent reflector lamp” in subsection 2(1) of the English version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(A) as an infrared lamp,

(21) Paragraph (a) of the definition “type” in subsection 2(1) of the French version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

a) dans le cas des lave-vaisselle, des modèles encastrables ou mobiles;

(22) Subsection 2(1) of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

“ANSI C78.20” means the ANSI standard ANSI C78.20-2003 entitled American National Standard for Electric Lamps — A, G, PS, and Similar Shapes with E26 Medium Screw Bases; (ANSI C78.20)

“ANSI C78.5” means the ANSI standard ANSI C78.5 entitled Specifications for Performance of Self-Ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps; (ANSI C78.5)

“ANSI C81.61” means the ANSI standard ANSI-ANSLG C81.61-2006 entitled Electrical Lamp Bases Specifications for Bases (Caps) for Electric Lamps; (ANSI C81.61)

“appliance lamp” means a lamp that is designed to operate in ambient temperatures up to 315°C with a maximum wattage of 40 W and is marketed as an appliance lamp; (lampe d’appareils électroménagers)

“ceiling fan” means a household ceiling fan; (ventilateur de plafond)

“ceiling fan light kit” means equipment that is designed to be attached to a ceiling fan for the purpose of providing light; (ensemble d’éclairage pour ventilateurs de plafond)

“CFL” means an integrally-ballasted compact fluorescent lamp with a medium screw base and a nominal voltage or voltage range that lies at least partially between 100 volts and 130 volts; (LFC)

“CIE 13.3” means the CIE standard CIE 13.3 (1995) entitled Method of Measuring and Specifying Colour Rendering Properties of Light Sources; (CIE 13.3)

“coloured lamp” means a lamp, other than a coloured fluorescent lamp, that is marketed as a coloured lamp and that has

(a) a colour rendering index of less than 50, as determined in accordance with CIE 13.3, or

(b) a correlated colour temperature less than 2500 K or greater than 4600 K; (lampe colorée)

“CSA C22.2 No. 9” means the CSA standard C22.2 No. 9.0-96 entitled General Requirements for Luminaires; (CSA C22.2 n^o 9)

“CSA C22.2 No. 12” means the CSA standard C22.2 No. 12-1982 entitled Portable Luminaires; (CSA C22.2 n^o 12)

“CSA C749-07” means the CSA standard CAN/CSA C749-07 entitled Performance of Dehumidifiers; (CSA C749-07)

“CSA C861” means the CSA standard CAN/CSA C861-06 entitled Performance of Self-Ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps and Ballasted Adapters; (CSA C861)

“CSA P.2” means the CSA standard CSA P.2-07 entitled Testing method for measuring annual fuel utilization efficiency of residential gas-fired furnaces and boilers; (CSA P.2)

“CSA P.11” means the CSA standard CSA P.11-07 entitled Testing method for measuring efficiency and energy consumption of gas-fired unit heaters; (CSA P.11)

“current-limiting device” means, with respect to ceiling fans with integrated lights, ceiling fan light kits and torchieres, a device that limits the amount of energy that can be consumed by the lighting component of the product; (dispositif limiteur de courant)

“gas-fired unit heater” means a self-contained, automatically controlled, vented, gas-burning appliance described in CSA P.11 that distributes warmed air without the use of ducts; (aérotherme à gaz)

“general service lamp” means, subject to subsection (4), an electrical device that provides functional illumination and

(a) has a luminous flux of at least 200 lm but no greater than 3000 lm,

(b) has a nominal voltage or voltage range that lies at least partially between 100 volts and 130 volts, and

(c) is screw-based,

but does not include

(d) an appliance lamp,

(e) a CFL,

(f) a coloured lamp,

(g) an explosion resistant lamp, namely, a lamp that is designed and certified to operate in a Class I, Division 1 or Class II, Division 1 environment as defined in the IEC standard CEI/IEC 60079-0 (2007) entitled Explosive Environment Part 0: Equipment-General Requirements,

(h) an infrared lamp,

(i) a lamp that has a G-shape as specified in ANSI C78.20, with a diameter of 13 cm or more,

(j) a showcase lamp, namely, a lamp that has a T-shape as specified in ANSI C78.20 and a maximum wattage of 40 W or a length exceeding 25 cm and is marketed as a showcase lamp,

(k) a lamp that uses solid state technology, namely, a lamp with a light source that comes from light-emitting diodes,

(l) a left-hand thread lamp, namely, a lamp with a base that screws into a lamp socket in a counter-clockwise direction,

(m) a plant lamp,

(n) an incandescent reflector lamp that has a shape specified in NEMA C79.1,

(o) a sign service lamp, namely, a vacuum type or gas-filled lamp that has sufficiently low bulb temperature to permit exposed outdoor use on high-speed flashing circuits and is marketed as a sign service lamp,

(p) a silver bowl lamp, namely, a lamp that has a reflective coating applied directly to part of the bulb surface that reflects light toward the lamp base and that is marketed a silver bowl lamp,

(q) a traffic signal module, a pedestrian module or a street light,

(r) a submersible lamp,

(s) a lamp that has a screw base size of E5, E10, E11, E12, E17, E26/50×39, E26/53×39, E29/28, E29/53×39, E39, E39d, EP39 or EX39 as specified in ANSI C81.61, and

(t) a lamp that has a B, BA, CA, F, or M-14 shape or other similar shape, as specified in ANSI C78.20 and NEMA C79.1, and a maximum wattage of 40 W; (lampe standard)

“IES LM45” means the IES standard IES LM-45-00 entitled IESNA Approved Method for Electrical and Photometric Measurements of General Service Incandescent Filament Lamps; (IES LM45)

“IES LM49” means the IES standard IES LM-49-01 entitled IESNA Approved Method for Life Testing of General Lighting Incandescent Filament Lamps; (IES LM49)

“IES LM65” means the IES standard IES LM-65-01 entitled IESNA Approved Method for Life Testing of Compact Fluorescent Lamps; (IES LM65)

“IES LM66” means the IES standard IES LM-66-00 entitled IESNA Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric Measurements of Single-Ended Compact Fluorescent Lamps; (IES LM66)

“infrared lamp” means a lamp that emits greater than 90% radiation in the 0.7 µm to 10 µm range of the electromagnetic spectrum; (lampe infrarouge)

“ITE VTCSH” means the Institute of Transportation Engineers standard entitled Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads, Light Emitting Diode (LED) Circular Signal Supplement, dated June 27, 2005; (ITE VTCSH)

“life” means, with respect to

(a) general service lamps, the rated life in hours as calculated in accordance with IES LM49,

(b) general service incandescent reflector lamps, BR lamps and ER lamps, the rated life in hours as calculated in accordance with CSA C862-01, and

(c) CFLs the rated life in hours as calculated in accordance with IES LM65; (durée de vie)

“maximum wattage” means, with respect to pedestrian modules and traffic signal modules, the power consumed by the module after being operated for 60 minutes while mounted in a temperature testing chamber with the lens portion of the module outside the chamber at a temperature of 74°C, and the air temperature in front of the lens maintained at a minimum of 49°C; (puissance maximale)

“modified spectrum lamp” means a lamp that is an enhanced, modified or full spectrum lamp and is marketed as such, is not coloured and, when operated at its rated voltage and wattage, has colour point chromaticity coordinates on the 1931 chromaticity diagram described in the CIE standard CIE 170-1: 2006 entitled Fundamental Chromaticity Diagram with Physiological Axes

(a) that lie below the black-body locus, and

(b) that lie at least 4 MacAdam steps, as described in the IES standard IES LM-58-94 entitled Guide to Spectroradiometric Measurements, distant from the colour point of a clear lamp with the same filament and bulb shape, operated at the same rated voltage and wattage; (lampe à spectre modifié)

“NEMA C79.1” means the NEMA standard C79.1 (2002) entitled Nomenclature for Glass Bulbs Intended for Use with Electric Lamps; (NEMA C79.1)

“nominal wattage” means, with respect to pedestrian modules and traffic signal modules, the power consumed by the module after being operated for 60 minutes in a chamber at a temperature of 25°C; (puissance nominale)

“pedestrian module” means a self-contained device that consists of all of the optical components for operation and is designed to

(a) provide pedestrians with movement information by means of a “walking person” or “hand” display but not by means of a countdown message, and

(b) fit into a pedestrian signal housing; (module de signalisation piétonnière)

“pin-based socket” means a socket that holds a fluorescent lamp that is not integrally ballasted and that has a plug-in lamp base but does not include a GU-24 socket; (douille à broche)

“plant lamp” means a lamp that contains a filter or coating to suppress light with wavelengths of less than 0.58 µm and that is marketed as a plant lamp; (lampe pour horticulture)

“rough service or vibration service lamp” means a lamp that is marketed as a rough service or vibration service lamp and that has a maximum wattage of 40 W and

(a) a C11 filament, as described in the IES Handbook, with 5 supports exclusive of lead wires,

(b) a C17 filament, as described in the IES Handbook, with 8 supports exclusive of lead wires,

(c) a C22 filament, as described in the IES Handbook, with 16 supports exclusive of lead wires, or

(d) a C5, C7A or C9 filament, as described in the IES Handbook, or similar configurations with at least 5 supports; (lampe pour service intensif ou à vibrations)

“shatter resistant lamp” means a lamp that has an external silicon, polytetrafluoroethylene or similar coating applied for the purpose of resisting breakage and preventing glass from reaching the operating environment in the event of breakage and is marketed as a shatter resistant lamp; (lampe résistante à l’éclatement)

“standby mode” means, in respect of a refrigerated beverage vending machine or a snack and refrigerated beverage vending machine, a mode — into which the machine automatically enters during a period of extended inactivity — that is capable of reducing the energy consumption of the machine by means of the following power states:

(a) a refrigeration power state in which the average temperature of the refrigerated beverages is allowed to rise to 4.4°C, and

(b) if the machine is equipped with lights,

(i) a lighting power state in which the lights are turned off, and

(ii) a machine power state in which the reduced power states referred in paragraph (a) and subparagraph (b)(i) are both in operation at the same time; (mode Veille)

“submersible lamp” means a lamp that meets the requirements set out in the CSA standard CSA C22.2 No. 89-1976 entitled Swimming-pool Luminaires, Submersible Luminaires and Accessories; (lampe submersible)

“torchiere” means a portable electric luminaire that has a reflector bowl or similar-shaped reflector that directs light in a predominantly upward direction for the purpose of providing indirect lighting and that may be equipped with one or more additional sockets intended for other lighting functions; (torchère)

“traffic signal module” means a self-contained device that consists of all of the optical components for operation and is designed to

(a) provide drivers with movement information by means of a red or green traffic signal indicator that is 203.2 mm or 304.8 mm in diameter, and

(b) fit into a traffic signal housing; (module de signalisation routière)

“Type 19 refrigerator” means a refrigerator — the manufacturing process of which is completed on or after January 1, 2008 — that is designed for cooling and storing wine and features a manual defrost system; (réfrigérateur de type 19)

“Type 20 refrigerator” means a refrigerator — the manufacturing process of which is completed on or after January 1, 2008 — that is designed for cooling and storing wine and features an automatic defrost system; (réfrigérateur de type 20)

(23) Subsection 2(1) of the French version of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

« encastrable » Se dit, dans le cas d’un lave-vaisselle, de celui qui est conçu pour être raccordé en permanence à l’alimentation en eau et en électricité de la maison. (built-in)

(24) Section 2 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after subsection (3):

(4) For the purposes of Part II, the definition “general service lamp” does not include a rough service or vibration service lamp, a shatter resistant lamp or a lamp with an E26d screw base as specified in ANSI C81.61.

2. (1) The portion of subsection 3(1) of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:

3. (1) Subject to subsections (2) to (25), the following products are prescribed as energy-using products:

(2) Subsection 3(1) of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after paragraph (h.2):

(h.3) gas-fired unit heaters;

(3) Subsection 3(1) of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after paragraph (j.4):

(j.5) general service lamps;

(j.6) CFLs;

(j.7) ceiling fans;

(j.8) ceiling fan light kits;

(j.9) pedestrian modules;

(j.10) traffic signal modules;

(j.11) torchieres;

(4) Subsection 3(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(2) Subject to subsection (6), for the purposes of Parts II to V, a product referred to in any of paragraphs (1)(a), (c) to (g), (h.1), (i), (j), (k), (l), (m), (n), (o) and (p) to (s) shall not be considered to be an energy-using product unless its manufacturing process is completed on or after February 3, 1995.

(5) Subsection 3(5) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(5) For the purposes of Part IV, a product referred to in paragraph (1)(j.1) shall not be considered to be an energy-using product unless its manufacturing process is completed on or after December 31, 1996.

(5.1) A product referred to in paragraph (1)(j.2) shall not be considered to be an energy-using product

(a) for the purposes of Part III, unless its manufacturing process is completed on or after September 1, 2008; or

(b) for the purposes of Part IV, unless its manufacturing process is completed on or after December 31, 1996.

(6) Subsection 3(10) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(10) A product referred to in paragraph (1)(j.3) or (j.4) shall not be considered to be an energy-using product

(a) for the purposes of Parts II, IV and V, unless its manufacturing process is completed on or after January 1, 2003; or

(b) for the purposes of Part III, unless its manufacturing process is completed on or after September 1, 2008.

(7) Section 3 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after subsection (19):

(20) For the purposes of Parts II, IV and V, a product referred to in paragraph (1)(h.3) shall not be considered to be an energy-using product unless its manufacturing process is completed on or after August 8, 2008.

(21) A product referred to in paragraph (1)(j.5) shall not be considered to be an energy-using product

(a) for the purposes of Part IV;

(b) for the purposes of Parts III and V, unless its manufacturing process is completed on or after September 1, 2008; or

(c) for the purposes of Part II unless

(i) it has a rated luminous flux of at least 701 lm but not greater than 3000 lm and its manufacturing process is completed on or after January 1, 2012, or

(ii) it has a rated luminous flux of at least 200 lm but not greater than 700 lm and its manufacturing process is completed on or after December 31, 2012.

(22) A product referred to in paragraph (1)(j.6) shall not be considered to be an energy-using product

(a) for the purposes of Part II; or

(b) for the purposes of Parts III to V, unless its manufacturing process is completed on or after September 1, 2008.

(23) For the purposes of Parts II, IV and V, a product referred to in paragraph (1)(j.7) or (j.8) shall not be considered to be an energy-using product unless

(a) in the case of a product other than one referred to in paragraph (b), its manufacturing process is completed on or after January 1, 2007; or

(b) in the case of a product with a socket other than a pin-based or medium screw sized socket, its manufacturing process is completed on or after January 1, 2009.

(24) For the purposes of Parts II, IV and V, a product referred to in any of paragraphs (1)(j.9) to (j.11) shall not be considered to be an energy-using product unless its manufacturing process is completed on or after January 1, 2007.

(25) A product referred to in paragraph (1)(b) shall not be considered an energy-using product

(a) for the purposes of Parts II, IV and V, unless its manufacturing process is completed on or after February 3, 1995; or

(b) for the purposes of Part III, unless it is a household clothes washer and its manufacturing process is completed on or after February 3, 1995.

3. Paragraph 4(1)(a) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(a) for an energy-using product referred to in any of paragraphs 3(1)(a) to (h.1), (h.3), (i), (j), (j.3) to (j.5), (j.7) to (m.3), (n.1) to (s), (v), (w) and (y) to (z.3), an energy efficiency standard set out in column III of an item of Part 1 of Schedule I applies to the product set out in column I of that item if the manufacturing process of the product is completed during the period set out in column IV of that item;

4. The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 4.3:

4.4. In respect of an energy-using product referred to in paragraph 3(1)(j.5), compliance with the energy efficiency standard referred to in subsection 4(1) shall be determined in accordance with the testing procedures established by IES LM45 and IES LM49 that are applicable to the product, except that it must be tested at 120 volts regardless of its nominal voltage.

4.5 In respect of an energy-using product referred to in paragraph 3(1)(p) that is a Type 19 refrigerator or a Type 20 refrigerator, compliance with the energy efficiency standard referred to in subsection 4(1) shall be determined in accordance with the testing procedures established by CSA C300-00 that are applicable to the product, except that in respect of testing to determine the annual energy consumption,

(a) the test referred to in section 5.1.6.2. of that standard shall be conducted at a temperature of 12.8°C ± 1.1°C; and

(b) the dimensionless correction factor for the test referred to in section 6.1.1.2 of that standard is k = 0.58.

5. (1) The Regulations are amended by adding the following before section 5:

Division 1

(2) The portion of section 5 of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:

5. This Division applies to the following energy-using products:

6. The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 10:

Division 2

10.1. This Division applies to the following energy-using products:

(a) general service incandescent reflector lamps;

(b) BR lamps;

(c) ER lamps;

(d) general service lamps; and

(e) CFLs.

10.2 (1) Subject to section 10.3, the principal display panel of the package containing the energy-using products shall display the following information in the following order:

(a) the words “Light Output / Flux lumineux”, followed by the product’s luminous flux and the word “Lumens”;

(b) the words “Energy Used / Consommation d’énergie”, followed by the product’s power and the word “Watts”; and

(c) the words “Life / Durée de vie”, followed by the product’s life and the words “Hours / Heures”.

(2) The words “Light Output / Flux lumineux”, “Energy Used / Consommation d’énergie” and “Life / Durée de vie” shall be in the same font and be equal in size.

(3) The words “Lumens”, “Watts” and “Hours / Heures” shall be in the same font and be equal in size, but their size shall not be more than 50% of size of the words referred to in subsection (2).

(4) The numerical values indicating a product’s luminous flux, power and life referred to in subsection (1) shall be in the same font and be equal in size.

10.3 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if the design voltage of an energy-using product is other than 120 volts, the information displayed on the principal display panel of its package pursuant to subsection 10.2(1) may correspond to

(a) a voltage of 120 volts, followed by the words “at 120 volts / à 120 volts”; or

(b) its design voltage, followed by the words “at (design voltage) volts / à (tension spécifique) volts”.

(2) If the information is displayed in accordance with paragraph (1)(b),

(a) the same information for the product at 120 volts shall be displayed in accordance with the requirements set out in section 10.2 followed by the words “at 120 volts / à 120 volts” on a panel of its package other than the principal display panel;

(b) the design voltage of the product shall be displayed clearly and conspicuously on all panels of its package that display information for luminous flux, power and life, other than the panel referred to in paragraph (a); and

(c) the following statement shall be clearly and conspicuously displayed on the principal display panel of the product’s package:

“This product is designed for (design voltage) volts. When used on the normal line voltage of 120 volts, the light output and energy efficiency are noticeably reduced. See (appropriate panel) panel for 120 volt rating.”

« Ce produit a été conçu en fonction d’une tension de (tension spécifique) volts. S’il est employé à la tension normale de 120 volts, son flux lumineux et sa consommation d’énergie s’en trouveront considérablement réduits. Voir le panneau (panneau en cause) pour les renseignements correspondant à une tension de 120 volts. »

10.4 If the characteristics of the energy-using products in a single package are not uniform, the following information shall be displayed on the principal display panel of the package for each type of lamp included in the package:

(a) its design voltage; and

(b) the information referred to in paragraphs 10.2(1)(a) to (c), displayed in accordance with the requirements set out in section 10.2.

10.5 In the case of an energy-using product that is a three-way lamp, in order to comply with the requirements of section 10.2, the information referred to in paragraphs 10.2(1)(a) and (b) shall be displayed for each level of operation.

7. Subsection 11(3) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(2.1) An energy-using product referred to in paragraph 3(1)(j.6) need not be labelled in accordance with subsection (2) if the information that must be displayed on the product’s package pursuant to Division 2 of Part III has been verified by a laboratory accredited in respect of lighting energy performance by either the Standards Council of Canada or the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program.

(3) The verification mark shall be affixed to a surface of the energy-using product so that the mark is readily visible. However, in the case of an energy-using product referred to in any of paragraphs 3(1)(j.1) to (j.4) and (j.6), the verification mark may be affixed to the exterior of the product’s package.

8. (1) Paragraph 12(2)(e) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(e) the name of the body or province whose verification mark will be affixed to the product in accordance with Part IV or, in the case of an energy-using product referred to in paragraph 3(1)(j.5) or (j.6), if a laboratory — accredited in respect of lighting energy performance by either the Standards Council of Canada or the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program — has verified the information that must be displayed on the product’s package pursuant to Division 2 of Part III, the name of that laboratory;

(2) Subsection 12(2) of the Regulations is amended by adding “and” at the end of paragraph (f) and by adding the following after paragraph (f):

(g) if there are reasonable grounds to believe, in respect of an energy-using product referred to in paragraph 3(1)(j.5), that the performance of the product does not correspond with the information that must be displayed on its package pursuant to Division 2 of Part III, on the request of the Minister, test data that confirms that information from a laboratory accredited in respect of lighting energy performance by either the Standards Council of Canada or the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program.

9. The heading « PARTIE I » after the heading « NORMES D’EFFICACITÉ ÉNERGÉTIQUE » in Schedule I to the French version of the Regulations is replaced by « PARTIE 1 ».

10. The portion of item 8 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:

11. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 8:

12. The portion of item 10 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:

13. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 10:

14. The portion of items 17 to 21 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the French version of the Regulations in column I are replaced by the following:

15. The portion of item 38 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:

16. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 38:

17. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 47:

18. The portion of item 64 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:

19. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 64:

20. The portion of item 102 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column I is replaced by the following:

21. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 102:

22. Part I of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 135:

23. Item 3.11 of Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (g) and by adding the following after paragraph (h):

24. The portion of item 3.2 of Schedule IV to the Regulations in column I is replaced by the following:

25. Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 3.2:

26. The portion of item 4.01 of Schedule IV to the Regulations in column I is replaced by the following:

27. Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 4.01:

28. The portion of items 7 to 7.2 of Schedule IV to the French version of the Regulations in column I are replaced by the following:

29. The portion of item 11 of Schedule IV to the Regulations in column I is replaced by the following:

30. Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 11:

31. Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 13.1:

32. Item 15.3 of Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (c) and by adding the following after paragraph (d):

33. Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 15.3:

34. The portion of item 16.3 of Schedule IV to the Regulations in column I is replaced by the following:

35. Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 16.3:

36. Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 21.1:

37. The portion of items 121 to 124 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column III is amended by replacing “low power mode” with “standby mode”.

38. Schedule IV to the French version of the Regulations is amended by replacing “encastré” with “encastrable” in the following provisions:

(a) subparagraph 13.1(d)(i);

(b) subparagraph 13.1(d)(iii); and

(c) subparagraphs 14(b)(i) and (ii).

39. The French version of the Regulations is amended by replacing “encastré ou” and “encastrées ou” with “encastrable ou conçu pour être” and “encastrables ou conçues pour être” respectively in the following provisions:

(a) the portion of items 14 to 16 of Part 1 of Schedule I in column I; and

(b) items 6 to 6.2 of Schedule IV.

40. The French version of the Regulations is amended by replacing “encastré ou non encastré” and “encastrées ou non encastrées” with “encastrable ou non” and “encastrables ou non” respectively in the following provisions:

(a) the portion of items 11 to 13 of Part 1 of Schedule I in column I; and

(b) items 5 to 5.2 of Schedule IV.

41. The French version of the Regulations is amended by replacing “instantané” with “rapide” in the following provisions:

(a) items 24 to 28 of Part 1 of Schedule I in column 1;

(b) item 33 of Part 1 of Schedule I in column 1; and

(c) subparagraphs 9(b)(i) to (iv) of Schedule IV.

COMING INTO FORCE

42. These Regulations come into force on the day on which they are registered.

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