Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 152, Number 13: Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016

March 31, 2018

Statutory authority

Energy Efficiency Act

Sponsoring department

Department of Natural Resources

REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS STATEMENT

(This statement is not part of the Regulations.)

Executive summary

Issues: The Government of Canada is committed to improving energy efficiency standards for appliances and equipment, taking action on climate change, and reducing regulatory burden through alignment with the United States given the integrated nature of the markets. These commitments will provide benefits to Canadians through energy cost savings and improved environmental outcomes, which lead to increased productivity, competitiveness and energy affordability. Through Canada's national energy dialogue, Generation Energy, Canadians made it clear that energy efficiency is a critical piece in Canada's transition to a low-carbon future.

Greenhouse gases are primary contributors to climate change, which has an impact on Canada's economy and environment. Greenhouse gas emissions associated with the use of energy-using products in Canadian homes and businesses represent a significant portion of national emissions, which will need to be reduced in support of Canada's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to at least 30% below 2005 levels by 2030. In December 2016, federal, provincial and territorial energy ministers adopted the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change and agreed to work collaboratively on energy efficiency standards in the building sector. This builds on the August 2016 publication of a framework and action plan for energy efficiency standards under the Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference and collaborative efforts with provinces and territories to implement the Canadian Energy Strategy.

In March 2016, the Prime Minister of Canada and the President of the United States committed to better align and further improve energy efficiency standards by 2020. This builds on the 2014 Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council commitment to align new and updated energy efficiency standards and test methods. The support for continued bilateral regulatory cooperation was reaffirmed in the February 2017 joint statement by Prime Minister Trudeau and President Trump. Since 2011, the U.S. Department of Energy has implemented changes to its regulations across several product categories. These changes have to be implemented in Canada to reduce unnecessary regulatory differences and support cross-border trade and investment and ultimately reduce costs to citizens, businesses and economies.

Description: The proposed amendment to the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (the Amendment) would (a) introduce minimum energy performance standards, labelling and reporting requirements for 6 new product categories; (b) introduce more stringent minimum energy performance for 11 currently regulated product categories; (c) make minor changes to existing standards, test procedures or reporting requirements for currently regulated product categories; and (d) provide flexibility for testing requirements and remove import reporting requirements for certain product subcategories.

Cost-benefit statement: The benefits and costs associated with the Amendment have been estimated using a methodology consistent with previous modifications to the Energy Efficiency Regulations and with other energy efficiency regulators, such as the U.S. Department of Energy. Based on this methodology, the present value of net benefits of the Amendment is estimated to be $4.55 billion by 2030, with total benefits exceeding total costs by a ratio of almost five to one. By 2030, the present value of benefits and costs from the Amendment is estimated to be $5.75 billion and $1.20 billion, respectively. On an annualized average basis, this equates to benefits and costs of $724 million and $152 million, respectively.

The quantified benefits are calculated as the sum of the energy savings over the service life of products shipped by 2030 and the benefits of reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The quantified costs include incremental technology costs to meet the more stringent standards and incremental costs to Government associated with regulatory implementation. The retail prices for regulated products may increase if incremental technology costs are passed on to consumers. These costs will be more than recovered through energy savings. The analysis found payback ranges of less than eight years for all product categories, with nine product categories having paybacks of two years or less.

The Amendment is estimated to result in an annual reduction of 1.54 megatonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in 2030. For industries using regulated equipment, improvements in energy efficiency translate into energy and operating cost savings, which in turn lead to increased productivity and competitiveness.

"One-for-One" Rule and small business lens: The Amendment is considered an "OUT" under the "One-for-One" Rule. While the Amendment would increase some administrative costs via the introduction of regulatory requirements for new product categories, these would be more than offset by the elimination of reporting requirements for certain existing products. The Amendment will thus result in a net $543,896 reduction in annualized average administrative costs to affected businesses.

The small business lens does not apply to the Amendment, as the overall impact would be positive.

Domestic and international coordination and cooperation: Implementation of the Amendment will reduce unnecessary regulatory differences between Canada and the United States, consistent with binational commitments made under the Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council, and the commitments made by the Prime Minister of Canada and the President of the United States. It will also contribute to international commitments made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Domestically, the Amendment will reduce regulatory differences that exist between federal and provincial regulations.

Background

In 1992, Parliament passed Canada's Energy Efficiency Act (the Act) and amended it in 2009 and 2017. The Act provides for the making and enforcement of regulations requiring energy-using products that are imported or shipped inter-provincially for the purpose of sale or lease to meet minimum energy performance standards (MEPS),footnote 1 for product labelling, and for the promotion of energy efficiency and alternative energy use, including the collection of data and statistics on energy use.

The Energy Efficiency Regulations were introduced in 1995 as a means to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada. They prescribe MEPS for certain consumer and commercial energy-using products. They also prescribe labelling requirements for certain products to disclose and compare the energy use of a given product model relative to others in their category. They have been amended regularly to introduce MEPS for new productsfootnote 2 and to update existing MEPS. In 2016, the Energy Efficiency Regulations were repealed and replaced to remove references to obsolete and out-of-date standards and improve the organization of the regulatory text and became the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (the Regulations).

Since most energy-using products must cross provincial or international borders to reach their markets, federally regulated MEPS are an effective tool to raise the level of energy efficiency in Canada. Regulated MEPS are one component of Canada's program to reduce GHG emissions and energy consumption associated with energy-using products because they eliminate the least efficient products from the market. Natural Resources Canada also administers the ENERGY STAR® labelling program, which sets voluntary specifications for 70 product categories that identify the top 15 to 30% of energy efficiency performers, making the choice of energy-efficient products simple for consumers and businesses.

When combined, MEPS and labelling programs drive product innovation by raising requirements for minimum energy performance to pull the market forward with labels to inform consumers of top performing products. Through cycles of continuous improvement, this approach eliminates the least efficient products while encouraging innovation as manufacturers produce products to achieve increasing ENERGY STAR levels, making affordable, higher efficiency products available to consumers and businesses. MEPS and labelling programs are among the most cost-effective GHG reduction policies and are the cornerstone of energy efficiency and climate change programs in more than 80 countries.footnote 3

In August 2014, alignment of energy efficiency standards was included as an initiative in the Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council's Joint Forward Plan.footnote 4 Specifically, Canada and the U.S. Department of Energy established the goal of aligning new and updated energy efficiency standards and test methods for energy-using equipment through enhanced information sharing and a cooperative development and implementation process, to the extent practicable and permitted by law. These commitments were reaffirmed in March 2016 when Canada and the United States pledged to better align and further improve energy efficiency standards by 2020, and in February 2017 when both countries reiterated their support for continued bilateral regulatory cooperation.

Issues

GHGs are primary contributors to climate change, which has an impact on Canada's economy and environment. Carbon dioxide, a by-product of fossil fuel consumption, has been identified as the most significant GHG.

Canadian homes and buildings (the building sector) are significant contributors to national GHG emissions. The level of emissions in the building sector is impacted by the energy-using equipment it contains. Equipment that combusts fuel to generate heat leads to direct carbon dioxide emissions at the site, while equipment that consumes electricity contributes to GHG emissions at the point of generation. Total end-use sector GHG emissionsfootnote 5 (including electricity) in 2014 were 502 megatonnes (Mt), with 70 Mt and 47 Mt being attributable to the residential and commercial/institutional sectors, respectively.footnote 6 Therefore, Canadian homes and buildings represented approximately 23% of national end-use sector GHG emissions in 2014.

There are market barriers to consumers making optimal economic or environmental choices with respect to energy efficiency. These include a lack of awareness and information available to consumers regarding energy-saving opportunities and actual energy use, a lack of capacity within organizations to understand and manage energy use, and split incentives (e.g. landlords may not purchase efficient equipment if tenants pay the energy bill).

In 2011, the Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council stated that unnecessary regulatory differences and duplicative actions hinder cross-border trade and investment and ultimately impose a cost on citizens, businesses and economies.footnote 7 Since 2011, the U.S. Department of Energy has implemented changes to its regulations across several product categories, by applying MEPS to new product categories, increasing the stringency of MEPS for some currently regulated product categories, and updating test procedures. These changes have not yet been made in Canada, which has resulted in an increasing number of unnecessary regulatory differences. In 2014, Natural Resources Canada and the U.S. Department of Energy established a goal of aligning new and updated energy efficiency standards and test methods under the Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council.

Objectives

The goals of the Amendment are to

The desired outcomes of the Amendment are as follows:

Regulatory action is required to deliver these outcomes, given that voluntary measures will not be sufficient to phase out some low-efficiency product models from the Canadian market. It is also required to address unnecessary regulatory differences between Canada and the United States.

Description

The Amendment would (a) introduce MEPS, labelling and reporting requirements for 6 new product categories; (b) introduce more stringent MEPS for 11 currently regulated product categories; (c) make minor changes to existing standards, test procedures or reporting requirements for currently regulated product categories; and (d) provide flexibility for testing requirements and remove import reporting requirements in limited instances where products are a component of another regulated product. The Amendment would come into force six months after the date of publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II.

The MEPS established by the Amendment will apply to products that are manufactured after particular dates generally aligned with those of the United States. Only products that have been manufactured after those dates and that are being imported into Canada or shipped between provinces after the coming-into-force date of the Amendment would be impacted. Consumers would still be able to purchase products that were imported or shipped inter-provincially before the Amendment has come into force.

(A) Introduce MEPS, labelling and reporting requirements for new product categories

Battery chargers

Battery chargers are used to charge the batteries of end-use products such as power tools or cell phones. For battery chargers, not including uninterruptible power supplies manufactured on or after June 13, 2019, the Amendment would align Canada's MEPS and test procedures with those of the United States that will come into effect on June 13, 2018.

Commercial pre-rinse spray valves

Commercial pre-rinse spray valves are used in commercial applications to spray hot water on dishes, flatware, and other food service items for the purpose of removing food residue before cleaning them in a commercial dishwasher. Imposing a maximum flow rate would limit the quantity of hot water passing through the product, thereby lowering the energy used by the associated hot water heater.

Metal halide lamp ballasts

Metal halide lamp ballasts are used to start and maintain the flow of electricity to metal halide lamps that are commonly used for large area overhead lighting of commercial, industrial, and public spaces, such as parking lots, sports arenas, factories, and retail stores. For metal halide lamp ballasts, not including replacement metal halide lamp ballasts, manufactured on or after February 10, 2017, the Amendment would align the Canadian compliance date, MEPS and test procedures with those of the United States that came into effect on that date.

Microwave ovens

Microwave ovens are used in residential applications to cook or heat food by means of microwave energy. For products manufactured on or after June 17, 2016, the Amendment would align the Canadian compliance date, MEPS and test procedures with those of the U.S. that came into effect on that date.

Small electric motors

Small electric motors are used in commercial and industrial applications to convert electrical power into mechanical power for equipment such as compressors and pumps. They can operate on single or polyphase power and range in size from 0.25 horsepower (0.18 kW) up to 3 horsepower (2.2 kW). For products manufactured on or after March 9, 2015, the Amendment would align the Canadian compliance date, MEPS and test procedures with those of the United States that came into effect on that date.

Walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers — Components

Walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers are enclosed storage spaces of less than 278.71 m2 used primarily in the food service and food sales industry to temporarily store refrigerated or frozen food or other perishable goods.

(B) Introduce more stringent MEPS for currently regulated product categories

Ceiling fan light kits

Ceiling fan light kits add a lighting function to a ceiling fan. For products manufactured on or after January 7, 2019, the Amendment would introduce more stringent MEPS to reduce the maximum power for lighting from 190 W to 70 W. These standards are not completely aligned with those in the United States, which require that these products be packaged with lamps to fill all sockets. Therefore, the U.S. standards prescribe minimum lamp efficacy rather than a maximum wattage that would be required by the Amendment. The Act does not provide Natural Resources Canada with the authority to require that lamps be included with ceiling fans for sale in Canada, but the Amendment would provide an equivalent degree of energy efficiency to that provided by the U.S. requirements.

Commercial refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers and freezers

Commercial refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers and freezers that are self-contained are used by commercial establishments to keep food cold or frozen. They are commonly found in convenience stores, grocery stores and restaurants, as well as a number of other businesses that sell food, such as drug stores and gas stations. The Amendment would expand the scope of this category to include commercial refrigerators, freezers and refrigerator-freezers with remote condensing units, as well as ice-cream freezers, and would require that these products comply with MEPS that are equivalent to those that have been in effect in the United States since 2012. These products are often used in supermarkets to store and display refrigerated or frozen food or perishable goods. In addition, more stringent MEPS would be applied to all products in the expanded category (both self-contained and remote) manufactured on after March 27, 2017, to align the Canadian compliance date, MEPS and test procedures with those of the United States that came into effect on that date.

Dehumidifiers

Dehumidifiers are used in residential applications to remove moisture from the air. For products manufactured on or after June 13, 2019, the Amendment would align the Canadian compliance date, MEPS and test procedures with those of the United States that will come into effect on that date. This would include expanding the scope of the category to include whole-home dehumidifiers that are designed to be installed with a ducted system.

Dry-type transformers

Dry-type transformers are used in commercial applications such as office buildings or hotels to change voltage, either to step up or step down, depending on the end-use requirement. For products manufactured on or after January 1, 2016, the Amendment would align Canada's compliance date, MEPS and test procedures with those of the United States that came into effect on that date.

External power supplies

External power supplies (EPS) are used to supply power to a variety of electronic products such as laptop computers, printers, cordless phones, etc. An EPS converts one type of electrical power into another that is suitable for the end-use product. For products manufactured on or after February 10, 2016, the Amendment would align Canada's compliance date, MEPS and test procedures with those of the United States that came into effect on that date. This would include dividing the currently regulated products into two subcategories, "direct" and "indirect" EPS. The Amendment would expand the scope of the "direct" subcategory to include products with output power greater than 250 W, that supply multiple voltages, and that provide power to the battery chargers of motorized applications and detachable battery packs. Only the MEPS of the direct EPS would be made more stringent.

Fluorescent lamp ballasts

Fluorescent lamp ballasts start and maintain the flow of electricity to tube lights that are commonly used for overhead lighting in offices and commercial spaces. For products manufactured on or after November 14, 2014, the Amendment would expand the scope of the category to align Canada's requirements with the current U.S. requirements.

Gas furnaces

Gas furnaces are used in residential applications to provide heat and are installed as part of a home's central heating system. For products manufactured on or after July 3, 2019, the Amendment would align Canada's compliance date, MEPS and test procedures with those of the United States applicable to the electrical consumption of a furnace fan that will come into effect on that date. The Amendment would not change the current minimum annual fuel utilization efficiency of gas furnaces.

Large air conditioners

Large air conditioners are used in commercial and industrial applications to remove heat from buildings (ranging from 19 kW [65 000 Btu/h] to 223 kW [760 000 Btu/h]).

Large heat pumps

Large heat pumps are used in commercial and industrial applications to heat and cool buildings (ranging from 19 kW [65 000 Btu/h] to 223 kW [760 000 Btu/h]). For products manufactured on or after January 1, 2018, the Amendment would align Canada's compliance date, MEPS and test procedures with the 2018 U.S. compliance date, MEPS and test procedures for integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) in addition to the currently required energy efficiency ratio (EER), as well as the heating coefficient of performance at both 8.3 °C and −8.3 °C to account for Canadian conditions.

Packaged terminal air conditioners

Packaged terminal air conditioners used for cooling commercial and institutional buildings such as hotels and nursing homes, where each room needs its own climate control. For products manufactured on or after January 1, 2017, the Amendment would align Canada's compliance date, MEPS and test procedures with those of the United States that came into effect on that date.

Oil-fired furnaces

Oil-fired furnaces are used in residential applications to provide heat and are installed as part of a home's central heating system.

(C) Make minor changes to the scope of standards, test procedures or reporting requirements

Minor changes proposed to currently regulated product categories are described below.

Household appliances

The Amendment would add water consumption limits for dishwashers, clothes washers and the clothes washer function of integrated clothes washer-dryers to align with the water consumption limits in the United States. Imposing a maximum flow rate would limit the quantity of hot water passing through the product, thereby reducing the energy used by the associated hot water heater.

Chillers

Chillers are used in large commercial and institutional buildings to provide space cooling. The scope of the current Regulations includes chillers that do not have an integral refrigerant condenser. Because manufacturers do not know which condenser will be matched with their products at a future date, the Amendment would reduce the scope of this product by excluding chillers that do not have an integral refrigerant condenser.

Electronics — Audio, video and televisions

The Amendment would update the standby mode definition to clarify that the network connected standby is excluded. Since the introduction of standby MEPS for these products, new technologies and new products have become available that provide connectivity to a network. Definitions have been clarified to ensure that power consumption while data is being exchanged (i.e. when connected to a network) is not covered by the Regulations.

Gas and oil-fired storage water heaters

Gas and oil-fired storage water heaters provide domestic hot water for use in cooking, cleaning, and bathing, using natural gas, propane or oil as the fuel source. For products manufactured on or after January 1, 2018, the Amendment would introduce a new test procedure that has been in effect in the United States since 2014 called the Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) test. In Canada, products may be tested using the existing energy factor (EF) test procedure or the new UEF test procedure to demonstrate compliance to the MEPS. The current EF MEPS levels have been mathematically translated to UEF MEPS in a manner consistent with existing U.S. calculations.

General service incandescent reflector lamps

The Amendment would correct the exclusions to align Canada's scope with that of the United States. The intent of this change is to clarify the scope which remains unchanged.

Large condensing units

Large condensing units are used for space cooling in commercial and industrial buildings. The current Regulations apply to large condensing units with a cooling capacity of at least 19 kW (65 000 Btu/h) but not more than 70 kW (240 000 Btu/h). Following a request by industry to maintain alignment with ASHRAE standard 90.1, the Amendment would limit the scope of large condensing units to those with a cooling capacity of at least 40 kW (135 000 Btu/h) but not more than 70 kW (240 000 Btu/h).

Motors

The Amendment would correct the definition of motors. The intent of the definition is that a regulated motor must contain all of the characteristics listed in items (a) through (k) and not just a minimum of one.

Traffic signals

The Amendment would modify the definitions of traffic signals to reflect nominal dimensions in line with the Institute of Transportation Engineers' standard entitled Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads: Light Emitting Diode (LED) Circular Signal Supplement.

Updated standards

In addition, there are eightfootnote 9 product categories for which incorporated standards would be updated to refer to a newer version of those standards (Canadian Standards Association, American National Standards Institute or Illumination Engineering Society).

(D) Provide flexibility for testing requirements and remove import reporting requirements for certain product subcategories

Mathematical model

Canada's energy efficiency compliance and enforcement regime relies on third-party verification to ensure that all regulated products imported into Canada and shipped between provinces are compliant with the standards referenced in the Regulations. This approach requires that most prescribed energy-using products bear an energy efficiency verification mark authorized by a certification body accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. This Amendment would allow certification bodies greater flexibility in determining compliance with energy efficiency standards and verifying information related to a product's energy performance by using mathematical models. Certification bodies could use best practices to align their programs with the U.S. regulatory alternative efficiency determination methods (AEDM) or alternative rating methods (ARM). Certification bodies would continue to be responsible for the integrity of their verification mark and its use.

Import reporting — Incorporated products

The Amendment would provide a limited exception to import reporting for energy-using products that are incorporated in other regulated products. Natural Resources Canada has determined that import reporting is not the most effective monitoring option, and other means of monitoring compliance are available for these products. To that end, the Amendment would remove import reporting for external power supplies, motors and fluorescent lamp ballasts that are imported as a component of another product. Battery chargers and small electric motors are being added in this Amendment and will follow the same approach. Following the coming-into-force of the Amendment, Natural Resources Canada would ask the Canada Border Services Agency to remove the harmonization system codes that have been flagged.

Incorporation by reference — Repeal and revoke

In the event that a jurisdiction repeals or revokes a standard or test procedure set out in its laws that is incorporated by reference in the Regulations, the Amendment would introduce a provision to ensure that the repealed standard or test procedure continues to apply in Canada. This is good practice when relying on another jurisdiction; for example, the Province of Ontariofootnote 10 has a similar clause in its Regulation.

Regulatory and non-regulatory options considered

Maintaining the status quo

Maintaining the status quo would lead to fewer reductions in GHG emissions and energy consumption than taking regulatory action and would not address the compliance costs associated with unnecessary regulatory differences between Canada and the United States.

Since 2010, the market share of product models that meet the more stringent proposed MEPS has increased under the status quo. These changes in market share can be attributed to a combination of the regulated industry making changes to its product offerings in response to signals from Natural Resources Canada that regulatory changes could be made, and the regulated industry providing Canada with product models that would comply with more stringent U.S. MEPS. While the market share of more efficient products has increased, many products that do not meet the more stringent MEPS remain in the Canadian market. A regulatory approach will provide incremental benefits to the status quo approach, since it will ensure that all products imported or shipped interprovincially meet the more stringent MEPS.

The status quo option would also maintain an uneven playing field across regulated markets. Businesses that updated product offerings in preparation for regulatory changes have made investments that, in some cases, direct competitors did not. Further, as new regulations have come into effect in the United States, the number of unnecessary regulatory differences between the two countries has increased.

Voluntary approach (repeal the Regulations)

Under this approach, Canada would repeal the Regulations and rely on voluntary measures to reduce GHG emissions and energy consumption associated with energy-using products. This option would eliminate compliance costs associated with unnecessary regulatory differences; however, it would not address GHG emissions and energy consumption to the extent that a regulatory approach would. It would also be a significant departure from Canada's approach to advance energy efficiency and the intent of the Energy Efficiency Act.

A voluntary approach would result in fewer GHG emission reductions than remaining with the status quo or taking a regulatory approach. Studies have shown that in countries where MEPS have been introduced for the first time, significant energy efficiency improvements have been observed. For example, a 32% energy efficiency improvement was achieved in one year (1994–1995) when Mexico first implemented MEPS for four product categories.footnote 11 Such improvements have translated into large reductions in energy consumption and GHG emissions. Globally, the most mature national MEPS and labelling programs covering a broad range of products are estimated to save between 10% and 25% of national energy consumption.footnote 12 There is strong evidence to show that significant and sustained improvements in energy efficiency occur where MEPS are subject to ongoing revision and updating to keep pace with the rate of improvement in new products entering a market.footnote 13 Given the global evidence of the significant benefits of MEPS, a voluntary approach would mean that these benefits would not be realized.

Incremental compliance costs associated with unnecessary regulatory differences between Canada and the United States occur only in situations where both countries enforce mandatory requirements. There are product categories currently regulated in the United States that are not regulated in Canada. In these cases, the regulatory regimes are different in each country, but do not create a burden for industry, since no energy efficiency requirements need to be satisfied in Canada.

Regulatory action

Taking regulatory action to increase the stringency of MEPS for the 17 product categories affected by the Amendment will lead to incremental benefits beyond the status quo.

Regulatory action will reduce compliance costs associated with unnecessary regulatory differences, since it will align requirements for 17 product categories with those of the United States. As a result, it will reduce the burden for companies that offer the same products in the United States and Canada.

This option addresses costs associated with unnecessary regulatory differences; however, subsequent amendments will probably be required to maintain alignment where it makes sense. This option also provides the largest reductions in GHG emissions and energy consumption of the three options considered.

Benefits and costs

Summary

Reduced energy consumption, lower GHG emissions and fewer unnecessary regulatory differences will result in significant net benefits over the lifetime of affected product models. The benefits vary by individual user depending on end-use sector, geographical location and operational practices.

Annual reductions in energy consumption associated with the Amendment are estimated to be 3.76 petajoules (PJ) in 2020, and to reach 15.76 PJ in 2030 as the sale of more efficient equipment steadily replaces the pre-regulation stock.

Annual reductions in GHG emissions resulting from these reductions in energy consumption are estimated to be 0.36 Mt in 2020, and to reach 1.54 Mt in 2030. It is estimated that, by applying a social cost of carbon to these reductions, the cumulative present value of economic benefits associated with GHG emission reductions will be $899 million by 2030.footnote 14

Canadian consumers will also realize economic co-benefits in the form of reduced energy costs due to the implementation of the Amendment. It is estimated that almost $5 billion in cumulative present value energy savings will be realized by 2030.

The cumulative present value of incremental technology costs and costs to Government associated with the Amendment are estimated to be $1.2 billion and $0.1 million, respectively, by 2030.

The present value of net benefits of the Amendment is estimated to be $4.55 billion by 2030, with total benefits exceeding total costs by a ratio of almost five to one. By 2030, the present value of benefits and costs from the Amendment is estimated to be $5.75 billion and $1.20 billion, respectively.

For all product categories affected by the Amendment, the analysis found that the reduction in energy costs over the lifetime of the product will be greater than any additional costs to manufacturers to bring non-compliant product models into compliance with the MEPS. The retail prices for regulated products may increase if incremental technology costs are passed on to consumers. These costs will be more than recovered through energy savings during the life of the product.footnote 15 The analysis found payback periods of fewer than eight years for all product categories, with nine product categories having payback periods of two years or fewer.

Benefits and costs associated with the Amendment are presented in Table 1.

Table 1: Summary of benefits and costs associated with the Amendment
Monetized Benefits Costs Quantified Benefits
Energy (gas and electricity) savings Technology costs Energy savings (PJ)
Avoided damages because of GHG reductions Installation costs (if applicable) GHG savings (Mt)
Avoided costs associated with removal of burden Government administration  

Interested parties seeking more details on this analysis can request a copy of the cost-benefit analysis document by contacting the individual named at the end of this document.

Methodology, assumptions and data

Natural Resources Canada analyzed the economic gains to be made through the more stringent MEPS and the impact on Canadian society within a cost-benefit analysis framework. The costs and benefits associated with the Amendment were obtained by comparing the following scenarios:

Business-as-usual case

The Canadian and U.S. markets for regulated product categories are highly integrated. When the same MEPS are implemented in both countries, it is generally assumed that the same product models will be available to Canadian and American consumers. Each country develops regulatory amendments independently and undertakes separate analyses of the potential economic impacts of any proposed changes, even in cases where MEPS are aligned. For analyses conducted in support of previous amendments to the Regulations, it was assumed that incremental costs and benefits in Canada were fully the result of the Canadian amendments, with no spillover effects from the United States. This assumption is consistent with other recent federal regulationsfootnote 16 and provides an assessment of the full economic impacts of regulatory changes affecting Canadians. Canada and the United States do not account for costs and benefits outside their borders as a result of their regulations. It is recognized that this assumption may underestimate or overestimate changes in the market that occur in one country in response to similar regulations being announced or implemented in the other. These changes in the market are difficult to estimate but were considered in a sensitivity analysis.

For the purpose of this analysis, the business-as-usual case was defined in terms of Canadian market conditions assessed in 2016. This base case also includes an estimate of costs, if any, associated with unnecessary regulatory differences.

Policy case

The policy case is defined as the application of the more stringent MEPS across 17 product categories relative to markets defined by studies completed in 2016. The policy case for product categories for which U.S. regulations are already in effect at the time the Amendment is proposed will include the benefits, if any, associated with the reduced compliance costs resulting from the removal of unnecessary regulatory differences.

Benchmarks

For all product categories, benchmarks are chosen to represent the product models that do not meet the more stringent MEPS. Within those benchmarks, two efficiency levels are considered: (1) the least efficient of their class; and (2) the efficiency of the average unit impacted. Where relevant, regional sensitivities were evaluated (e.g. a heat pump would save more energy per year in a colder location).

Social cost of carbon

The social cost of carbon was used to quantify the economic benefits of reducing GHG emissions. It represents an estimate of the economic value of avoided climate change damages at the global level for current and future generations as a result of reducing GHG emissions. The estimated values of the social cost of carbon used in this assessment draw on ongoing work undertaken by Environment and Climate Change Canadafootnote 17 in collaboration with a federal interdepartmental working group and in consultation with a number of external academic experts. This work involves reviewing existing literature and other countries' approaches to valuing GHG emissions. Preliminary recommendations, based on current literature and in line with the approach adopted by the U.S. Interagency Working Group on the Social Cost of Carbon,footnote 18 are that it is reasonable to estimate social cost of carbon values at $37.4/tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2013 (in 2012$), increasing each year with the expected growth in damages.

Methodology to estimate costs

The additional or "incremental" costs associated with the Amendment were determined as the difference between the cost of the inefficient product model, represented by the selected benchmark, and the cost of a modified version of that product model that would meet the more stringent MEPS. For each product category, the potential cost of modifying the benchmark product model so that it meets the more stringent MEPS was estimated (e.g. cost of adding extra insulation to a water heater; cost of replacing an inefficient compressor in an air conditioner). These costs were then multiplied by the number of shipments of the product models in the business-as-usual case that were estimated to have an energy performance that is worse than what is required by the MEPS. Results were combined across all affected product categories to arrive at the estimate of total costs.

Additional incremental costs related to installation and maintenance costs or to the lifetime of the product were also evaluated, as applicable. Total costs reported as being attributable to the Amendment include manufacturing, compliance and administrative costs as well as those incurred by Government to implement the changes.

Methodology to estimate benefits

Energy savings for each product category were estimated by calculating the energy used by the selected benchmark product model, by simulating how it would be normally used in a year (e.g. number of operating days). The result is compared to the energy used by the modified version of that product model that would meet the more stringent MEPS. The difference was multiplied by the number of shipments of the product models in the business-as-usual case that were estimated to have an energy performance that is worse than what is required by the MEPS and the number of years the product is expected to last, in order to arrive at the total energy savings. Results were summed across all affected product categories to arrive at the estimate of total energy saved. This was then monetized by multiplying the results by the cost of energy per unit of energy saved (i.e. dollars per kilowatt-hour).

The reductions in GHG emissions were calculated by applying fuel-specific emissions factors, consistent with those published by Environment and Climate Change Canada, to the resulting energy savings. To remain consistent with the U.S. methodology and produce more realistic GHG savings, the reductions attributable to diminished electricity consumption were calculated by applying the emission factors associated with the marginal fuelsfootnote 19 used to generate the electricity that would be saved through implementation of the Amendment. To allow comparison with outcomes reported under the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, the reductions in GHG emissions were also calculated by applying an average emission factor. Annual reductions in GHG emissions with the average emission factor are estimated to be 0.11 Mt in 2020, increasing to 0.45 Mt in 2030 for a cumulative reduction of 3.46 Mt by 2030. GHG emissions were monetized and incorporated into the analysis using a social cost of carbon, as calculated by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Assumptions

Key assumptions include the following:

Data collection and sources

Data is collected on a product-by-product basis, through market studies. It provides key inputs to the analysis such as market size; the portion of the market that does not meet the more stringent MEPS; the benchmarks that best represent that portion of the market; energy savings from the business-as-usual case to the policy case; costs of moving from the business-as-usual case to the policy case; product lifetime; and installation costs.

Results

The methodology described above was applied to all product categories to develop an estimate of the benefits and costs attributable to the Amendment. The results vary by product category depending on the magnitude of the increase in stringency of the MEPS and the estimated portion of the market that will be impacted by the Amendment. The estimated benefits and costs for each product category are presented in Table 2. These results were then aggregated to present the overall impacts of the Amendment in Table 3.

Table 2: Benefits and costs per product category
Product Category Cumulative Total for Product
Shipped by 2030 (Millions of Dollars)
Product Costs Product Benefits Product Net Benefits
Battery chargers $21 $88 $66
Ceiling fan light kits $−0.3 $64 $64
Commercial refrigeration Remote $72 $251 $178
Self-contained $101 $1,188 $1,087
Dehumidifiers $12 $30 $18
Dry-type transformers $13 $45 $33
External power supplies $97 $187 $89
Fluorescent lamp ballasts $8 $180 $172
Gas furnaces $246 $765 $519
Large air conditioners $127 $405 $278
Large heat pumps $6 $19 $13
Metal halide lamp ballasts $3 $11 $8
Oil furnaces $0 $1 $1
Small electric motors $250 $712 $461
Pre-rinse spray valves Tier I $0 $212 $212
Tier II $0 $77 $77
Walk-in coolers/freezers Doors $150 $320 $169
Systems $95 $1,194 $1,099
Total of all products $1,202 $5,747 $4,545

Note: Numbers may not add up to totals due to rounding.

Table 3: Summary of benefits and costs to Canadians
Costs, Benefits and Distribution Aggregate
Annual Totals
Total Cumulative Present Value Average Annualized Over Period to 2030
2020 2030 By 2030
A. Quantified impacts ($) [millions in 2015 prices]
Benefits Energy (gas and electricity) savings Canadians $511 $517 $4,849 $610
Avoided damages because of
GHG reductions
Canadians $90 $102 $899 $113
Avoided costs associated with removal of burden for incorporated products Canadians $0.6 $0.6 $6.6 $0.8
Total benefits $602 $620 $5,754 $724
Costs Technology and installation costs Canadians $128 $126 $1,202 $151
Compliance and administrative costs Canadians $0.1 $0.1 $1 $0.1
Government administration Government $0.1 $0 $0.1footnote 22 $0.01
Total costs $129 $126 $1,203 $152
Net benefits     $4,550  
B. Quantified impacts (in non-$)
Positive impacts on Canadians Energy savings (petajoules) 3.76 15.76 121.23
GHG emission reductions (megatonnes) 0.36 1.54 11.78

Note: Numbers may not add up to totals due to rounding.

Sensitivity analysis

As discussed above, the analysis assumed that incremental costs and benefits in Canada were fully the result of the Canadian amendments with no spillover effects from the United States. It is recognized that this assumption could underestimate or overestimate changes in the market that might occur in one country in response to similar regulations being announced or implemented in the other. To assess the sensitivity of the total results of this assumption, the number of product models in the Canadian market that would be impacted by the Amendment was reduced by 25% and 50% for the 11 MEPSfootnote 23 that, at the point of this analysis, are not yet in force in either Canada or the United States. The results show the level to which the total costs could be overestimated due to this analytical assumption.

Table 4 shows how the costs and benefits change under each of these scenarios. Even if only 50% of the product models are impacted by the Amendment, the total benefit to total cost ratio remains close to four to one (total benefits: $3,570; total costs: $825). The sensitivity analysis was not applied to the other MEPS since they are already in effect in the United States. In those cases, the business-as-usual case represents the Canadian market after it has been influenced by U.S. regulations.

Table 4: Business-as-usual case sensitivity analysis
  Costs (millions) Benefits (millions) Net benefits (millions)
Reduction in the number of product models impacted by the Amendment 0% 25% 50% 0% 25% 50% 0% 25% 50%
Total of product categories subject to sensitivity analysis $833 $625 $417 $4,625 $3,469 $2,313 $3,789 $2,842 $1,895
Total of all product categories $1,241 $1,033 $825 $5,882 $4,726 $3,570 $4,641 $3,694 $2,747

Note: Figures may not add up to totals due to rounding.

Additional benefits and costs

For industries using regulated products in their operations, an improvement in energy performance translates into energy and operating cost savings, increased productivity and competitiveness and improved environmental performance. When such companies spend these energy savings on expanding their businesses or factories, they create greater demand. This generates additional economic growth and creates more jobs throughout the economy.footnote 24 Reduced electricity consumption from regulated products also benefits the utilities by reducing peak loads and the need to add more generating capacity.

The analysis has quantified costs and benefits for each product category relative to a business-as-usual case defined by market conditions assessed in 2016. In the case of three product categories (microwave ovens, packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps), the assessment showed that all product models being imported into Canada or shipped between provinces comply with the more stringent MEPS. While the analysis does not attribute any costs or benefits to the implementation of the MEPS for these three product categories, this Amendment will prevent future dumping of low-efficiency product models into the Canadian market.

Another benefit of the Amendment is related to the verified energy efficiency performance data of regulated equipment that is collected by Natural Resources Canada through its compliance program. These ratings are posted to the Natural Resources Canada websitefootnote 25 and provide readily accessible information to consumers or businesses. Consumers benefit from this information since it provides them with detailed information to make informed purchase decisions. Utilities and retailers also benefit from this information, since it supports programming to promote the sale of high-efficiency products.

"One-for-One" Rule

It is estimated that this Amendment would generate an increase in administrative burden of $96,280 created by the introduction of regulatory requirements for new product categories. Dealers of these new products will be required to learn about the requirements of the Regulations and submit information before and at the time of importation in accordance with subsection 5(1) of the Act.

This Amendment is proposing to reduce administrative burden by approximately $640,000 by removing the requirement for reporting information at the time of importation for three existing products (motors, fluorescent lamp ballasts and external power supplies) when they are incorporated into other products. This modification would not affect dealers' obligation to comply with all other regulatory requirements of the Regulations.

The Amendment is therefore overall considered an "OUT" under the "One-for-One" Rule because it would decrease the administrative burden and result in net annualized savings of approximately $544,000 to industry.

Assumptions underlying administrative burden estimates

Existing regulated products

There is no incremental administrative burden because manufacturers of these products already provide information before (energy efficiency reports) and at the time of importation (import reports). No additional requirements are being imposed on them.

Newly regulated products

Familiarization with new information obligations is a one-time administrative function that applies only to manufacturers of newly regulated products. The task involves reviewing and understanding the new requirements of the Regulations, as well as the energy efficiency reporting form that Natural Resources Canada provides to each stakeholder. This Amendment would also introduce requirements for new products. Manufacturers of these new products will carry an incremental administrative burden, as they will be required to provide information at the time of importation.

There is no incremental administrative burden caused by the reporting of energy performance information before a product is imported, because there is already such a requirement in the United States. The information that is collected and provided in the United States would satisfy the requirements of this Amendment.

The data used to calculate incremental administrative burden costs was obtained from a variety of sources such as internal compliance databases, numerous product market studies, Statistics Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Consultations

No comments were received from stakeholders on the impacts of the Amendment on administrative burden. In general, stakeholders were supportive of the approach to achieve alignment with U.S. regulations across these product categories, which includes the alignment of reporting requirements.

Small business lens

The small business lens does not apply to this proposal, as the overall impact of the Amendment would be positive (estimated cost savings of $544,000) because of the elimination of import reporting for regulated products that are incorporated in other end-use products. Natural Resources Canada consulted with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business to confirm the number of small businesses potentially affected by this proposal. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business was unable to provide an exact count; however, it did provide very useful data to assist in the development of the methodology. While the small business lens does not apply to this proposal, the overall reduction in administrative burden for establishments affected by these amendments would also benefit small businesses.

Consultation

Pre-consultation summary

Stakeholdersfootnote 26 were informed of the changes being considered in the Amendment and were provided opportunities to comment at several points since 2016. These consultations evolved with time, and the content of the Amendment was modified accordingly. The following outlines the key materials used to communicate details to the stakeholder community:

All the documents mentioned above were distributed to stakeholders via targeted emails to key market channels, key federal and provincial stakeholders, and general interest groups (advocacy groups, international regulators). Many of these individuals and organizations in turn forwarded the information to provide access to a larger audience of stakeholders.

Natural Resources Canada also has ongoing activities that provide additional opportunities to gather feedback from stakeholders and to inform them.

General comments received during pre-consultation
Third-party verification

Many industry associations and companies advocated for the elimination of any additional testing or labelling efforts for products that have been tested and labelled in accordance with U.S. regulations. To reduce costs and time, products that comply with U.S. regulations would automatically be deemed to achieve compliance in Canada.

Canada's energy efficiency compliance and enforcement regime relies on third-party verification and requires that all prescribed energy-using products bear an energy efficiency verification mark authorized by a certification body accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. The verification mark provides assurance to consumers that the product complies with the applicable standard.

This approach differs from the compliance approach taken by the U.S. Department of Energy, which allows manufacturers to directly submit test results, along with a statement that attests that the product model is in compliance with all requirements.

Natural Resources Canada intends to continue using third-party verification as the means of assessing compliance with the Regulations because it provides a level of independence, transparency and credibility to the regulatory program. By requiring verification from a certification body accredited by the Standards Council of Canada, manufacturers are assured of a level playing field upfront, in that all products are treated with the same level of scrutiny and are assessed the same way.

Product-specific comments received during pre-consultation

Stakeholders were informed of the content of the Amendment through the activities outlined above, and they were generally supportive of the approach. The following section elaborates only where there were substantive discussions, describing how those discussions were taken into account in the development of the Amendment.

Battery chargers
Ceiling fan light kits
Commercial refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers and freezers
External power supplies
Large air conditioners and heat pumps
Residential gas furnaces
Residential gas-fired storage water heaters
Residential oil-fired furnaces
Small electric motors
Walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers
General consultations — All products
Six months' coming into force

Natural Resources Canada consulted on reducing the six-month coming into force for this amendment to align the regulations more quickly with those of the United States. Natural Resources Canada must comply with transparency obligations under trade agreements and provide a reasonable interval of not less than six months between the publication and coming into force of technical regulations. The objective is to permit producers in exporting countries to adapt their products or production methods to the regulatory requirements of the importing country. Most comments received requested that the delay be maintained or increased in length to provide sufficient time for manufacturers to adapt and facilitate cross-border shipments, but a few comments also requested that the delay be removed to facilitate faster alignment. Based on the feedback received, the Amendment would maintain the six-month delay, but not increase it given that the regulatory and consultation process have already provided more than three years' notice.

Mathematical model

Natural Resources Canada held bilateral consultations with three certification bodies on the Amendment in September 2016. Presentations were made to the Canadian Advisory Council on Energy Efficiency in November 2016 and September 2017. Over 35 participants attended each meeting, stakeholders were generally supportive of the proposal, and no major issues were identified during the consultations.

Import reporting — Incorporated products

A bulletin describing the Amendment was posted on the Natural Resources Canada Regulatory Announcements web page in March 2017. There were no issues or comments identified during the consultation.

Regulatory cooperation

In August 2014, Natural Resources Canada and the U.S. Department of Energy established a goal of aligning new and updated energy efficiency standards and test methods for energy-using equipment through enhanced information sharing and cooperative development and implementation, to the extent practicable and permitted by law. This included a commitment to annually share work plans for test procedures and standards; develop guidelines for frequency of interaction and information sharing (e.g. test data, market analyses); mutually participate in the process to establish standards and testing requirements; and leverage multilateral initiatives to advance energy efficiency objectives.footnote 28

In July 2016, a second joint work plan was released and reiterated Natural Resources Canada's commitment to implement its Forward Regulatory Plan and to cooperate on several activities with the U.S. Department of Energy to improve Canada–United States alignment.

In August 2016, federal, provincial and territorial energy ministers published a framework and action plan for energy efficiency standards under the Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference. The framework outlines an approach by which provinces and territories collaborate to achieve greater harmonization on energy efficiency standards. The Amendment would reduce regulatory differences that exist between federal and provincial regulations by adding products to the Regulations that would otherwise be only regulated in one or a few provinces.

Rationale

The Amendment will benefit Canadians by both reducing GHG emissions and removing unnecessary regulatory differences between Canada and the United States.

According to the International Energy Agency, policies and programs that address energy efficiency are the most cost-effective way to lower GHG emissions and could complement carbon pricing schemes as an overall strategy to effectively achieve climate change policy objectives.footnote 29 Improving energy efficiency also provides economic benefits to consumers and businesses through lower energy bills.

In the absence of a regulatory approach, a market for low-efficiency products would continue. Consumers who purchase such products could be motivated by lower purchase costs even though they would pay higher operational costs over the life of the product. The analysis of the Regulations has shown that more stringent MEPS for all products would generate reductions in GHG emissions and energy consumption. The associated energy savings will generate net monetary benefits for Canadian consumers. The analysis has shown that the costs of technologies that will be required to bring low-efficiency products into compliance with the MEPS are outweighed by the benefits attributable to those technologies.

The development of the Amendment was informed by stakeholder views. Industry supports an approach that is aligned with that of the United States since most product models are designed to serve a Canada–U.S. market. Provinces support federal regulatory action on energy efficiency.

The Energy Efficiency Regulations were first introduced in 1995 and have been amended 13 times to increase the stringency of existing MEPS and introduce MEPS for new product categories. Through the use of third-party verification and regular post-market compliance activities, a high compliance rate with regulated requirements has been observed. This provides confidence that estimated outcomes are being achieved and that Canadians are experiencing the associated benefits.

Implementation, enforcement and service standards

The Amendment will come into force six months after publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II. The requirements will apply to the prescribed products based on their date of manufacture or import or interprovincial shipment of the product.

The compliance and enforcement procedures already in place for all products prescribed under the Regulations will continue to be used following the coming into force of this Amendment. The main features of this system are as follows.

Verification marking and energy efficiency reporting

For products prescribed under the Regulations, Natural Resources Canada employs a third-party verification system using the services of certification bodies accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. Verified energy performance data is submitted to Natural Resources Canada by the dealer in an energy efficiency report as specified in the Regulations. This is required once for each product model before first importation or interprovincial shipment.

Import reporting and monitoring

Natural Resources Canada procedures, already in place, for the collection of information for commercial imports of prescribed products will apply to products affected by the Regulations. These procedures involve crosschecking required import data received from customs release documents with the energy efficiency reports that dealers have submitted to Natural Resources Canada. This crosschecking ensures that the compliance of regulated products imported into Canada can be verified.

The Regulations will continue to require dealers of prescribed products to provide the information needed for customs monitoring.

Direct fieldwork: market survey and product testing

In addition to ongoing compliance and marketplace monitoring activities, Natural Resources Canada surveys and tests products in the context of monitoring compliance outcomes with product-specific compliance audits. Depending on the product, in-store audits and/or testing of products are also conducted.

Natural Resources Canada also conducts 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.

Performance measurement and evaluation

The desired outcomes of the Regulations are presented in the following table along with the information that will be tracked to measure performance.

Table 5: Measuring performance of the Regulations
Outcome Indicators Information to Measure Performance
GHG emissions are reduced to contribute to Canada's goal to reduce GHG emissions by at least 30% below 2005 levels by 2030
  • Percentage of product models that meet MEPS
  • Energy efficiency reports
  • Import reports
  • Market data (shipments, trends)
  • Lab testing
  • Emission factors
  • Energy prices
Consumers save money by purchasing higher efficiency product models that have lower costs over their lifetime
Compliance costs associated with unnecessary regulatory differences are removed
  • Number of unnecessary regulatory differences removed
  • Comparison of Canadian and U.S. regulations

Performance will be monitored through a combination of equipment-specific compliance reporting, supported by third-party verification of energy efficiency performance, and ongoing collection of market data to assess broader trends affecting outcomes.

Information collected on the energy efficiency performance of regulated equipment informs both GHG emission impacts and consumer savings, since both are calculated as a function of changes in the amount of energy consumed by these products.footnote 30

A high compliance rate with the Regulations will be achieved through support from manufacturers, third-party verification, customs monitoring, cooperation with regulating provinces, communication activities, market surveys, and product testing, as required.

The standards contained in the Amendment are being implemented under the federal energy efficiency equipment standards and labelling program. Detailed accounts of progress towards achieving the objectives of this initiative will be found in departmental business plans, reports on plans and priorities, and the Report to Parliament under the Energy Efficiency Act.

Contact

Debbie Scharf
Director
Equipment Division
Office of Energy Efficiency
Natural Resources Canada
930 Carling Avenue, Building 3, 1st Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0Y3
Telephone:
613-996-4359
Fax:
613-947-5286
Email:
nrcan.equipment-equipement.rncan@Canada.ca

PROPOSED REGULATORY TEXT

Notice is given, pursuant to section 26 of the Energy Efficiency Act footnote a, that the Governor in Council, pursuant to sections 20footnote b and 25 of that Act, proposes to make the annexed Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016.

Interested persons may make representations concerning the proposed Regulations within 75 days after the date of publication of this notice. All such representations must cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, and the date of publication of this notice, and be addressed to Debbie Scharf, Director, Equipment Division, Office of Energy Efficiency, Department of Natural Resources, 930 Carling Avenue (CEF, Building 3, Observatory Crescent), 1st Floor, Room 136-C, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0Y3 (tel.: 613-996-4359; email: nrcan.equipment-equipement.rncan@canada.ca).

Ottawa, March 22, 2018

Jurica Čapkun
Assistant Clerk of the Privy Council

Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016

Amendments

1 The Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 footnote 31 are amended by adding the following after section 1:

Standards and procedures of other jurisdiction incorporated by reference

1.1 Despite these Regulations, if an energy efficiency standard or test procedure that is incorporated by reference in these Regulations as amended from time is a reference to a standard or test procedure set out in the laws of another jurisdiction and that standard or procedure is subsequently repealed or revoked in that other jurisdiction, the reference to the standard or procedure in these Regulations is deemed to be a reference to that standard or procedure as it read on the day before the day on which it was repealed or revoked and it continues to apply for the purposes of these Regulations.

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

Location and visibility

(2) The verification mark must be readily visible on the surface of the energy-using product. However, in respect of the following energy-using products, the verification mark may be on the exterior of the product's package:

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

(3) Subparagraph 4(3)(b)(i) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

3 (1) Subsection 5(1) of the Regulations is amended by striking out "and" at the end of paragraph (e), by adding "and" at the end of paragraph (f) and by adding the following after paragraph (f):

(2) Section 5 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after subsection (2):

Mathematical model

(3) Despite any provision in these Regulations requiring that the information referred to in this section be collected in accordance with an identified standard, a dealer may instead provide the information as generated by a mathematical model that, by means of an engineering or statistical analysis or a computer simulation or model, emulates the manner in which the information is collected under the identified standard.

4 Section 7 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after subsection (1):

Exception

(1.1) However, the following energy-using products are not energy-using products for the purpose of subsection (1) if, at the time of their importation, they are incorporated into another product:

5 (1) The definition CSA C361-12 in section 12 of the Regulations is repealed.

(2) Section 12 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

CSA C361-16 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C361-16 entitled Energy performance and drum volume of household electric clothes dryers. (CSA C361-16)

6 The portion of item 2 of the table to section 19 of the
Item

Column 1

Standard

Column 2

Energy Efficiency Standard

2 CSA C361-16 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2 CSA C361-16, Table 1
7 The portion of item 2 of the table to section 20 of the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 2

Standard

2 CSA C361-16 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2
8 The portion of items 4 and 5 of the table to section 24 of the Regulations in column 3 is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

4

Modified energy factor ≥ 38.23 L/kWh/cycle

Integrated water consumption factor ≤ 1.18 L/cycle/L

5

Modified energy factor ≥ 56.63 L/kWh/cycle

Integrated water consumption factor ≤ 0.55 L/cycle/L

9 The portion of items 3 and 4 of the table to section 30 of the Regulations in columns 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:
Item

Column 1

Standard

Column 2

Energy Efficiency Standard

3

CSA C360-13 for clothes washer function

CSA C361-16 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2 for clothes dryer function

CSA C360-13, Table 9, for clothes washer function

CSA C361-16, Table 1, for clothes dryer function

4

CSA C360-13 for clothes washer function

CSA C361-16 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2 for clothes dryer function

CSA C360-13, Table 10, for clothes washer function

CSA C361-16, Table 1, for clothes dryer function

10 The portion of item 2 of the table to section 31 of the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 2

Standard

2

CSA C360-13 for clothes washer function

CSA C361-16 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2 for clothes dryer function

11 (1) Item 3 of the table to section 37 of the Regulations is repealed.

(2) Item 5 of the table to section 37 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

5 Dishwashers CSA C373-14 CSA C373-14, Table 2 On or after May 30, 2013
12 (1) The portion of item 3 of the table to section 38 of the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 2

Standard

3 CSA C373-14, for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (d) and (f)
(2) The portion of item 3 of the table to section 38 of the Regulations in column 3 is amended by striking out "and" at the end of paragraph (d), by adding "and" at the end of paragraph (e) and by adding the following after paragraph (e):
Item

Column 3

Information

3 (f) water consumption factor in L/cycle.

13 (1) The definition dehumidifier in section 61 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

dehumidifier means a household appliance that is primarily designed to remove moisture from the air and is

(2) Section 61 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

portable dehumidifier means a dehumidifier that is not a whole-home dehumidifier. (déshumidificateur portatif)

10 C.F.R. Appendix X1 means Appendix X1 to Subpart B of Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Dehumidifiers, as amended from time to time. (appendice X1 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. 430.32(v)(2) means the table to paragraph 430.32(v)(2) of Subpart C, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. 430.32(v)(2))

whole-home dehumidifier means a dehumidifier that is designed to be installed in an air duct. (déshumidificateur à conduit)

14 Subsection 62(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Limit

(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 63, a dehumidifier is not considered to be an energy-using product unless

15 The table to section 63 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Dehumidifiers CSA C749-94 CSA C749-94, clause 4.2 On or after December 31, 1998 and before October 1, 2007
2 Dehumidifiers CSA C749-07 CSA C749-07, Table 1 On or after October 1, 2007 and before October 1, 2012
3 Dehumidifiers CSA C749-07 CSA C749-07, Table 1B On or after October 1, 2012 and before June 13, 2019
4 Portable dehumidifiers 10 C.F.R. Appendix X1 Minimum integrated energy factor applicable, based on product's capacity, as set out in 10 C.F.R. 430.32(v)(2) On or after June 13, 2019
5 Whole-home dehumidifiers 10 C.F.R. Appendix X1 Minimum integrated energy factor applicable, based on product's case volume, as set out in 10 C.F.R. 430.32(v)(2) On or after June 13, 2019
16 (1) The portion of item 2 of the table to section 64 of the Regulations in column 1 is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

2 Dehumidifiers manufactured on or after October 1, 2007 and before June 13, 2019
(2) The table to section 64 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in numerical order:
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Information

3 Dehumidifiers manufactured on or after June 13, 2019 10 C.F.R. Appendix X1

(a) if product is a portable dehumidifier, water removal capacity, in L/day;

(b) if product is a whole-home dehumidifier, case volume in cubic litres (cubic feet);

(c) integrated energy factor, in L/kWh; and

(d) standby power, in watts.

17 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 64:

SUBDIVISION J

Microwave Ovens
Definitions

65 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C388-15 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-388-15 entitled Energy performance and capacity measurement of household microwave ovens. (CSA C388-15)

microwave oven means a household cooking appliance that is designed to cook or heat food in a compartment by means of microwave energy and includes one that has a thermal element that is designed for the surface browning of food. (four à micro-ondes)

10 C.F.R. Appendix I means Appendix I to Subpart B of Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Cooking Products, as amended from time to time. (appendice I 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. 430.32(j)(3) means paragraph 430.32(j)(3) of Subpart C, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. 430.32(j)(3))

Type

66 For the purposes of these Regulations, a microwave oven is one of the following types:

Energy-using product

67 (1) A microwave oven is prescribed as an energy-using product.

Limit

(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 68, a microwave oven is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after June 17, 2016.

Energy efficiency standard

68 (1) The energy efficiency standard for a microwave oven is the standard set out for that type of microwave oven in 10 C.F.R. 430.32(j)(3).

Testing standard

(2) A microwave oven complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C388-15 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix I that are applicable to a microwave oven as defined in section 65.

Information

69 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a microwave oven:

18 (1) The definitions off mode, on mode and standby mode in section 108 of the Regulations are repealed.

(2) Section 108 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

CSA C368.1-14 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C368.1-14 entitled Energy performance of room air conditioners. (CSA C368.1-14)

19 Section 112 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standards

112 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to room air conditioners that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

Testing standard

(2) A room air conditioner complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 1 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Standard

Column 2

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 3

Period of Manufacture

1 CSA C368.1 CSA C368.1, Table 2, second column On or after February 3, 1995 and before June 1, 2014
2 CSA C368.1-14 CSA C368.1-14, Table 2, second column On or after June 1, 2014
20 The portion of item 2 of the table to section 113 of the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 2

Standard

2 CSA 368.1-14, for information set out in paragraphs (b) and (c)

21 Section 116 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

CSA C746-17 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C746-17 entitled Energy performance rating for large and single packaged vertical air conditioners and heat pumps. (CSA C746-17)

22 (1) Subsection 118(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standards — cooled by water

(2) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 2 to this section apply to large air conditioners that are cooled by water and described in column 1 and that are manufactured during the period set out in column 4.

Energy efficiency standards — cooled by evaporation

(2.1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 3 to this section apply to large air conditioners that are cooled by evaporation and described in column 1 and that are manufactured during the period set out in column 4.

(2) Tables 1 and 2 to section 118 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

TABLE 1
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency
Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.3 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
2 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.2

IEER ≥ 11.4

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
3 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.2

IEER ≥ 12.9

On or after January 1, 2018
4 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.7 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
5 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

IEER ≥ 11.2

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
6 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

IEER ≥ 12.4

On or after January 1, 2018
7 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.0

IEER ≥ 10.1

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
8 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.0

IEER ≥ 11.6

On or after January 1, 2018
9 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.1 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
10 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

IEER ≥ 11.2

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
11 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

IEER ≥  12.7

On or after January 1, 2018
12 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.5 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
13 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8

IEER ≥ 11.0

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
14 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8

IEER ≥ 12.2

On or after January 1, 2018
15 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.8

IEER ≥ 9.9

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
16 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.8

IEER ≥ 11.4

On or after January 1, 2018
TABLE 2
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.5 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
2 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.5

IEER ≥ 11.7

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
3 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.1

IEER ≥ 11.7

On or after January 1, 2018
4 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
5 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

IEER ≥ 11.2

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
6 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.5

IEER ≥ 11.2

On or after January 1, 2018
7 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.3 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
8 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.3

IEER ≥ 11.5

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
9 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.9

IEER ≥ 11.5

On or after January 1, 2018
10 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
11 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8

IEER ≥ 11.0

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
12 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.3

IEER ≥ 11.0

On or after January 1, 2018
13 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

IEER ≥ 11.1

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
14 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.4

IEER ≥ 11.1

On or after January 1, 2018
15 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8

IEER ≥ 10.9

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
16 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.2

IEER ≥ 10.9

On or after January 1, 2018
TABLE 3
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.5 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
2 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.5

IEER ≥ 11.7

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
3 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.1

IEER ≥ 11.7

On or after January 1, 2018
4 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
5 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

IEER ≥ 11.2

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
6 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0

IEER ≥ 11.2

On or after January 1, 2018
7 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.3 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
8 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.3

IEER ≥ 11.5

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
9 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.9

IEER ≥ 11.5

On or after January 1, 2018
10 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
11 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8

IEER ≥ 11.0

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
12 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.8

IEER ≥ 11.0

On or after January 1, 2018
13 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

IEER ≥ 11.1

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
14 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.9

IEER ≥ 11.1

On or after January 1, 2018
15

Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a
heating section other than an electric
heating section

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8

IEER ≥ 10.9

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
16

Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a
heating section other than an electric
heating section

CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.7

IEER ≥ 10.9

On or after January 1, 2018
23 (1) The portion of item 1 of the table to section 119 of the Regulations in column 3 is amended by striking out "and" at the end of paragraph (b), by adding "and" at the end of paragraph (c) and by adding the following after paragraph (c):
Item

Column 3

Information

1 (d) information that indicates whether the product has a heating section and, if so, whether it is electrical or other than electrical.
(2) The portion of item 2 of the table to section 119 of the Regulations in column 1 is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

2 Large air conditioners manufactured on or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
(3) The portion of item 2 of the table to section 119 of the Regulations in column 3 is amended by striking out "and" at the end of paragraph (c), by adding "and" at the end of paragraph (d) and by adding the following after paragraph (d):
Item

Column 3

Information

2 (e) information that indicates whether the product has a heating section and, if so, whether it is electrical or other than electrical.
(4) The table to section 119 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in numerical order:
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Information

3 Large air conditioners manufactured on or after January 1, 2018 CSA C746-17
  • (a) product classification set out in Column II of Table 1 of CSA C746-17;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (c) energy efficiency ratio;
  • (d) IEER;
  • (e) information that indicates whether the product is cooled by air, water or evaporation; and
  • (f) information that indicates whether the product has a heating section and, if so, whether it is electrical or other than electrical.

24 Section 120 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

CSA C744-17 means the joint CSA and AHRI standard ANSI/AHRI 310/380-2017/CAN/CSA-C744-17 entitled Packaged terminal air-conditioners and heat pumps. (CSA C744-17)

25 (1) The portion of item 2 of the table to section 122 of the Regulations in column 3 is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 3

Period of Manufacture

2 On or after September 30, 2012 and before January 1, 2017
(2) The table to section 122 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in numerical order:
Item

Column 1

Standard

Column 2

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 3

Period of Manufacture

3 CSA C744-17 CSA C744-17, Table 2 On or after January 1, 2017

26 Subsection 123(2) of the Regulations is amended by striking out "or" at the end of paragraph (a) and by replacing paragraph (b) with the following:

27 Section 136 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Definition of large condensing unit

136 In this Subdivision, large condensing unit means a commercial or industrial condensing unit that is intended for air conditioning applications and that has a cooling capacity of at least 40 kW (135,000 Btu/h) but not more than 70 kW (240,000 Btu/h).

28 Subsection 141(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Limit

(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 142, a chiller is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it has an integral refrigerant condenser and is manufactured on or after October 28, 2004.

29 Section 191 of the English version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Definition of internal water loop heat pump

191 In this Subdivision, internal water loop heat pump means a water-source single package or split-system heat pump that is factory-built, is intended for installation in an internal water loop system and has a cooling or heating capacity of not more than 40 kW (135,000 Btu/h).

30 Section 195 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

CSA C746-17 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C746-17 entitled Energy performance rating for large and single packaged vertical air conditioners and heat pumps. (CSA C746-17)

31 Tables 1 and 2 to section 197 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

TABLE 1
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1

Large heat pumps
that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW
and < 40 kW

CSA C746-98

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.1

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.2 with –8.3°C inlet air

On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
2

Large heat pumps
that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW
and < 40 kW

CSA C746-06 for
energy efficiency
ratio and heating coefficient of
performance

AHRI 340/360
for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.3 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.25 with –8.3°C inlet air

IEER ≥ 11.2

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
3

Large heat pumps
that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW
and < 40 kW

CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.3 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.25 with –8.3°C inlet air

IEER ≥ 12.2

On or after January 1, 2018
4

Large heat pumps
that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW
and < 70 kW

CSA C746-98

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.3

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.1 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.0 with –8.3°C inlet air

On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
5

Large heat pumps
that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW
and < 70 kW

CSA C746-06 for
energy efficiency
ratio and heating coefficient of
performance

AHRI 340/360
for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.6

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with –8.3°C inlet air

IEER ≥ 10.7

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
6

Large heat pumps
that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW
and < 70 kW

CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.6

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with –8.3°C inlet air

IEER ≥ 11.6

On or after January 1, 2018
7

Large heat pumps
that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW
and < 223 kW

CSA C746-06 for
energy efficiency
ratio and heating coefficient of
performance

AHRI 340/360
for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.5

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with –8.3°C inlet air

IEER ≥ 9.6

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
8

Large heat pumps
that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW
and < 223 kW

CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.5

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with –8.3°C inlet air

IEER ≥ 10.6

On or after January 1, 2018
TABLE 2
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW CSA C746-98

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.9

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.2 with –8.3°C inlet air

On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
2 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio and heating coefficient of performance

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.3 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.25 with –8.3°C inlet air

IEER ≥ 11.0

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
3 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.3 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.25 with –8.3°C inlet air

IEER ≥ 12.0

On or after January 1, 2018
4 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW CSA C746-98

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.1

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.1 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.0 with –8.3°C inlet air

On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
5 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio and heating coefficient of performance

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.4

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with –8.3°C inlet air

IEER ≥ 10.5

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
6 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.4

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with –8.3°C inlet air

IEER ≥ 11.4

On or after January 1, 2018
7 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW

CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio and heating coefficient of performance

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.3

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with –8.3°C inlet air

IEER ≥ 9.4

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
8 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW CSA C746-17

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.3

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with –8.3°C inlet air

IEER ≥ 10.4

On or after January 1, 2018
32 (1) Paragraph 1(g) of the table to section 198 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 3

Information

1 (g) information that indicates whether the product has a heating section and, if so, whether it is electrical or other than electrical.
(2) The portion of item 2 of the table to section 198 of the Regulations in column 1 is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

2 Large heat pumps manufactured on or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
(3) Paragraph 2(g) of the table to section 198 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 3

Information

2 (g) information that indicates whether the product has a heating section and, if so, whether it is electrical or other than electrical; and
(4) The table to section 198 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in numerical order:
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Information

3 Large heat pumps manufactured on or after January 1, 2018 CSA C746-17
  • (a) product classification set out in columns II and III of Table 2 of CSA C746-17;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (c) energy efficiency ratio;
  • (d) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (e) heating coefficient of performance at 8.3°C;
  • (f) heating coefficient of performance at –8.3°C;
  • (g) information that indicates whether the product has a heating section and, if so, whether it is electrical or other than electrical; and
  • (h) IEER.

33 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after the heading "Furnaces, Fireplaces and Unit Heaters" of Division 4 of Part 2:

Interpretation

Definitions

256.1 The following definitions apply in this Division.

CSA P.2 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-P.2-13 entitled Testing method for measuring the annual fuel utilization efficiency of residential gas-fired or oil-fired furnaces and boilers. (CSA P.2)

fan energy rating means, in respect of a gas furnace or an oil-fired furnace, the annual electrical energy consumption of the furnace fan normalized by annual fan operating hours and the product's maximum airflow (Qmax). (cote énergétique du ventilateur)

10 C.F.R. Appendix AA means Appendix AA to Subpart B of Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Furnace Fans, as amended from time to time. (appendice AA 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. 430.32(y) means Table 1 to paragraph 430.32(y) of Subpart C, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. 430.32(y))

34 The definition CSA P.2 in section 257 of the Regulations is repealed.

35 (1) Items 2 and 3 of the table to section 259 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

2 Gas furnaces that have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), use single-phase electric current and do not have an integrated cooling component CSA P.2 Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 90% On or after December 31, 2009 and before July 3, 2019
2.1 Gas furnaces that have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), use single-phase electric current and do not have an integrated cooling component

CSA P.2, for annual fuel utilization efficiency

10 C.F.R. Appendix AA, for fan energy rating

Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 90%

Fan energy rating ≤ FER
for product class
“Non-Weatherized, Condensing Gas Furnace Fan (NWG-C)”, set out in 10 C.F.R. 430.32(y)

On or after July 3, 2019
3 Gas furnaces that are outdoor furnaces, have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), use single-phase electric current and have an integrated cooling component CSA P.2 Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 78% On or after December 31, 2009 and before July 3, 2019
3.1 Gas furnaces that are outdoor furnaces, have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), use single-phase electric current and have an integrated cooling component

CSA P.2, for annual fuel utilization efficiency

10 C.F.R. Appendix AA, for fan energy rating

Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 78%

Fan energy rating ≤ FER for product class “Weatherized Non-Condensing Gas Furnace Fan (WG-NC)”, set out in 10 C.F.R. 430.32(y)

On or after July 3, 2019
(2) Item 5 of the table to section 259 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

5

Gas furnaces that are
through-the-wall, have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), use single-phase electric current and have an integrated cooling component

CSA P.2 Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 90% On or after December 31, 2012 and before July 3, 2019
5.1

Gas furnaces that are
through-the-wall, have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), use single-phase electric current and have an integrated cooling component

CSA P.2, for annual fuel utilization efficiency

10 C.F.R. Appendix AA, for
fan energy rating

Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 90%

Fan energy rating
≤ FER for product class
“Non-Weatherized, Condensing Gas Furnace Fan (NWG-C)”, set out in 10 C.F.R. 430.32(y)

On or after July 3, 2019
36 (1) The portion of item 2 of the table to section 260 of the Regulations in column 1 is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

2 Gas furnaces that have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), that use single-phase electric current and that are manufactured on or after December 31, 2009 and before July 3, 2019
(2) Paragraph 2(a) of the table to section 260 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 3

Information

2 (a) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW (Btu/h);
(3) The table to section 260 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in numerical order :
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Information

2.1 Gas furnaces that have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), that use single-phase electric current and that are manufactured on or after July 3, 2019

CSA P.2, for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)

10 C.F.R. Appendix AA, for information set out in
paragraphs (f) and (g)

(a) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW (Btu/h);

(b) annual fuel utilization efficiency;

(c) information that indicates whether product has an integrated cooling component;

(d) if product has an integrated cooling component, information that indicates whether the product is outdoor or through-the-wall;

(e) type of fuel used;

(f) fan energy rating, expressed in W/472 L/s (W/1,000 ft³/min); and

(g) product's maximum airflow (Qmax), expressed in L/s (ft³/min).

37 Sections 263 and 264 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standards

263 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to oil-fired furnaces that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

Testing standard

(2) An oil-fired furnace complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 1 that are applicable to an oil-fired furnace as defined in section 261.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Standard

Column 2

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 3

Period of Manufacture

1 CSA B212 Seasonal energy utilization efficiency ≥ 78% On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2017
2 CSA P.2 Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 83% On or after January 1, 2017 and before July 3, 2019
3

CSA P.2, for annual fuel utilization efficiency

10 C.F.R. Appendix AA, for fan energy rating

Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 83%

Fan energy rating ≤ FER for product class
“Non-Weatherized, Non-Condensing Oil Furnace
Fan (NWO-NC)”
, set out in 10 C.F.R. 430.32(y)

On or after July 3, 2019
Information

264 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of an oil-fired furnace described in column 1.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Information

1 Oil-fired furnaces that are manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2017 CSA B212

(a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h); and

(b) seasonal energy utilization efficiency.

2 Oil-fired furnaces that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2017 and before July 3, 2019 CSA P.2

(a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h); and

(b) annual fuel utilization efficiency.

3 Oil-fired furnaces that are manufactured on or after July 3, 2019

CSA P.2, for information in paragraphs (a) and (b)

10 C.F.R. Appendix AA, for information in paragraphs (c) and (d)

(a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h);

(b) annual fuel utilization efficiency;

(c) fan energy rating, expressed in W/472 L/s (W/1,000 ft³/min); and

(d) maximum airflow (Qmax), expressed in
L/s (ft³/min).

38 Section 369 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Definitions

369 The following definitions apply in this Division.

CSA P.3-15 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-P.3-15 entitled Testing method for measuring energy consumption and determining efficiencies of gas-fired and fuel oil-fired water heaters. (CSA P.3-15)

first-hour rating means, in respect of a gas-fired storage water heater or an oil-fired water heater, the measure of the maximum volume of hot water that the water heater can supply within an hour that begins when the water in the water heater is fully heated. (capacité de première heure)

Vr means the nominal volume, expressed in litres, of a water heater's storage tank. (Vr)

Vs means the storage volume, expressed in litres, of a water heater's storage tank. (Vs)

39 The definition electric water heater in section 370 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

electric water heater means a stationary electric storage tank water heater that is intended for use on a pressurized water system and that has an input rate of less than 12 kW (40,982 Btu/h) and a Vr of at least 50 L (11 imperial gallons) but not more than 454 L (100 imperial gallons). (chauffe-eau électrique)

40 Paragraph (c) of the definition gas-fired storage water heater in section 374 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

41 Sections 376 and 377 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

Energy-efficiency standards

376 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to gas-fired storage water heaters described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

Testing standard

(2) A gas-fired storage water heater complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a gas-fired storage water heater as defined in section 374.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Gas-fired storage water heaters CSA P.3-04 Energy factor of ≥ 0.67 – 0.0005 Vr On or after February 3, 1995 and before December 31, 2016
2 Gas-fired storage water heaters CSA P.3-04 Energy factor of ≥ 0.675 – 0.00039 Vr On or after December 31, 2016 and before January 1, 2018
3 Gas-fired storage water heaters that have a first-hour rating of < 68 L (18 US gallons)

CSA P.3-04 for energy factor

CSA P.3-15 for uniform energy factor

Must have at least one of the following:

  • (a) energy factor of ≥ 0.675 – 0.00039 Vr; or
  • (b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.3456 – 0.0005 Vs
On or after January 1, 2018
4 Gas-fired storage water heaters that have a first-hour rating of ≥ 68 L (18 US gallons) but < 193 L (51 US gallons)

CSA P.3-04 for energy factor

CSA P.3-15 for uniform energy factor

Must have at least one of the following:

  • (a) energy factor of ≥ 0.675 – 0.00039 Vr; or
  • (b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.5982 – 0.00047 Vs.
On or after January 1, 2018
5 Gas-fired storage water heaters that have a first-hour rating of ≥ 193 L (51 US gallons) but < 284 L (75 US gallons)

CSA P.3-04 for energy factor

CSA P.3-15 for uniform energy factor

Must have at least one of the following:

  • (a) energy factor of ≥ 0.675 – 0.00039 Vr; or
  • (b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.6483 – 0.00042 Vs.
On or after January 1, 2018
6 Gas-fired storage water heaters that have a first-hour rating of > 284 L (75 US gallons)

CSA P.3-04 for energy factor

CSA P.3-15 for uniform energy factor

Must have at least one of the following:

  • (a) energy factor of ≥ 0.675 – 0.00039 Vr; or
  • (b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.692 – 0.00032 Vs.
On or after January 1, 2018
Information

377 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a gas-fired storage water heater:

Standard

(2) The information must be collected in accordance with one of the following standards:

42 The definition oil-fired water heater in section 378 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

oil-fired water heater means a water heater that uses oil for fuel and that has an input rate of not more than 30.5 kW (105,000 Btu/h) and a volume of at least 76 L (20 US gallons) but not more than 190 L (50 US gallons). (chauffe-eau à mazout)

43 Sections 380 and 381 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

Energy-efficiency standards

380 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to oil-fired water heaters described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

Testing standard

(2) An oil-fired water heater complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to an oil-fired water heater as defined in section 378.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Oil-fired water heaters CSA B211-00

Energy factor of
≥ 0.59 – 0.0005 Vr

On or after February 3, 1995 and before December 31, 2016
2 Oil-fired water heaters CSA B211-00

Energy factor of
≥ 0.68 – 0.0005 Vr

On or after December 31, 2016 and before January 1, 2018
3

Oil-fired water heaters
that have a first-hour rating of
< 68 L (18 US gallons)

CSA B211-00
for energy
factor

CSA P.3-15
for uniform energy factor

Must have at least one of the following:

  • (a) energy factor of ≥ 0.68 – 0.0005 Vr; or
  • (b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.2509 – 0.0011 Vs.
On or after January 1, 2018
4

Oil-fired water heaters
that have a first-hour rating
of ≥ 68 L (18 US gallons) but
< 193 L (51 US gallons)

CSA B211-00
for energy
factor

CSA P.3-15
for uniform energy factor

Must have at least one of the following:

  • (a) energy factor of ≥ 0.68 – 0.0005 Vr; or
  • (b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.5330 – 0.0015 Vs.
On or after January 1, 2018
5

Oil-fired water heaters
that have a first-hour rating
of ≥ 193 L (51 US gallons) but
< 284 L (75 US gallons)

CSA B211-00
for energy
factor

CSA P.3-15
for uniform energy factor

Must have at least one of the following:

  • (a) energy factor of ≥ 0.68 – 0.0005 Vr; or
  • (b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.6078 – 0.0015 Vs.
On or after January 1, 2018
6

Oil-fired water heaters
that have a first-hour rating of
> 284 L (75 US gallons)

CSA B211-00
for energy
factor

CSA P.3-15
for uniform energy factor

Must have at least one of the following:

  • (a) energy factor of ≥ 0.68 – 0.0005 Vr; or
  • (b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.6815 – 0.0013 Vs.
On or after January 1, 2018
Information

381 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of an oil-fired water heater:

Standard

(2) The information must be collected in accordance with one of the following standards:

44 (1) The definition ANSI C79.1 in section 424 of the Regulations is repealed.

(2) The definition lampe pour appareils électroménagers in section 424 of the French version of the Regulations is repealed.

(3) The definitions ANSI C81.61, IES LM45 and IES LM65 in section 424 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

ANSI C81.61 means the ANSI standard ANSI C81.61-2016 entitled American National Standard for Electrical Lamp Bases — Specifications for Bases (Caps) for Electric Lamps. (ANSI C81.61)

IES LM45 means the IES standard IES LM-45-15 entitled IES Approved Method: Electrical and Photometric Measurement of General Service Incandescent Filament Lamps. (IES LM45)

IES LM65 means the IES standard IES LM-65-14 entitled IES Approved Method: Life Testing of Single-Based Fluorescent Lamps. (IES LM65)

(4) Section 424 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

ANSI C78.79 means the ANSI standard ANSI C78.79-2014 entitled American National Standard for Electric Lamps — Nomenclature for Envelope Shapes Intended for Use with Electric Lamps. (ANSI C78.79)

(5) Section 424 of the French version of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

lampe pour appareils domestiques Lampe qui est commercialisée comme lampe pour appareils domestiques, a une puissance nominale maximale de 40 W et est conçue pour être utilisée à une température ambiante pouvant aller jusqu'à 315 °C. (appliance lamp)

45 (1) The definition general service incandescent reflector lamp in section 441 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

general service incandescent reflector lamp means an incandescent reflector lamp that has a bulb shape described in ANSI C78.79 or a bulb shape similar to that shape, and that has an E26/24 single contact or E26/50×39 skirted medium screw base, a nominal voltage of at least 100 V but not more than 130 V or a nominal voltage range that lies at least partially between those voltages, a diameter of more than 57 mm and a nominal power of at least 40 W but not more than 205 W. It does not include any of the following:

(2) The definition CSA C862-12 in section 441 of the English version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

CSA C862-12 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C862-12 entitled Performance of incandescent reflector lamps. (CSA C862-12)

46 (1) The definition CSA C819-95 in section 445 of the Regulations is repealed.

(2) The definition CSA C819-11 in section 445 of the English version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

CSA C819-11 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C819-11 entitled Performance of general service fluorescent lamps. (CSA C819-11)

(3) Paragraphs (d) to (f) of the definition general service fluorescent lamp in section 445 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

(4) Paragraph (o) of the definition general service fluorescent lamp in section 445 of the English version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

47 Section 447 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standards

447 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to general service fluorescent lamps that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

Testing standard

(2) A general service fluorescent lamp complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 1 that are applicable to a general service fluorescent lamp as defined in section 445.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Standard

Column 2

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 3

Period of Manufacture

1 CSA C819-11 CSA C819-11, Table 1 On or after December 31, 1996 and before January 26, 2018
2 CSA C819-16 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix R

CSA C819-16, Table 1 or average lamp efficacy × 1.011 > minimum average lamp efficacy
for the product in 10 C.F.R. 430.32(n)(4)

On or after January 26, 2018

48 (1) Paragraph 448(1)(h) of the English version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(2) Subsection 448(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Standard

(2) The information must be collected in accordance with one of the following standards:

49 Section 449 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Definitions

449 (1) The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C654-10 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-654-10 entitled Fluorescent lamp ballast efficacy measurements. (CSA C654-10)

CSA C654-14 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-654-14 entitled Fluorescent lamp ballast efficacy measurements. (CSA C654-14)

fluorescent lamp ballast means a ballast that is

It does not include any of the following:

high-frequency means, in respect of a fluorescent lamp ballast, that the ballast operates the lamp at a frequency of 10 kHz or more. (à haute fréquence)

low-frequency means, in respect of a fluorescent lamp ballast, that the ballast operates at a supply frequency of 50 to 60 Hz and operates the lamp at the same frequency as the supply. (à basse fréquence)

10 C.F.R. 430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B) means paragraph 430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B) of Subpart C, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. 430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B))

T12 dimming ballast means a fluorescent lamp ballast that

Table 1A of CSA C654-14

(2) Despite subsection 1(3), a reference in this Subdivision to Table 1A of CSA C654-14 is a reference to that table as it read on the day on which the standard was published.

50 Subsection 450(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Limit

(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 451, a fluorescent lamp ballast is not considered to be an energy-using product if

51 Section 451 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standards

451 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to fluorescent lamp ballasts described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods described in column 4.

Testing standard

(2) A fluorescent lamp ballast complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a fluorescent lamp ballast as defined in section 449.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Fluorescent lamp ballasts CSA C654-10

CSA C654-10, clause 4 for power factor

CSA C654-10, Table 2 for ballast efficacy factor

On or after February 3, 1995 and before November 14, 2014
2 Fluorescent lamp ballasts, other than T12 dimming ballasts CSA C654-14

CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

CSA C654-14, clause 5.2 for ballast luminous efficiency

On or after November 14, 2014
3

T12 dimming ballasts that are
low-frequency and designed to
operate one F34T12 lamp

CSA C654-14

CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

Must have ballast luminous efficiency that is ≥ that specified for ballast in
table to
10 C.F.R. 430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B)

On or after November 14, 2014
4

T12 dimming ballasts that are
high-frequency and designed to operate one F34T12 lamp

CSA C654-14

CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

Must have ballast luminous efficiency that is ≥ that specified for ballast in
table to
10 C.F.R. 430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B)

On or after November 14, 2014
5

T12 dimming ballasts that are
low-frequency and designed to
operate two F34T12 lamps

CSA C654-14

CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

Must have ballast luminous efficiency that is ≥ that specified for ballast in
table to
10 C.F.R. 430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B)

On or after November 14, 2014
6

T12 dimming ballasts that are
high-frequency and designed to operate two F34T12 lamps

CSA C654-14

CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

Must have ballast luminous efficiency that is ≥ that specified for ballast in
table to
10 C.F.R. 430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B)

On or after November 14, 2014
7

T12 dimming ballasts that are
low-frequency and designed to
operate two F96T12/ES lamps

CSA C654-14

CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

Must have ballast luminous efficiency that is ≥ that specified for ballast in
table to
10 C.F.R. 430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B)

On or after November 14, 2014
8

T12 dimming ballasts that are
high-frequency and designed to operate two F96T12/ES lamps

CSA C654-14

CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

Must have ballast luminous efficiency that is ≥ that specified for ballast in
table to
10 C.F.R. 430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B)

On or after
November 14, 2014

9

T12 dimming ballasts that are
low-frequency and designed to operate two F96T12HO/ES lamps

CSA C654-14

CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

Must have ballast luminous efficiency that is ≥ that specified for ballast in
table to
10 C.F.R. 430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B)

On or after
November 14, 2014

10

T12 dimming ballasts that are
high-frequency and designed to operate two F96T12HO/ES lamps

CSA C654-14

CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

Must have ballast luminous efficiency that is ≥ that specified for ballast in
table to
10 C.F.R. 430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B)

On or after
November 14, 2014

52 (1) Paragraph 1(c) of the table to section 452 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 3

Information

1 (c) nominal voltage.
(2) The portion of item 2 of the table to section 452 of the Regulations in column 1 is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

2 Fluorescent lamp ballasts manufactured on or after November 14, 2014, other than T12 dimming ballasts
(3) Paragraph 2(c) of the table to section 452 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 3

Information

2 (c) nominal voltage;
(4) The table to section 452 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in numerical order:
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Information

3 T12 dimming ballasts manufactured on or after November 14, 2014 CSA C654-14
  • (a) the type and number of fluorescent lamps it is designed to operate;
  • (b) ballast luminous efficiency;
  • (c) nominal voltage;
  • (d) ballast input power, in watts;
  • (e) total lamp arc power, in watts;
  • (f) power factor; and
  • (g) whether it is high frequency or low frequency.

53 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 452:

SUBDIVISION G

Metal Halide Lamp Ballasts

Definitions

453 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C863-16 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA C863-16 entitled Energy efficiency of high-intensity discharge (HID) and low-pressure sodium (LPS) lamp ballasts. (CSA C863-16)

electronic ballast means a ballast that is controlled by a transitor, thyristor or other active electronic component and in which impedance is provided by capacitive or inductive reactance. (ballast électronique)

magnetic-regulated lamp ballast means a ballast that operates at a lagging high power factor and that has

metal halide lamp ballast means a device that is used to obtain the voltage, current and waveform necessary for starting and operating a metal halide lamp that has a nominal power of at least 50 W but not more than 1 000 W. It does not include any of the following:

replacement metal halide lamp ballast means a metal halide lamp ballast that is marketed for use as replacement lamp ballast for a metal halide luminaire installation and that is sold in a package of 10 or fewer. (ballast pour lampes aux halogénures métalliques de remplacement)

Energy-using product

454 (1) A metal halide lamp ballast is prescribed as an energy-using product.

Limit

(2) However, a metal halide lamp ballast is not considered to be an energy-using product

Energy efficiency standards

455 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in Table 3 of CSA C863-16 apply to metal halide lamp ballasts.

Testing standard

(2) A metal halide lamp ballast complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C863-16 that are applicable to a metal halide lamp ballast as defined in section 453.

Information

456 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C863-16 and provided to the Minister in respect of a metal halide lamp ballast:

54 The definition ITE VTCSH in section 506 of the Regulations is repealed.

55 Subdivision B of Division 8 of Part 2 of the Regulations is repealed.

56 Section 515 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Definitions

515 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

ceiling fan light kit means equipment that is designed to provide light from a ceiling fan and that is

integrated solid-state lighting circuitry means the circuitry in a ceiling fan light kit that is not replaceable by a consumer and that is used to connect the light kit's solid-state lighting components. (circuits intégrés d'éclairage à semi-conducteurs)

10 C.F.R. 430.23(x)(2) means paragraph 430.23(x)(2) of Part 430 of Subpart B, Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. 430.23(x)(2))

10 C.F.R. 430.32(s)(6) means the table to paragraph 430.32(s)(6) of Subpart C, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. 430.32(s)(6))

57 Paragraphs 516(2)(a) and (b) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

58 Sections 517 and 518 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standards

517 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to ceiling fan light kits described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

Testing standard

(2) A ceiling fan light kit complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a ceiling fan light kit as defined in section 515.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Ceiling fan light kits CSA C22.2 No. 250.0

Total power for
lighting ≤ 190 W

On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 7, 2019
2 Ceiling fan light kits that have at least one socket, that are not packaged with a lamp for each socket and that do not have integrated solid-state lighting circuitry CSA C22.2 No. 250.0

Total power for
lighting ≤ 70 W

On or after January 7, 2019
3 Ceiling fan light kits that have at least one socket, that are packaged with a lamp for each socket, but that do not have integrated solid-state lighting circuitry 10 C.F.R. 430.23(x)(2)

Lighting efficacy ≥
minimum required
efficacy in
10 C.F.R. 430.32(s)(6)

On or after January 7, 2019
4 Ceiling fans light kits that have integrated solid-state lighting circuitry 10 C.F.R. 430.23(x)(2)

Lighting efficacy ≥
minimum required
efficacy in
10 C.F.R. 430.32(s)(6)

On or after January 7, 2019

Information

518 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a ceiling fan light kit:

Standard

(2) The information must be collected in accordance with CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 or 10 C.F.R. 430.23(x)(2).

59 Paragraph (a) of the definition legend in section 519 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

60 Paragraph (b) of the definition traffic signal module in section 523 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

61 The portions of items 1 to 4 of the table to section 525 of the Regulations in column 1 are replaced by the following:
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

1

Traffic signal modules that have a red traffic
signal indicator that has a nominal diameter of
200 mm (8 inches)

2 Traffic signal modules that have a red traffic signal indicator that has a nominal diameter of 300 mm (12 inches)
3

Traffic signal modules that have a green traffic
signal indicator that has a nominal diameter of
200 mm (8 inches)

4

Traffic signal modules that have a green traffic
signal indicator that has a nominal diameter of
300 mm (12 inches)

62 (1) The definition CSA C62301 in section 573 of the English version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

CSA C62301 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C62301:11 entitled Household electrical appliances – Measurement of standby power. (CSA C62301)

(2) Section 573 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

medical device has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Medical Devices Regulations. (instrument médical)

63 The definition standby mode in section 574 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

standby mode means the mode in which the product, while connected to mains power,

64 The definition standby mode in section 578 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

standby mode means the mode in which the product, while connected to mains power,

65 The definition standby mode in section 582 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

standby mode means the mode in which the product, while connected to mains power,

66 (1) The definitions external power supply and replacement external power supply in subsection 586(1) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

external power supply means a single-voltage external power supply or a multiple-voltage external power supply that is designed to be used with a household or office end-use product that constitutes the primary load. It does not include

replacement external power supply means an external power supply that is marked as a replacement to be used with a specific end-use product that was manufactured before February 10, 2016. (bloc d'alimentation externe de remplacement)

(2) Subsection 586(1) of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

adaptive external power supply means an external power supply that, without user intervention and while it is connected to mains power and each output is connected to a load, can alter the output voltage using a digital communication protocol with the end-use product. (bloc d'alimentation externe adaptatif)

CSA C381.1-17 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA C381.1-17 entitled Energy performance of external ac-dc and ac-ac power supplies. (CSA C381.1-17)

direct operation external power supply means a power supply device that is capable of operating an end-use product, other than a battery charger, without the assistance of a battery. (bloc d'alimentation externe à fonctionnement direct)

indirect operation external power supply means a power supply device that can only operate an end-use product with the assistance of a battery. (bloc d'alimentation externe à fonctionnement indirect)

multiple-voltage external power supply means a device that is designed to convert line voltage AC input into more than one simultaneous lower voltage AC or DC outputs. (bloc d'alimentation externe à tensions multiples)

single-voltage external power supply means a device that is designed to convert line voltage AC input into only one lower DC or AC voltage output at a time. (bloc d'alimentation externe à simple tension)

10 C.F.R. 430.32(w)(1)(i) means the table to paragraph 430.32(w)(1)(i) of Subpart C, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. 430.32(w)(1)(i))

verification mark has the same meaning as in section 2. (marque de vérification)

(3) Subsection 586(2) of the Regulations is repealed.

67 Subsection 587(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Limit

(2) However, an external power supply is not considered to be an energy-using product

68 Sections 588 and 589 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standards

588 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to external power supplies described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

Testing standard

(2) An external power supply complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to an external power supply as defined in subsection 586(1).

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 External power supplies, other than replacement external power supplies CSA C381.1 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z 10 C.F.R. 430.32(w)(1)(i) for efficiency in active mode and, if product is not a security external power supply, power in no-load mode ≤ 0.5 W On or after July 1, 2010 and before February 10, 2016
2 Direct operation external power supplies other than replacement external power supplies CSA C381.1-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z CSA C381.1-17, Table D.1, for efficiency in active mode and power in no-load mode On or after February 10, 2016
3 Indirect operation external power supplies other than replacement external power supplies CSA C381.1 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z 10 C.F.R. 430.32(w)(1)(i) for efficiency in active mode and, if product is not a security external power supply, power in no-load mode ≤ 0.5 W On or after February 10, 2016
4 Replacement external power supplies CSA C381.1 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z 10 C.F.R. 430.32(w)(1)(i) for efficiency in active mode and, if product is not a security external power supply, power in no-load mode ≤ 0.5 W On or after July 1, 2013 and before February 10, 2020
5 Replacement external power supplies CSA C381.1-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z CSA C381.1-17, Table D.1, for efficiency in active mode and power in no-load mode On or after February 10, 2020

Information

589 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must provided to the Minister in respect of an external power supply:

Standard

(2) The information must be collected in accordance with a standard set out in column 2 of the table to this section in respect of an external power supply described in column 1.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

1 External power supplies, other than replacement external power supplies, that are manufactured on or after July 1, 2010 and before February 10, 2016 CSA C381.1 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z
2 Direct operation external power supplies, other than replacement external power supplies, that are manufactured on or after February 10, 2016

CSA C381.1-17
or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z

3 Indirect operation external power supplies, other than replacement external power supplies, that are manufactured on or after February 10, 2016 CSA C381.1 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z
4 Replacement external power supplies that are manufactured on or after July 1, 2013 and before February 10, 2020 CSA C381.1 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z
5 Replacement external power supplies that are manufactured on or after February 10, 2020

CSA C381.1-17
or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z

SUBDIVISION E

Battery Chargers

Definitions

590 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

backup battery charger means a device that

battery charger means a device that charges the battery of a wheelchair, golf cart, low-speed vehicle or any other end-use product. It does not include any of the following:

CSA C381.2-17 means the CSA standard CSA C381.2-17 entitled Energy performance of battery-charging systems and uninterruptible power supplies. (CSA C381.2-17)

low-speed vehicle means a vehicle that

10 C.F.R. Appendix Y means Appendix Y to Subpart B, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Battery Chargers, as amended from time to time. (appendice Y 10 C.F.R.)

Energy-using product

591 (1) A battery charger is prescribed as an energy-using product.

Limit

(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 592, a battery charger is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after June 13, 2019.

Energy efficiency standard

592 (1) A battery charger must have a unit energy consumption that is less than or equal to that set out for the battery charger's product class in Table C.1 to CSA C381.2-17.

Testing standards

(2) A battery charger complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with the testing procedures established by CSA C381.2-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Y that are applicable to a battery charger as defined in section 590.

Information

593 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C381.2-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Y and provided to the Minister in respect of a battery charger:

69 (1) The definitions commercial freezer, commercial refrigerator and commercial refrigerator-freezer in section 636 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

commercial freezer means a freezer that is self-contained or remote-condensing, that uses or is designed to be used with a vapour-compression refrigeration system and whose compartments are all designed for the freezing and display or storage of food, beverages or ice at temperatures below 0°C. It does not include a household freezer or walk-in freezer. (congélateur commercial)

commercial refrigerator means a refrigerator that is self-contained or remote-condensing, that uses or is designed to be used with a vapour-compression refrigeration system and whose compartments are all designed for the display or storage of food, beverages or flowers at temperatures at or above 0°C. It does not include a household refrigerator, refrigerated buffet table, refrigerated preparation table or walk-in cooler. (réfrigérateur commercial)

commercial refrigerator-freezer means a refrigerator-freezer that is self-contained or remote-condensing, that uses or is designed to be used with a vapour-compression refrigeration system and that has two or more compartments, at least one of which is designed for the display or storage of food and beverages at temperatures at or above 0°C and at least one of which is designed for the freezing and display or storage of food and beverages at temperatures below 0°C. It does not include a household refrigerator-freezer, walk-in freezer or walk-in cooler. (réfrigérateur-congélateur commercial)

(2) Section 636 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

ice cream freezer means a commercial freezer that is designed to operate at temperatures at or below –21°C ± 1.1°C and that is designed or marketed for the storage, display or dispensing of ice cream. (congélateur de crème glacée)

70 (1) Paragraph 637(2)(a) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(2) Subparagraph 637(2)(b)(i) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

71 Section 638 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standards

638 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to commercial refrigerators described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

Testing standard

(2) A commercial refrigerator complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a commercial refrigerator as defined in section 636.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Commercial refrigerators that are self-contained, closed and not transparent CSA C657, Test Procedure A Edaily ≤ 0.00441 V + 4.22 On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2008
2 Commercial refrigerators that are self-contained, closed and not transparent CSA C657, Test Procedure A Edaily ≤ 0.00441 V + 2.76 On or after January 1, 2008 and before January 1, 2010
3 Commercial refrigerators that are self-contained, closed and not transparent CSA C657, Test Procedure A Edaily ≤ 0.00353 V + 2.04 On or after January 1, 2010 and before March 27, 2017
4 Commercial refrigerators that are self-contained and transparent CSA C657, Test Procedure A Edaily ≤ 0.00607 V + 5.78 On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2008
5 Commercial refrigerators that are self-contained and transparent CSA C657, Test Procedure A Edaily ≤ 0.00607 V + 4.77 On or after January 1, 2008 and before January 1, 2010
6 Commercial refrigerators that are self-contained and transparent and that do not have pull-down temperature reduction capability CSA C657, Test Procedure A Edaily ≤ 0.00424 V + 3.34 On or after January 1, 2010 and before March 27, 2017
7

Commercial refrigerators that are self-contained and transparent and that have pull-down temperature
reduction capability

CSA C657, Test Procedure A Edaily ≤ 0.00445 V + 3.51 On or after January 1, 2010 and before March 27, 2017
8 Commercial refrigerators that are self-contained and open CSA C657, Test Procedure A CSA C657, Table 5 On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
9 Commercial refrigerators that are remote-condensing CSA C657, Test Procedure A CSA C657, Table 5 On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
10 Commercial refrigerators CSA C657, Test Procedure B CSA C657, Table 6 On or after March 27, 2017

72 (1) Section 639 of the Regulations is renumbered as subsection 639(1) and the portion of that subsection before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:

Information

639 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a commercial refrigerator:

(2) Section 639 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after subsection (1):

Standards

(2) The information must be collected in accordance with one of the following standards:

73 (1) Subparagraphs 640(2)(a)(i) and (ii) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

(2) Subparagraphs 640(2)(b)(i) and (ii) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

74 Sections 641 and 642 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standards

641 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to commercial refrigerator-freezers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

Testing standard

(2) A commercial refrigerator-freezer complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a commercial refrigerator-freezer as defined in section 636.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparent

CSA C657,
Test
Procedure A

Edaily ≤ 0.00964 AV + 2.63 On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2008
2 Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparent

CSA C657,
Test
Procedure A

Edaily ≤ 0.00964 AV + 1.65 On or after January 1, 2008 and before January 1, 2010
3 Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparent

CSA C657,
Test
Procedure A

Edaily ≤ the greater of
(0.00953 AV – 0.71) and 0.70

On or after January 1, 2010 and before March 27, 2017
4 Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are self-contained and open or transparent

CSA C657,
Test
Procedure A

CSA C657, Table 5 On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
5 Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are remote-condensing

CSA C657,
Test
Procedure A

CSA C657, Table 5 On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
6 Commercial refrigerator-freezers

CSA C657,
Test
Procedure B

CSA C657, Table 6 On or after March 27, 2017

Information

642 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of a commercial refrigerator-freezer described in column 1.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Information

1

Commercial
refrigerator-freezers that are self-contained, closed, not transparent and manufactured on or after April 1, 2007 and before March 27, 2017

CSA C657, Test Procedure A
  • (a) Edaily;
  • (b) AV; and
  • (c) for each compartment tested at the lowest temperature setting, the integrated average temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, at the lowest temperature setting.
2

Commercial
refrigerator-freezers that are self-contained, transparent and manufactured on or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2012

CSA C657, Test Procedure A
  • (a) Edaily;
  • (b) AV; and
  • (c) for each compartment tested at the lowest temperature setting, the integrated average temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, at the lowest temperature setting.
3

Commercial
refrigerator-freezers that are self-contained, open or transparent and manufactured on or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017

CSA C657, Test Procedure A
  • (a) Edaily;
  • (b) for each compartment tested at the lowest temperature setting, the integrated average temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, at the lowest temperature setting; and
  • (c) for each compartment, its equipment class designation and TDA.
4

Commercial
refrigerator-freezers that are remote-condensing and manufactured on or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017

CSA C657, Test Procedure A
  • (a) Edaily;
  • (b) for each compartment tested at the lowest temperature setting, the integrated average temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, at the lowest temperature setting; and
  • (c) for each compartment, its equipment class designation and TDA.
5

Commercial
refrigerator-freezers that are manufactured on or after March 27, 2017

CSA C657, Test Procedure B
  • (a) Edaily;
  • (b) for each compartment tested at the lowest temperature setting, the integrated average temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, at the lowest temperature setting; and
  • (c) for each compartment, its equipment class designation and its TDA or V, as applicable.

75 (1) Paragraph 643(2)(a) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(2) Subparagraph 643(2)(b)(i) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

76 Section 644 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standards

644 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to commercial freezers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

Testing sStandard

(2) A commercial freezer complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a commercial freezer as defined in section 636.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Commercial freezers that are self-contained and open, other than ice cream freezers CSA C657, Test Procedure A CSA C657, Table 5 On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
2 Commercial freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparent and have a volume of < 340 L CSA C657, Test Procedure A Edaily ≤ 7.62 On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2008
3 Commercial freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparent and have a volume of < 340 L CSA C657, Test Procedure A Edaily ≤ 7.07 On or after January 1, 2008 and before January 1, 2010
4 Commercial freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparent and have a volume of ≥ 340 L CSA C657, Test Procedure A Edaily ≤ 0.0141 V + 2.83 On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2008
5 Commercial freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparent and have a volume of ≥ 340 L CSA C657, Test Procedure A Edaily ≤ 0.0141 V + 2.28 On or after January 1, 2008 and before January 1, 2010
6 Commercial freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparent CSA C657, Test Procedure A Edaily ≤ 0.01413 V + 1.38 On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2012
7 Commercial freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparent, other than ice cream freezers CSA C657, Test Procedure A Edaily ≤ 0.01413 V + 1.38 On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
8 Commercial freezers that are self-contained and transparent CSA C657, Test Procedure A Edaily ≤ 0.0332 V + 5.10 On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2010
9 Commercial freezers that are self-contained and transparent CSA C657, Test Procedure A Edaily ≤ 0.02649 V + 4.10 On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2012
10 Commercial freezers that are self-contained and transparent, other than ice cream freezers CSA C657, Test Procedure A Edaily ≤ 0.02649 V + 4.10 On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
11 Commercial freezers that are remote-condensing, other than ice cream freezers CSA C657, Test Procedure A CSA C657, Table 5 On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
12 Ice cream freezers CSA C657, Test Procedure A CSA C657, Table 5 On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
13 Commercial freezers CSA C657, Test Procedure B CSA C657, Table 6 On or after March 27, 2017

77 (1) Section 645 of the Regulations is renumbered as subsection 645(1) and the portion of that subsection before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:

Information

645 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a commercial freezer:

(2) Section 645 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after subsection (1):

Standards

(2) The information must be collected in accordance with one of the following standards:

78 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 656:

SUBDIVISION D

Walk-in Freezer and Walk-in Cooler Components
Interpretation

Definitions

657 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

annual walk-in energy factor means the ratio of total heat removed from an enclosed space, excluding heat generated by the operation of the walk-in refrigeration system, to the total energy input of the walk-in refrigeration system during a one-year period, expressed in watt-hours per watt-hours. (facteur énergétique annuel de la chambre froide)

dedicated condensing unit means a positive displacement condensing unit that

display door assembly means a walk-in door assembly that is designed for product display and that has 75% or more of its surface area composed of glass or other transparent material. (assemblage de porte de présentation)

floor panel means a walk-in panel that is installed, or designed to be installed, as the floor of a walk-in freezer. (panneau de plancher)

freight door assembly means a walk-in door assembly, other than a display door assembly, that is 1.22 m (4 feet) or more in width and 2.44 m (8 feet) or more in height. (assemblage de porte de quai de chargement)

passage door assembly means a walk-in door assembly that is not a display door assembly or a freight door assembly. (assemblage de porte de passage)

R-value means, in respect of a walk-in panel and a walk-in door assembly, its thermal resistance, expressed in square metre kelvins per watt. (valeur-R)

single-package dedicated system means a single-package refrigeration system that has

structural panel means a walk-in panel that is installed, or is designed to be installed, as the ceiling or a wall of a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer. (panneau de structure)

10 C.F.R. Appendix A means Appendix A to Subpart R, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Energy Consumption of the Components of Envelopes of Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers, as amended from time to time. (appendice A 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. Appendix B means Appendix B to Subpart R, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of R-Value for Envelope Components of Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers, as amended from time to time. (appendice B 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. Appendix C means Appendix C to Subpart R, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Net Capacity and AWEF of Walk-In Cooler and Walk-In Freezer Refrigeration Systems, as amended from time to time. (appendice C 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. 431.304 means section 431.304 of Subpart R, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. 431.304)

walk-in cooler means an enclosed storage space that has an area of less than 278.71 m2 (3,000 square feet) and is designed to be cooled to temperatures at or above 0° C and to allow a person to enter. (réfrigérateur-chambre)

walk-in door assembly means an assembly that

walk-in freezer means an enclosed storage space that has an area of less than 278.71 m2 (3000 square feet) and is designed to be cooled to temperatures below 0° C and to allow a person to enter. (congélateur-chambre)

walk-in panel means a panel that is installed, or is designed to be installed, as part of the envelope of a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer. It does not include a walk-in door assembly. (panneau de chambre froide)

walk-in process cooling refrigeration system means a refrigeration system that

walk-in refrigeration system means a refrigeration system that is installed, or is designed to be installed, in a walk-in cooler for the purpose of cooling its refrigerated compartment and has a dedicated condensing unit or a single-package dedicated system. It includes all controls and other components that are integral to its operation but does not include a walk-in process cooling refrigeration system. (système de réfrigération de chambre froide)

Nameplate

Nameplate required

658 Every walk-in door assembly and walk-in panel that is manufactured on or after June 26, 2017 must be labelled with a nameplate that is attached to the outside of the product in a location that is readily visible prior to assembly of the walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer and that sets out the following information in English and French:

Walk-in Door Assemblies

Energy-using product

659 (1) A walk-in door assembly is prescribed as an energy-using product.

Limit

(2) However, a walk-in door assembly is not considered to be an energy-using product for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 660 unless it is manufactured on or after June 5, 2017.

Energy efficiency standards

660 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to walk-in door assemblies described in column 1 that are manufactured on or after June 5, 2017.

Testing standard

(2) A walk-in door assembly complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a walk-in door assembly as defined in section 657.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

1 Display door assemblies for walk-in coolers 10 C.F.R. Appendix A Edaily ≤ 0.4306 × Add + 0.41 (0.04 × Add+ 0.41)
2 Display door assemblies for walk-in freezers 10 C.F.R. Appendix A Edaily ≤ 1.6146 × Add + 0.29 (0.15 × Add+ 0.29)
3 Freight door assemblies for walk-in coolers

10 C.F.R. Appendix A for Edaily

10 C.F.R. Appendix B for R-value

Edaily ≤ 0.4306 × And + 1.9 (0.04 × And+ 1.9)

R-value ≥ 4.4 K · m²/W (25 ft²·°F·h/Btu)

4 Freight door assemblies for walk-in freezers

10 C.F.R. Appendix A for Edaily

10 C.F.R. Appendix B for R-value

Edaily ≤ 1.2917 × And + 5.6 (0.12 × And+ 5.6)

R-value ≥ 5.64 K · m²/W (32 ft²·°F·h/Btu)

5 Passage door assemblies for walk-in coolers

10 C.F.R. Appendix A for Edaily

10 C.F.R. Appendix B for R-value

Edaily ≤ 0.5382 × And + 1.7 (0.05 × And+ 1.7)

R-value ≥ 4.4 K · m²/W (25 ft²·°F·h/Btu)

6 Passage door assemblies for walk-in freezers

10 C.F.R. Appendix A for Edaily

10 C.F.R. Appendix B for R-value

Edaily ≤ 1.5069 × And + 4.8 (0.14 × And+ 4.8)

R-value ≥ 5.64 K · m²/W (32 ft²·°F·h/Btu)

Information

661 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. 431.304 and provided to the Minister in respect of a walk-in door assembly:

Walk-in Panels

Energy-using product

662 (1) A walk-in panel is prescribed as an energy-using product.

Limit

(2) However, a walk-in panel is not considered to be an energy-using product for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 663 unless it is manufactured on or after June 5, 2017.

Energy efficiency standards

663 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to walk-in panels described in column 1 that are manufactured on or after June 5, 2017.

Testing standard

(2) A walk-in panel complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix B, that are applicable to a walk-in panel as defined in section 657.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Energy Efficiency Standard

1 Structural panels for walk-in coolers R-value ≥ 4.4 K · m²/W (25 ft²·°F·h/Btu)
2 Structural panels for walk-in freezers R-value ≥ 5.64 K · m²/W (32 ft²·°F·h/Btu)
3 Floor panels R-value ≥ 4.93 K · m²/W (28 ft²·°F·h/Btu)

Information

664 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Appendix B and provided to the Minister in respect of a walk-in panel:

Walk-in Refrigeration Systems

Energy-using product

665 (1) A walk-in refrigeration system is prescribed as an energy-using product.

Limit

(2) However, a walk-in refrigeration system is not considered to be an energy-using product for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 666 unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2020.

Energy efficiency standards

666 (1) The following energy efficiency standards apply to a walk-in refrigeration system that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2020:

Testing standard

(2) A walk-in refrigeration system complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix C that are applicable to a walk-in refrigeration system as defined in section 657.

Information

667 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Appendix C and provided to the Minister in respect of a walk-in refrigeration system:

79 (1) The definition CSA C802.2-12 in section 703 of the English version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

CSA C802.2-12 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C802.2-12 entitled Minimum efficiency values for dry-type transformers. (CSA C802.2-12)

(2) Section 703 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

10 C.F.R. Appendix A means Appendix A to Subpart K, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Distribution Transformers, as amended from time to time. (appendice A 10 C.F.R.)

80 (1) Subsection 705(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standards — manufactured before January 1, 2016

705 (1) In respect of dry-type transformers that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2005 and before January 1, 2016, the energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to dry-type transformers that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

(2) The portion of item 2 of the table to section 705 of the Regulations in column 3 is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 3

Period of Manufacture

2 On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2016

81 Section 706 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standard — single-phase and 1.2 kV voltage class

705.1 (1) In respect of dry-type transformers that are single-phase, in the 1.2 kV voltage class and manufactured on or after January 1, 2016, the energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of Table 1 to this section apply to dry-type transformers that have a kVA rating described in column 1.

Energy efficiency standards — single-phase and voltage class greater than 1.2 kV

(2) In respect of dry-type transformers that are single-phase, in a voltage class greater than 1.2 kV and manufactured on or after January 1, 2016, the energy efficiency standards that are set out in relation to the product's BIL rating set out in column 2 of Table 2 to this section apply to dry-type transformers that have a kVA rating described in column 1.

Interpolation

(3) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), if the kVA rating of the product falls between the kVA ratings set out in two consecutive items in column 1 of the applicable table to this section, the energy efficiency standard for the product is an interpolation of the corresponding energy efficiency standards set out in column 2.

Testing standard

(4) A dry-type transformer complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix A that are applicable to a dry-type transformer as defined in section 703.

TABLE 1
Item

Column 1

kVA Rating

Column 2

% Efficiency When Tested at 35% of Nominal Load

1 15.0 97.70
2 25.0 98.00
3 37.5 98.20
4 50.0 98.30
5 75.0 98.50
6 100.0 98.60
7 167.0 98.70
8 250.0 98.80
9 333.0 98.90
TABLE 2

Item

Column 1



kVA Rating

Column 2

% Efficiency When Tested at 50% of Nominal Load

20-45 kV BIL

> 45-95 kV BIL

> 95-99 kV BIL

1 15.0 98.10 97.86 97.60
2 25.0 98.33 98.12 97.90
3 37.5 98.49 98.30 98.10
4 50.0 98.60 98.42 98.20
5 75.0 98.73 98.57 98.53
6 100.0 98.82 98.67 98.63
7 167.0 98.96 98.83 98.80
8 250.0 99.07 98.95 98.91
9 333.0 99.14 99.03 98.99
10 500.0 99.22 99.12 99.09
11 667.0 99.27 99.18 99.15
12 883.0 99.31 99.23 99.20

Energy efficiency standards — three-phase and 1.2 kV voltage class

705.2 (1) In respect of dry-type transformers that are three-phase, in the 1.2 kV voltage class and manufactured on or after January 1, 2016, the energy efficiency standards set out column 2 of Table 1 to this section apply to dry-type transformers that have a kVA rating described in column 1.

Energy efficiency standards — three-phase and voltage class greater than 1.2 kV

(2) In respect of dry-type transformers that are three-phase, in a voltage class greater than 1.2 kV and manufactured on or after January 1, 2016, the energy efficiency standards that are set out in relation to the product's BIL rating set out in column 2 of Table 2 to this section apply to dry-type transformers that have a kVA rating described in column 1.

Interpolation

(3) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), if the kVA rating of the product falls between the kVA ratings set out in two consecutive items in column 1 of the applicable table to this section, the energy efficiency standard for the product is an interpolation of the corresponding energy efficiency standards set out in column 2.

Reduced energy efficiency standard

(4) The energy efficiency standard that is applicable to a dry-type transformer under this section is reduced by 0.11 if the transformer has multiple high-voltage windings and a voltage ratio other than 2:1.

Testing standard

(5) A dry-type transformer complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix A that are applicable to a dry-type transformer as defined in section 703.

TABLE 1

Item

Column 1

kVA Rating

Column 2

% Efficiency When Tested at 35% of Nominal Load

1 15.0 97.89
2 30.0 98.23
3 45.0 98.40
4 75.0 98.60
5 112.5 98.74
6 150.0 98.83
7 225.0 98.94
8 300.0 99.02
9 500.0 99.14
10 750.0 99.23
11 1 000.0 99.28
TABLE 2

Item

Column 1

kVA Rating

Column 2

% Efficiency When Tested at 50% of Nominal Load

20-45 kV BIL

> 45-95 kV BIL

> 95-99 kV BIL

1

15.0

97.50

97.18

96.80

2

30.0

97.90

97.63

97.30

3

45.0

98.10

97.86

97.60

4

75.0

98.33

98.13

97.90

5

112.5

98.52

98.36

98.10

6

150.0

98.65

98.51

98.20

7

225.0

98.82

98.69

98.57

8

300.0

98.93

98.81

98.69

9

500.0

99.09

98.99

98.89

10

750.0

99.21

99.12

99.02

11

1 000.0

99.28

99.20

99.11

12

1 500.0

99.37

99.30

99.21

13

2 000.0

99.43

99.36

99.28

14

2 500.0

99.47

99.41

99.33

15

3 000.0

99.47

99.41

99.33

16

3 750.0

99.47

99.41

99.33

17

5 000.0

99.47

99.41

99.33

18

7 500.0

99.48

99.41

99.39

Information

706 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a dry-type transformer:

Standard

(2) The information must be collected in accordance with one of the following standards:

82 Sections 749 to 797 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

SUBDIVISION A

Electric Motors

Definitions

749 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C390-10 means the CSA standard CSA C390-10 entitled Test methods, marking requirements, and energy efficiency levels for three-phase induction motors. (CSA C390-10)

electric motor means a machine that converts electrical power into rotational mechanical power and that

It does not include any of the following:

explosion-proof motor means an electric motor

footless means, in respect of an electric motor, that it does not have feet or detachable feet or that it is not designed to receive detachable feet. (sans pied)

IEC 60034-5 means the IEC standard CEI/IEC 60034-5: 2006 entitled Rotating electrical machines - Part 5: Degrees of protection provided by the integral design of rotating electric machines (IP code) - Classification. (CEI 60034-5)

IEC 60529 means the IEC standard CEI/IEC 60529: 2013 entitled Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code). (CEI 60529)

IEEE 112-2004 means the IEEE standard IEEE 112-2004 entitled Standard Test Procedure for Polyphase Induction Motors and Generators. (IEEE 112-2004)

integral gear assembly means a product that consists of an electric motor and a gear mechanism that are combined in such a manner that

IP code means the classification of the degree of protection provided by an enclosure, as set out in IEC 60034-5, IEC 60529 or NEMA MG-1. (code IP)

NEMA MG-1 means the NEMA standard MG 1-2014 entitled NEMA Standards Publication No. MG 1-2014 Motors and Generators. (NEMA MG-1)

Energy-using product

750 (1) An electric motor is prescribed as an energy-using product.

Limits

(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 751 and 752, an electric motor is not considered to be an energy-using product if

Energy efficiency standards

751 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to electric motors described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

Testing standard

(2) An electric motor complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets the standard when tested at 100% of its nominal full load in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to an electric motor as defined in section 749.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Electric motors that are fire-pump motors CSA C390-10 CSA C390-10, Table 2 On or after February 3, 1995
2 Electric motors that are medical-imaging motors CSA C390-10 or IEEE 112-2004

NEMA MG-1,
Table 12-12

On or after June 1, 2017
3 Electric motors that are part of an integral gear assembly; CSA C390-10 CSA C390-10, Table 2 On or after November 27, 1999 and before June 1, 2016
4 Electric motors that are close-coupled pump motors CSA C390-10 CSA C390-10, Table 2 On or after January 1, 2011 and before June 1, 2016
5 Electric motors that are vertically-mounted solid shaft normal thrust motors CSA C390-10 CSA C390-10, Table 2 On or after January 1, 2011 and before June 1, 2016
6

Electric motors that

  • (a) have an eight-pole construction;
  • (b) have NEMA U frame dimensions;
  • (c) are a NEMA design C or an IEC design H;
  • (d) have a nominal output power of more than 150 kW (200 HP) and are a NEMA design B or an IEC design N; or
  • (e) are footless.
CSA C390-10 CSA C390-10, Table 2 On or after January 1, 2011 and before June 1, 2016
7 Electric motors other than motors described in items 1 to 6 CSA C390-10 CSA C390-10, Table 3 On or after February 3, 1995 and before June 1, 2016
8 Electric motors other than fire-pump motors or medical-imaging motors CSA C390-10 or IEEE 112-2004

NEMA MG-1,
Table 12-12

On or after June 1, 2016

Information

752 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of an electric motor:

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Information

1 Electric motors manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before June 1, 2016 CSA C390-10
  • (a) nominal efficiency value;
  • (b) NEMA or IEC design of motor;
  • (c) frame type;
  • (d) motor configuration, namely, close-coupled pump motor, vertically mounted solid shaft normal thrust motor, fire-pump motor or motor that is part of an integral gear assembly;
  • (e) shaft type;
  • (f) mounting type; and
  • (g) motor configuration, namely, footless, with feet or with detachable feet.
2 Electric motors manufactured on or after June 1, 2016 CSA C390-10 or IEEE 112-2004
  • (a) nominal efficiency value;
  • (b) NEMA or IEC design of motor; and
  • (c) motor configuration, namely, fire-pump motor, medical-imaging motor or another configuration.

SUBDIVISION B

Small Electric Motors

Definitions

753 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C747-09 means the CSA standard CSA C747-09 entitled Energy efficiency test methods for small motors. (CSA C747-09)

IEEE 114-2010 means the IEEE standard IEEE 114-2010 entitled IEEE Standard Test Procedure for Single-Phase Induction Motors. (IEEE 114-2010)

small electric motor means a machine that converts electrical power into rotational mechanical power and that

It does not include a split-phase motor, shaded pole motor or permanent split-capacitor motor. (petit moteur électrique)

10 C.F.R. 431.446 means section 431.446 of Subpart X, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. 431.446)

Energy-using product

754 (1) A small electric motor is prescribed as an energy-using product.

Limits

(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 755, a small electric motor is not considered to be an energy-using product if it was manufactured before March 9, 2015 or it is incorporated into any other product that is subject to these Regulations.

Energy efficiency standards

755 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in the applicable table in paragraph (a) of 10 C.F.R. 431.446 apply to a small motor.

Testing standard

(2) A small electric motor complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when

Information

756 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a small electric motor:

Standard

(2) The information must be collected in accordance with one of the following standards:

[757 to 799 reserved]

DIVISION 13

Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves

Definitions

800 The following definitions apply in this Division.

commercial pre-rinse spray valve means a handheld device for spraying water on food service items, that has a release-to-close valve and is designed and marketed to be used in conjunction with commercial dishwashing or commercial ware washing equipment. (pulvérisateur de prérinçage commercial).

10 C.F.R. 431.264 means the test method set out in section 431.264 of Subpart O, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. 431.264)

10 C.F.R. 431.266 means the table to paragraph 431.266(b) of Subpart O, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. 431.266)

Energy-using product

801 (1) A commercial pre-rinse spray valve is prescribed as an energy-using product.

Limit

(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 802 a commercial pre-rinse spray valve is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after June 27, 2016.

Energy efficiency standards

802 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to commercial pre-rinse spray valves described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

Testing standard

(2) A commercial pre-rinse spray valve complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. 431.264 that are applicable to a commercial pre-rinse spray valve as defined in section 800.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 3

Period of Manufacture

1 Commercial pre-rinse spray valves Maximum water flow rate ≤ 6.1 L/min (1.6 gallons/min) On or after June 27, 2016 and before January 28, 2019
2 Commercial pre-rinse spray valves that have a spray force ≤ 1.39 N (5.0 ounce-force) Maximum water flow rate ≤ flow rate for "Product Class 1" commercial pre-rinse spray valve set out in 10 C.F.R. 431.266 On or after January 28, 2019
3 Commercial pre-rinse spray valves that have a spray force > 1.39 N (5.0 ounce-force) but ≤ 2.22 N (8.0 ounce-force) Maximum water flow rate ≤ flow rate for "Product Class 2" commercial pre-rinse spray valve set out in 10 C.F.R. 431.266 On or after January 28, 2019
4 Commercial pre-rinse spray valves that have a spray force > 2.22 N (8.0 ounce-force) Maximum water flow rate ≤ flow rate for "Product Class 3" commercial pre-rinse spray valve set out in 10 C.F.R. 431.266 On or after January 28, 2019

Information

803 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. 431.264 and provided to the Minister in respect of a commercial pre-rinse spray valve:

83 The Regulations are amended by replacing "ANSI C79.1" with "ANSI C78.79" in the following provisions:

Coming into Force

84 These Regulations come into force on the day that, in the sixth month after the month in which they are published in the Canada Gazette, Part II has the same calendar number as the day on which they are published or, if that sixth month has no day with that number, the last day of that sixth month.