Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016: SOR/2018-201

Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 152, Number 22

Registration

October 10, 2018

ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACT

P.C. 2018-1248 October 4, 2018

Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources, pursuant to sections 20 footnote a and 25 of the Energy Efficiency Act footnote b, makes the annexed Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016.

Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016

Amendments

1 The Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 footnote 1 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 to 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a standard or test procedure set out in the laws of another jurisdiction and that standard or procedure is subsequently repealed or revoked in that other jurisdiction, the reference to the standard or procedure in these Regulations is deemed to be a reference to that standard or procedure as it read on the day before the day on which it was repealed or revoked and it continues to apply for the purposes of these Regulations.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 Regulations in columns 1 and 2 is replaced by the following:

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 litres (cubic feet);

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

(d) standby power, in watts.

Article

Colonne 1

Matériel consommateur d’énergie

Colonne 2

Norme

Colonne 3

Renseignements

3

Déshumidificateurs fabriqués le 13 juin 2019 ou après cette date

Appendice X1 10 C.F.R.

a) s’agissant d’un déshumidificateur portatif, capacité d’assèchement, en L/j;

b) s’agissant d’un déshumidificateur à conduit, volume du boîtier, en litres (pieds cubes);

c) facteur énergétique intégré, en L/kWh;

d) puissance en mode veille, en W.

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-C388-15 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 March 31, 2019.

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 electric or other than electric.

(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 electric or other than electric.

(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; and

(e) information that indicates whether the product has a heating section and, if so, whether it is electric or other than electric.

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

Article

Colonne 1

Norme

Colonne 2

Norme d’efficacité énergétique

Colonne 3

Période de fabrication

3

CSA C744-17

CSA C744-17, tableau 2

Le 1er janvier 2017 ou après cette date

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 electric or other than electric.

(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 electric or other than electric; 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 electric or other than electric; 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)

FER means, in respect of a gas furnace or an oil-fired furnace, the fan energy rating, which is the annual electrical energy consumption of the furnace fan normalized by annual fan operating hours and the product’s maximum airflow (Qmax). (FER)

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 FER

Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 90%

FER ≤ 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 FER

Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 78%

FER ≤ 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 FER

Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 90%

FER ≤ 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) FER, 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 FER

Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 83%

FER ≤ 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 set out in paragraphs (a) and (b)

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

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

(b) annual fuel utilization efficiency;

(c) FER, 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.

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

40 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 –0.00053 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 – 0.00050 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 – 0.00045 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 – 0.00034 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:

41 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 – 0.00032 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 – 0.00042 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 – 0.00042 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 – 0.00037 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:

42 (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, IES LM49 and IES LM65 in section 424 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

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

(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, qui a une puissance nominale maximale de 40 W et qui est conçue pour être utilisée à une température ambiante pouvant aller jusqu’à 315 °C. (appliance lamp)

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

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

44 (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:

(3) Paragraph (b) of the definition coloured fluorescent lamp in section 445 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

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

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

45 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

46 (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:

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

Definitions

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

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.

48 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

49 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

50 (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.

51 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.

Energy-using product

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

Limit

(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 455, a metal halide lamp ballast is not considered to be an energy-using product if

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:

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

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

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

Definitions

515 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

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

56 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).

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

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

59 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

65 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

66 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 July 1, 2017

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 July 1, 2017

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 July 1, 2017

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 July 1, 2017

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 July 1, 2017

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 July 1, 2017

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.

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 of 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:

67 (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 selfcontained 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)

68 (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:

69 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

70 (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:

71 (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:

72 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.

73 (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:

74 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 standard

(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

75 (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:

76 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 singlepackage 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, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 660, a walk-in door assembly is not considered to be an energy-using product 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 ≥ 4.40 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 ≥ 4.40 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, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 663, a walk-in panel is not considered to be an energy-using product 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 ≥ 4.40 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, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 666, a walk-in refrigeration system is not considered to be an energy-using product 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:

77 (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.)

78 (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 were 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 were 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

79 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 set out 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

Column 2

% Efficiency When Tested at 50% of Nominal Load

kVA Rating

20-45 kV BIL

> 45-95 kV BIL

> 95-199 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

833.0

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 set out 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 set out 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

Column 2

% Efficiency When Tested at 50% of Nominal Load

kVA Rating

20-45 kV BIL

> 45-95 kV BIL

> 95-199 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:

80 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 pieds)

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:

81 The Regulations are amended by replacing “ANSI C79.1” with “ANSI C78.79” in the following provisions:

Coming into Force

Six months after publication

82 (1) These Regulations, other than sections 3, 4 and 38 to 41, 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.

On publication

(2) Sections 3, 4 and 38 to 41 come into force on the day on which these Regulations are published in the Canada Gazette, Part II.

REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS STATEMENT

(This statement is not part of the Regulations.)

Executive summary

Issues: Greenhouse gases are primary contributors to climate change, which has an impact on Canada’s economy and environment. Canada’s building sector represents a significant portion of national greenhouse gas emissions given the amount of energy used to heat space and water and the amount of electricity this sector consumes from the grid. National policies and strategies such as the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, the Canadian Energy Strategy, Build Smart – Canada’s Building Strategy, and the recent report from the Generation Energy Council demonstrate the important role of energy efficiency and the Government of Canada’s commitments to improve energy efficiency standards for appliances and equipment and take action on climate change. The Government of Canada is also committed to reducing regulatory burden through alignment with the United States (U.S.) given the integrated nature of the markets. Achieving these commitments will provide benefits to Canadians through energy cost savings and improved environmental outcomes, which lead to increased productivity, competitiveness and energy affordability.

In December 2016, First Ministers adopted the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, which presents the country’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to at least 30% below 2005 levels by 2030, grow the economy, and build resilience to a changing climate. Further mitigation efforts are needed to support the achievement of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. Ministers also 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, support cross-border trade and investment, and ultimately reduce costs to citizens, businesses and economies.

Description: This amendment to the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 [the Amendment] (a) introduces minimum energy performance standards, labelling and reporting requirements for six new product categories; (b) introduces more stringent minimum energy performance for 11 currently regulated product categories; (c) makes minor changes to existing standards, test procedures or reporting requirements for currently regulated product categories; and (d) provides flexibility for testing requirements and removes import reporting requirements for certain product categories.

Cost-benefit statement: The benefits and costs associated with the Amendment have been estimated using a methodology consistent with that used for the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016, 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 energy-using 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 (Mt) of greenhouse gas emissions in 2030. For industries using regulated energy-using products, 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 will increase some administrative costs via the introduction of regulatory requirements for new product categories, these will be more than offset by the elimination of import 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 applies, given that the Amendment impacts small business importers of affected products. However, the impact on these small businesses is a net reduction in administrative costs resulting from the elimination of import reporting requirements.

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 also supports the objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and the United States Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Regarding the Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council signed in June 2018. The Amendment seeks to foster alignment of federal regulations where feasible and appropriate. 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 multiple times since then. 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 2 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. 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). The Regulations 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 are regularly amended to introduce new energy-using products and to update existing requirements.

Since most energy-using products must cross provincial or international borders to reach their markets, federally prescribed MEPS are an effective tool to raise the level of energy efficiency in Canada. Prescribed 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 product models from the market. Natural Resources Canada also administers the ENERGY STAR® labelling program, which sets voluntary specifications for 75 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

Policy context

Canada committed to reduce its GHG emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by signing the Paris Agreement in 2015. Building on this commitment, First Ministers agreed to take ambitious action in support of meeting or exceeding this target. They also agreed that a collaborative approach between provincial, territorial, and federal governments is important to reduce GHG emissions and to enable sustainable economic growth.

Since August 2014, Canada and the U.S. Department of Energy have worked toward a goal of aligning new and updated energy efficiency standards and test methods for common product categories. This is accomplished through enhanced information sharing and a cooperative development and implementation process, to the extent practicable and permitted by law within the context of the Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council. footnote 4

In December 2016, First Ministers adopted the Pan-Canadian Framework for Clean Growth and Climate Change, which presents the country’s plan to meet its emissions reduction targets, grow the economy, and build resilience to a changing climate. The plan outlines an approach for the building sector that consists of four elements: (1) making new buildings more energy efficient; (2) retrofitting existing buildings, as well as fuel switching; (3) supporting building codes and energy-efficient housing in Indigenous communities; and (4) improving energy efficiency for appliances and equipment.

In June 2018, the Generation Energy Council released a report that highlighted the important role that energy efficiency can play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. According to this report, fully one third of Canada’s emission reduction target could be met through improvements in energy efficiency, which would also make Canadian businesses more competitive internationally and leave more money in consumers’ pockets. These conclusions are supported by an Efficiency Canada report on the economic impacts of energy efficiency, which showed that implementing strong energy efficiency programs will increase Canada’s gross domestic product and job growth.

Issues

GHG emissions 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 commercial and institutional buildings (the building sector) are significant contributors to national GHG emissions. The building sector accounted for about 17% of national GHG emissions in 2014. The level of emissions in the building sector is impacted by the energy-using products 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.

GHG emissions from Canadian homes declined by 1 Mt between 2005 and 2015, and are projected to decline by a further 3 Mt between 2015 and 2030. This is despite an expected 36% increase (or 4,4 million) in the number of Canadian households (a key driver of residential emissions growth) between 2005 and 2030. GHG emissions from Canada’s commercial buildings increased by 1 Mt between 2005 and 2015, and are expected to remain relatively constant through 2030, despite an expected 32% increase in floor space from 2005 to 2030. footnote 5 While technologies exist in the Canadian market to provide incremental reductions in GHG emissions and energy consumption in the building sector, there are market barriers that lead to consumers making economic or environmental choices with respect to energy efficiency that are less than optimal. 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 6 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.

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.

Objectives

The goals of the Amendment are to

The desired outcomes of the Amendment are as follows:

Description

The Amendment (a) introduces MEPS, labelling and reporting requirements for six new product categories; (b) introduces more stringent MEPS for eleven currently regulated product categories; (c) makes minor changes to existing standards, test procedures or reporting requirements for currently regulated product categories; and (d) provides flexibility for testing requirements and removes import reporting requirements in limited instances where products are a component of another product. Some provisions offering flexibility to dealers, including related import reporting provisions, will come into force upon publication, while the balance of the Amendment will 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 energy-using products that are manufactured after particular dates generally aligned with those of the United States. Only the 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 will be impacted.

(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 will align Canada’s MEPS and test procedures with those applied in the United States 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 manufactured on or after February 10, 2017 (December 31, 2017, for 347 volt capable ballasts), not including replacement metal halide lamp ballasts, the Amendment will align the MEPS and test procedures with those applied in the United States on February 10, 2017.

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 March 31, 2019, the Amendment will align the MEPS and test procedures with those applied in the United States on June 17, 2016.

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 0.18 kW (0.25 horsepower) up to 2.2 kW (3 horsepower). For products manufactured on or after March 9, 2015, the Amendment will align MEPS and test procedures with those applied in the United States on that date.

Walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers

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. The Amendment applies to walk-in panels, walk-in door assemblies and walk-in refrigeration systems.

(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 will 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 will 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 will 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 will expand the scope to include commercial refrigerators, freezers and refrigerator-freezers with remote condensing units, as well as ice-cream freezers, and will require that these products comply with MEPS that are equivalent to those in the United States since 2012. These products are often used in supermarkets to store and display refrigerated or frozen food, beverages or perishable goods. In addition, more stringent MEPS will be applied to all products in the expanded scope (both self-contained and remote) manufactured on or after March 27, 2017, to align the Canada’s MEPS and test procedures with those applied in United States 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 will align MEPS and test procedures with those that will apply in the United States on that same date. This will include expanding the scope 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 will align Canada’s MEPS and test procedures with those applied in the United States on that same date.

External power supplies

External power supplies (EPS) are used to supply power to a variety of electronic products such as laptop computers, printers and cordless phones. An EPS converts one type of electrical power into another that is suitable for the end-use product. For products manufactured on or after July 1, 2017, the Amendment will align the MEPS and test procedures with those of the United States. The Amendment will align Canada’s periods of manufacture with those in Ontario. footnote 7 This will include dividing the currently regulated energy-using products into “direct” and “indirect” EPS. The Amendment will expand the scope of direct EPS 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 for direct EPS will 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 will 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 will align Canada’s MEPS and test procedures applicable to the electrical consumption of a furnace fan with those that will apply in the United States on that date. The Amendment will 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 will align Canada’s MEPS and test procedures for integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) that applied in the United States in 2018, in addition to the currently required energy efficiency ratio (EER) and 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 are 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 will align Canada’s MEPS and test procedures with those applied in the United States 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 made to currently regulated product categories are described below.

Household appliances

The Amendment will add water consumption limits for dishwashers, clothes washers and the clothes washer function of integrated clothes washer-dryers to match the water consumption limits in the United States. Imposing a maximum flow rate will limit the quantity of hot water passing through the product, 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 will reduce the product scope by excluding chillers that do not have an integral refrigerant condenser.

Electronics — Audio, video and televisions

The Amendment will update the standby mode definition to clarify that network connected standby, if applicable, is excluded. Since the introduction of standby MEPS for compact audio products, audio-visual products and televisions, 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-fired storage water heaters and oil-fired water heaters

Gas-fired storage and oil-fired 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 will introduce a new test procedure that has been mandatory for all products in the United States since January 1, 2018, 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 modifies the exclusions to Canada’s scope to ensure alignment with that of the United States.

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 will 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).

Electric motors

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

Traffic signal modules

The Amendment will modify the definition of traffic signal module 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 in order to align with those of the United States.

Updated standards

In addition, there are eight footnote 9 product categories for which incorporated standards will 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 categories

Mathematical model

Canada’s energy efficiency compliance and enforcement regime relies on third-party verification to ensure that all energy-using products imported into Canada and shipped between provinces are compliant with the standards referenced in the Regulations. This approach requires that most prescribed products bear an energy efficiency verification mark issued by a certification body accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. This Amendment will 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. This Amendment will allow certification bodies to align their programs with the U.S. regulatory alternative or alternate efficiency determination methods (AEDM) or other best practices. Certification bodies will continue to be responsible for the integrity of their verification mark and its use. This provision comes into force upon publication.

Import reporting — Incorporated products

The Amendment will provide a limited exception to import reporting for certain energy-using products that are incorporated in any other product. 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 will 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. Upon publication of the Amendment, Natural Resources Canada will coordinate with the Canada Border Services Agency to remove the harmonization system codes that have been flagged. This provision comes into force upon publication.

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 will introduce a provision to ensure that the repealed standard or test procedure continues to apply for the purposes of the Regulations. This matches the approach taken by the Province of Ontario, footnote 10 which has adopted a similar clause in its energy efficiency regulations.

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 will 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 MEPS in the Amendment 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 will not address GHG emissions and energy consumption to the extent that a regulatory approach would. It will also be a significant departure from Canada’s approach to advance energy efficiency and the intent of the 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 product models 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 some product models 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 period 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 (as applicable)

Quantified benefits

Energy (gas and electricity) savings

Technology and installation

Energy savings (PJ)

Avoided damages because of GHG reductions

Compliance and administrative

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 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 regulations footnote 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 includes 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; 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 Canada footnote 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 fuels footnote 19 used to generate the electricity that will 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 table 1 note *

Product benefits table 1 note **

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-fired 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 product categories

$1,202

$5,747

$4,545

Table 1 Notes

Table 1 Note *

Costs for technology and installation.

Return to table 1 note * referrer

Table 1 Note **

Benefits from energy savings and GHG emission reductions.

Return to table 1 note ** referrer

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

$0.1

$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 will be impacted by the Amendment was reduced by 25% and 50% for the 11 MEPS footnote 22 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: $3,435; total costs: $785). 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

$626

$417

$4,623

$3,468

$2,312

$3,789

$2,842

$1,895

Total of all product categories

$1,202

$994

$785

$5,747

$4,591

$3,435

$4,545

$3,597

$2,650

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

Additional benefits and costs

For industries using affected energy-using 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 23 Reduced electricity consumption from regulated energy-using 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 energy-using products that is collected by Natural Resources Canada through its compliance program. The data for new energy-using products will be posted to the Natural Resources Canada website footnote 24 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 highefficiency products.

“One-for-One” Rule

It is estimated that this Amendment will 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 energy-using products (electric motors, fluorescent lamp ballasts and external power supplies) when they are incorporated into any other product. This modification will 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 will decrease the administrative burden and result in net annualized savings of $543,896.

Assumptions underlying administrative burden estimates

Familiarization with the Amendment

Familiarization with new information obligations is a one-time internal administrative function for manufacturers of new energy-using products. The task involves reviewing the new requirements of the Regulations and the energy efficiency reporting form which Natural Resources Canada provides each stakeholder. This one-time event is estimated to take two hours and to be undertaken by someone with a technical background with a wage rate of approximately $42. The number of stakeholders impacted is estimated at 665, which represents the total number of manufacturers identified using the 34 ten-digit harmonized system codes identified for affected products.

Submitting information

The Amendment would introduce new import reporting requirements for certain new energy-using products. Importers of these new products will carry an incremental ongoing administrative burden, as they will be required to enter two data elements (brand name and model number) into the Canada Border Services Agency customs documentation. To estimate the frequency and time associated with this administrative action, Natural Resources Canada analyzed Canada Border Services Agency import data from four recent years (2012–2015). Based on this analysis, it is estimated that 22 189 businesses will be affected by this incremental activity, which will take 0.02 hours per event, and occur 11 times per year. It is assumed that clerical staff with a wage rate of approximately $30 will undertake this task.

The Amendment would also reduce import reporting requirements for certain energy-using products. Importers of these specific products will benefit from a reduction in ongoing administrative burden, as they will no longer be required to enter two data elements (brand name and model number) into the Canada Border Services Agency customs documentation. It is estimated that 37 795 stakeholders will save 0.02 hours per event, occurring 43 times per year. It is assumed that clerical staff with a wage rate of approximately $30 would have been undertaking this task.

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

While the small business lens does apply, the overall impact of the Amendment will be positive (estimated cost savings of $544,000) due to the elimination of import reporting for some energy-using products that are incorporated in any other end-use product. The benefits from the reduction in reporting requirements apply to all businesses (37 795), especially small ones (26 456).

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 burden calculation methodology. While the impacts of the Amendment are estimated to result in a new reduction in administrative costs, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business also highlighted that the main challenge for small businesses results from a lack of awareness of new requirements and when they come into effect. Natural Resources Canada will undertake supplemental outreach activities specific to the Amendment, to educate importers and mitigate the risk that goods are refused entry into Canada due to the unintentional omission of data.

Consultation

Natural Resources Canada has ongoing activities that provide numerous opportunities to gather feedback from stakeholders and to inform them:

Consultation chronology

Stakeholders footnote 25 were informed of the changes being considered in the Amendment and were provided opportunities to comment at several points since 2016, including the Forward Regulatory Plan, publication of a notice of intent in the Canada Gazette, Part I, detailed technical bulletins and webinars. These consultations evolved with time, and the content of the Amendment was modified accordingly prior to its publication in the Canada Gazette, Part I.

The Amendment was prepublished in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on March 31, 2018. The following outlines the key consultation activities that Natural Resources Canada undertook during the 75-day comment period:

Canada Gazette, Part I, consultation — 75-day comment period

Natural Resources Canada received written submissions from 34 organizations during the 75-day period from March 31, 2018, through to June 14, 2018, from stakeholders, representing industry/retail associations, manufacturers/suppliers, certification bodies, standards development committees, utilities, general interest organizations and governments. Most of the submissions required only clarifications related to the period of manufacture, test procedures, verification for new energy-using products and import reporting. In total 20 stakeholders (10 industry associations, a standards development committee and 9 manufacturers) expressed a mix of support and/or concerns about the regulatory text and its implications for specific products or issues. A general interest group provided a letter of general support for the Amendment. Six industry associations expressed their support for the Amendment and in particular with Canada’s alignment with energy efficiency standards in the United States.

The following paragraphs summarize the major comments and topics of clarification raised by stakeholders during the comment period and Natural Resources Canada’s views on each of them. No major comments were received for the following products with first time or more stringent MEPS: commercial pre-rinse spray valves, fluorescent lamp ballasts, packaged terminal air conditioners, oil-fired furnaces, small electric motors or components of walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers.

General comments

Coming into force upon publication — water heaters, import reporting for incorporated products and mathematical model

Natural Resources Canada received support from three industry associations for removing the six-month coming-into-force date for water heater provisions, which would allow manufacturers more flexibility in bringing new models into Canada. Natural Resources Canada agrees and has changed the coming-into-force date to the date of publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II, for the sections related to water heaters. Natural Resources Canada also determined that two other provisions would benefit from coming into force earlier where flexibilities are being introduced to benefit the industry and a six-month period is not required by dealers to adapt to new requirements. These provisions related to the option to use a mathematical model as an alternative to testing with the identified standard for the provision of information in respect of energy efficiency and to the removal of import reporting for five product categories when they are incorporated into any other product. The provision for removal of import reporting is in force upon publication and although Canada Border Services Agency requires an 8- to 12-week implementation period to update their systems and inform affected stakeholders, importers are not required to provide Natural Resources Canada’s other government department information for the affected Harmonized System codes.

Period of manufacture — aligned with the United States

Natural Resources Canada’s general policy is to align Canada’s periods of manufacture with U.S. dates even if those dates are in the past (see previous “Description” section). Three industry associations and a manufacturer raised concerns that this policy might cause confusion and recommended changes. Natural Resources Canada continues to support this policy in general, but will consider different periods of manufacture, specific to the Canadian market, on a case-by-case basis as discussed below for external power supplies and microwave ovens. After the Amendment is published, dealers will have six months before it comes into force (in accordance with World Trade Organization/Technical Barriers to Trade commitments) to ensure that energy-using products that are imported or shipped between provinces comply with the Regulations.

Energy Efficiency Act — implementing new authority

Five industry associations submitted a joint letter requesting that Natural Resources Canada, under the amended Act, footnote 26 exercise the new ministerial regulating powers in order to more effectively maintain alignment with other jurisdictions. Natural Resources Canada agrees that aligning standards is a priority to meet commitments under the Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council and federal-provincial-territorial collaboration under the Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference. However, in keeping with good regulatory practice, a broad stakeholder consultation must be conducted to understand when and how to use this new authority effectively. The outcomes of this consultation would be considered in future amendments to the Regulations.

Import reporting — incorporated products

An industry association supported the exception to import reporting for incorporated products and, along with a manufacturer, a government department and another industry association, requested clarification on the scope and implementation of the exception. Natural Resources Canada clarified that the exception is only from import reporting and then only if at the time of importation, external power supplies, battery chargers, electric motors, small electric motors, or fluorescent lamp ballasts are incorporated into or packaged for sale with their end-use product (not just with other energy-using products).

Verification — costs and alternative scheme for battery chargers

A number of stakeholders including three industry associations inquired or raised concerns over verification and its associated costs.

Canada’s compliance approach differs from that taken in the United States, 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 to require a verification mark issued by a certification body accredited by the Standards Council of Canada, 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, 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. Natural Resources Canada does not assess costs of verification since these vary by product, dealer and certification body.

While Natural Resources Canada maintains that verification is key to the integrity of its compliance regime, it also recognizes the need to make the process as efficient as possible for certain products, specifically low-cost/high-volume/high-turnover products, such as battery chargers. To this end, Natural Resources Canada worked closely with certification bodies and the Standards Council of Canada to make an alternate energy efficiency verification scheme available to certification bodies for the verification of battery chargers. This scheme is both costeffective and supports the integrity of Natural Resources Canada’s energy efficiency compliance system.

Product-specific comments

Battery chargers
Ceiling fan light kits
Commercial refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers and freezers
Dehumidifiers
Dry-type transformers
External power supplies
Gas furnaces
Gas-fired storage water heaters
Large air conditioners and heat pumps
Metal halide lamp ballasts
Microwave ovens

Regulatory cooperation

The Amendment has resulted from significant cooperation — both with the United States and domestically — to contribute to the achievement of domestic goals for the reduction of GHG emissions and energy consumption.

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 30

The Amendment also supports the objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and the United States Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Regarding the Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council footnote 31 signed in June 2018.

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 federal, provincial and territorial governments collaborate to achieve greater harmonization on energy efficiency standards. The Amendment will reduce regulatory differences that exist between federal and provincial regulations by adding energy-using 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 32 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 will 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 Amendment has shown that more stringent MEPS for all products will 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 the Canada–United States market. Provinces support federal regulatory action on energy efficiency.

The Energy Efficiency Regulations were first introduced in 1995 and including the Regulations, 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

Some provisions of the Amendment will come into force upon publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II, while the rest of the Amendment will come into force six months after publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II. The requirements will apply to the prescribed energy-using products based on their period of manufacture or date of import or interprovincial shipment.

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 dates 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 prescribed 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 and businesses save money by purchasing higher efficiency product models that have lower costs over their lifetime

Electricity demand associated with space and water heating is reduced to contribute capacity to the electrification of other economic sectors

Businesses using regulated energy-using products experience cost savings that can lead to increased productivity and competitiveness

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 product-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 energy-using products 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 33

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

Jamie Hulan
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