Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (SOR/2016-311)
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Regulations are current to 2026-02-18 and last amended on 2025-04-09. Previous Versions
AMENDMENTS NOT IN FORCE
— SOR/2025-110, ss. 1(2), (3)
1 (2) The definition new Regulations in subsection 1(1) of the Regulations is repealed.
(3) Subsection 1(3) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Incorporated standards
(3) In these Regulations, a reference to an AHRI, ANSI, ASHRAE, CGA, CIE, CSA, IEC, IEEE, IES or NEMA standard or to a technical standards document is to be read as a reference to the standard or technical standards document as amended from time to time.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 2
2 (1) The portion of subsection 4(1) of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
Verification mark
4 (1) Subject to subsection (4), every energy-using product that, for the purpose of sale or lease, is shipped from one province to another or imported into Canada must be labelled with a verification mark that is issued by
(2) Paragraph 4(2)(a) of the Regulations is repealed.
(3) Paragraph 4(2)(c) of the Regulations is repealed.
(4) Paragraph 4(2)(e) of the Regulations is repealed.
(5) Subsection 4(2) of the Regulations is amended by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (f), by adding “and” at the end of paragraph (g) and by adding the following after paragraph (g):
(h) a faucet that is a replacement aerator.
(6) Subsection 4(3) of the Regulations is repealed.
(7) Subsection 4(5) of the Regulations is repealed.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 3
3 (1) Paragraph 5(1)(e) of the Regulations is amended by adding “or” at the end of subparagraph (i) and by repealing subparagraph (ii).
(2) Paragraph 5(1)(e) of the Regulations is amended by striking out “or” at the end of subparagraph (iii) and by repealing subparagraph (iv).
— SOR/2025-110, s. 4
4 Section 6 of the Regulations is repealed.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 5
5 (1) Paragraphs 11.1(z.09) and (z.10) of the Regulations are repealed.
(2) Section 11.1 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after paragraph (z.20):
(z.201) line voltage thermostats;
(3) Section 11.1 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after paragraph (z.32):
(z.321) faucets;
(z.322) showerheads;
(4) Section 11.1 of the Regulations is amended by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (z.33) and by adding the following after paragraph (z.34):
(z.35) pool pumps; and
(z.36) air compressors.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 6
6 The definition 10 C.F.R. Appendix A in section 70 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
- 10 C.F.R. Appendix A
10 C.F.R. Appendix A means Appendix A to Subpart B, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products, as amended from time to time. (appendice A 10 C.F.R.)
— SOR/2025-110, s. 7
7 (1) Paragraph (b) of the definition space-constrained in section 107 of the English version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(b) has an outdoor or indoor unit
(i) that has an overall displacement that is — or two or more overall exterior dimensions that are — substantially smaller than those of other units of a similar cooling capacity that are usually installed in single-family homes, and
(ii) with respect to which an increase in the overall displacement or two or more overall exterior dimensions would result in a considerable increase in the usual cost of installation or in a significant loss in the utility of the product to the consumer. (à espace restreint)
(2) Section 107 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:
- 10 C.F.R. Appendix F1
10 C.F.R. Appendix F1 means Appendix F1 to Subpart F, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Energy Consumption of Air-Cooled, Three-Phase, Small Commercial Package Air Conditioning and Heating Equipment With a Cooling Capacity of Less Than 65,000 Btu/h and Air-Cooled, Three-Phase, Variable Refrigerant Flow Multi-Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps With a Cooling Capacity of Less Than 65,000 Btu/h, as amended from time to time. (appendice F1 10 C.F.R.)
- CEER
CEER means the combined energy efficiency ratio of the product, expressed in British thermal units per watt hour, that constitutes a single measure of its energy efficiency and that integrates standby mode and off mode energy use with on mode energy use. (CEER)
— SOR/2025-110, s. 8
8 (1) The definitions CEER, CSA C368.1-14 and CSA C62301 in section 108 of the Regulations are repealed.
(2) Section 108 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:
- TSD D2SA001
TSD D2SA001 means the technical standards document D2SA001 published by the Minister and entitled Testing Standard and Energy Efficiency Standards for Room Air Conditioners. (DNT D2SA001)
— SOR/2025-110, s. 9
9 Section 110 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Cooling capacity category
110 For the purposes of these Regulations, the cooling capacity category of a room air conditioner is the applicable cooling capacity range set out in
(a) Table 2 of CSA C368.1, if the product was manufactured before June 1, 2014;
(b) Table 2 to Part 2 of TSD D2SA001, if the product is manufactured on or after June 1, 2014 and before May 26, 2026; and
(c) Table 3 to Part 2 of TSD D2SA001, if the product is manufactured on or after May 26, 2026.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 10
10 Subsection 111(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Limit
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 112, 114 and 115, a room air conditioner is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 11
11 The portion of item 2 of the table to section 112 of the Regulations in columns 1 and 2 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 2 Item Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard 2 Part 1 of TSD D2SA001 Part 2 of TSD D2SA001
— SOR/2025-110, s. 12
12 The portion of item 2 of the table to section 113 of the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Column 2 Item Testing Standard 2 Part 1 of TSD D2SA001, for information set out in paragraphs (b) and (c)
— SOR/2025-110, s. 13
13 Section 115 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Manner of labelling
115 The label must be displayed on the principal display panel of the product’s package
(a) by printing it on that panel; or
(b) by affixing to the panel an adhesive tag that is printed on paper that meets the requirements of subsection 14(1) and that has an adhesion capacity that is sufficient to prevent the tag from being dislodged from the packaging under normal handling conditions.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 14
14 Section 116 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:
- 10 C.F.R. Appendix A
10 C.F.R. Appendix A means Appendix A to Subpart F, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Energy Consumption of Air-Cooled Small (≥65,000 Btu/h), Large, and Very Large Commercial Package Air Conditioning and Heating Equipment, as amended from time to time. (appendice A 10 C.F.R.)
— SOR/2025-110, s. 15
15 Items 3 to 16 of Table 1 to section 118 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard Period of Manufacture 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 and before January 1, 2026 4 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 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix A Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.2
IEER ≥ 14.8
On or after January 1, 2026 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 C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.7 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010 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 C746-06 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 7 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 and before January 1, 2026 8 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 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix A Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0
IEER ≥ 14.2
On or after January 1, 2026 9 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 10 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 and before January 1, 2026 11 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 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix A Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.0
IEER ≥ 13.2
On or after January 1, 2026 12 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 13 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 14 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 and before January 1, 2026 15 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 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix A Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0
IEER ≥ 14.6
On or after January 1, 2026 16 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 17 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 18 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 and before January 1, 2026 19 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 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix A Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8
IEER ≥ 14.0
On or after January 1, 2026 20 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 21 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 and before January 1, 2026 22 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 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix A Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.8
IEER ≥ 13.0
On or after January 1, 2026
— SOR/2025-110, s. 16
16 (1) The portion of item 3 of the table to section 119 of the Regulations in column 1 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Item Energy-using Product 3 Large air conditioners manufactured on or after January 1, 2018 and before January 1, 2026 (2) The table to section 119 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 3:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Information 4 Large air conditioners manufactured on or after January 1, 2026 CSA C746-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix A (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.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 17
17 (1) The portion of item 2 of Table 2 to section 126 of the Regulations in column 4 is replaced by the following:
Column 4 Item Period of Manufacture 2 On or after January 1, 2023 and before January 1, 2026 (2) Items 3 to 5 of Table 2 to section 126 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard Period of Manufacture 3 Single package central air conditioners, other than those that are space-constrained 10 C.F.R. Appendix F1 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 13.4 On or after January 1, 2026 4 Single package central air conditioners that are through-the-wall CSA C656-05 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0 On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023 5 Single package central air conditioners that are space-constrained CSA C656-14 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0 On or after January 1, 2023 and before January 1, 2026 6 Single package central air conditioners that are space-constrained 10 C.F.R. Appendix F1 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 13.9 On or after January 1, 2026 7 Single package central air conditioners that are small-duct and high-velocity CSA C656-14 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0 On or after January 1, 2017 and before January 1, 2023
— SOR/2025-110, s. 18
18 (1) The portion of item 5 of the table to section 127 of the Regulations in column 1 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Item Energy-using Product 5 Single package central air conditioners that are three-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 2023 and before January 1, 2026 (2) The table to section 127 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 5:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Information 5.1 Single package central air conditioners that are three-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 2026 10 C.F.R. Appendix F1 for information set out in paragraphs (b) and (c) (a) type;
(b) cooling capacity in kW (Btu/h);
(c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2; and
(d) phase of electric current.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 19(2)
19 (2) Section 127.1 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Early compliance
127.1 A single package central air conditioner that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2025 and before January 1, 2026 is deemed to satisfy the requirements of sections 126 and 127 if it satisfies the requirements of those sections that would have applied to the single package central air conditioner if it had been manufactured on or after January 1, 2026.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 20
20 Sections 133 to 135 of the English version of the Regulations are amended by replacing “split-system” with “split system”.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 21
21 (1) The portion of item 1 of Table 2 to section 134 of the Regulations in column 4 is replaced by the following:
Column 4 Item Period of Manufacture 1 On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2026 (2) Item 2 of Table 2 to section 134 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard Period of Manufacture 2 Split system central air conditioners, other than those that are space-constrained or small-duct and high-velocity 10 C.F.R. Appendix F1 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 13.4 On or after January 1, 2026 3 Split system central air conditioners that are small-duct and high-velocity CSA C656-14 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0 On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2026 4 Split system central air conditioners that are small-duct and high-velocity 10 C.F.R. Appendix F1 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 13.0 On or after January 1, 2026 5 Split system central air conditioners that are space-constrained 10 C.F.R. Appendix F1 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 12.7 On or after January 1, 2026
— SOR/2025-110, s. 22
22 (1) The portion of item 2 of the table to section 135 of the Regulations in column 1 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Item Energy-using Product 2 Split system central air conditioners that are three-phase and manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2026 (2) The table to section 135 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 2:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Information 2.1 Split system central air conditioners that are three-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 2026 10 C.F.R. Appendix F1 for information set out in paragraphs (b) and (c) (a) type;
(b) cooling capacity in kW (Btu/h);
(c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2; and
(d) phase of electric current.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 23(2)
23 (2) Section 135.1 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Early compliance
135.1 A split system central air conditioner that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2025 and before January 1, 2026 is deemed to satisfy the requirements of sections 134 and 135 if it satisfies the requirements of those sections that would have applied to the split system central air conditioner if it had been manufactured on or after January 1, 2026.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 24
24 (1) Paragraph (c) of the definition portable air conditioner in section 144 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(c) has a SACC of less than 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h). (climatiseur portatif)
(2) Section 144 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:
- SACC
SACC means the seasonally adjusted cooling capacity of the product, expressed in kilowatts (British thermal units per hour), that constitutes the amount of cooling provided to the conditioned space. (SACC)
— SOR/2025-110, s. 25
25 Subsection 145(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Limit
(2) However, a portable air conditioner is not considered to be an energy-using product
(a) for the purposes of sections 4 and 5, unless it is manufactured on or after July 1, 2020; and
(b) for the purposes of sections 145.1, 147 and 148, unless it is manufactured on or after January 10, 2025.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 26
26 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 145:
Energy efficiency standard
145.1 (1) The energy efficiency standard applicable to a portable air conditioner is that it must have a CEER equal to or greater than the result determined by the formula
1.04 A ÷ (3.7117 A0.6384)
where
- A
- is its SACC, expressed in Btu/h.
Testing standard
(2) A portable air conditioner complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with the applicable testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix CC.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 27
27 Paragraphs 146(1)(a) and (b) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:
(a) its SACC;
(b) its CEER; and
— SOR/2025-110, s. 28
28 The reference “[147 to 185 reserved]” after section 146 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Form of labelling
147 A portable air conditioner manufactured on or after January 10, 2025 must be labelled in the form set out in Schedule 4.
Manner of labelling
148 The label must be displayed on the principal display panel of the product’s package, either
(a) by printing it on that panel; or
(b) by affixing to the panel an adhesive tag that is printed on paper that meets the requirements of subsection 14(1) and that has an adhesion capacity that is sufficient to prevent the tag from being dislodged from the packaging under normal handling conditions.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 29
29 (1) Paragraph (b) of the definition space-constrained in section 186 of the English version of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
(b) has an outdoor or indoor unit
(i) that has an overall displacement that is — or two or more overall exterior dimensions that are — substantially smaller than those of other units of a similar cooling capacity that are usually installed in single-family homes, and
(ii) with respect to which an increase in the overall displacement or two or more overall exterior dimensions would result in a considerable increase in the usual cost of installation or in a significant loss in the utility of the product to the consumer. (à espace restreint)
(2) Section 186 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:
- 10 C.F.R. Appendix F1
10 C.F.R. Appendix F1 means Appendix F1 to Subpart F, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Energy Consumption of Air-Cooled, Three-Phase, Small Commercial Package Air Conditioning and Heating Equipment With a Cooling Capacity of Less Than 65,000 Btu/h and Air-Cooled, Three-Phase, Variable Refrigerant Flow Multi-Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps With a Cooling Capacity of Less Than 65,000 Btu/h, as amended from time to time. (appendice F1 10 C.F.R.)
— SOR/2025-110, s. 30
30 Section 195 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:
- 10 C.F.R. Appendix A
10 C.F.R. Appendix A means Appendix A to Subpart F, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Energy Consumption of Air-Cooled Small (≥65,000 Btu/h), Large, and Very Large Commercial Package Air Conditioning and Heating Equipment, as amended from time to time. (appendice A 10 C.F.R.)
— SOR/2025-110, s. 31
31 (1) The portion of item 3 of Table 1 to section 197 of the Regulations in column 4 is replaced by the following:
Column 4 Item Period of Manufacture 3 On or after January 1, 2018 and before January 1, 2026 (2) Items 4 to 8 of Table 1 to section 197 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard Period of Manufacture 4 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW CSA C746-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix A Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0
Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.4 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.25 with −8.3°C inlet air
IEER ≥ 14.1
On or after January 1, 2026 5 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 6 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 7 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 and before January 1, 2026 8 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW CSA C746-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix A Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.6
Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.3 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with −8.3°C inlet air
IEER ≥ 13.5
On or after January 1, 2026 9 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 10 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 and before January 1, 2026 11 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW CSA C746-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix A 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 ≥ 12.5
On or after January 1, 2026 (3) The portion of item 3 of Table 2 to section 197 of the Regulations in column 4 is replaced by the following:
Column 4 Item Period of Manufacture 3 On or after January 1, 2018 and before January 1, 2026 (4) Items 4 to 8 of Table 2 to section 197 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard Period of Manufacture 4 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW CSA C746-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix A Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8
Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.4 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.25 with −8.3°C inlet air
IEER ≥ 13.9
On or after January 1, 2026 5 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 6 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 7 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 and before January 1, 2026 8 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW CSA C746-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix A Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.4
Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.3 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with −8.3°C inlet air
IEER ≥ 13.3
On or after January 1, 2026 9 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 10 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 and before January 1, 2026 11 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW CSA C746-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix A 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 ≥ 12.3
On or after January 1, 2026
— SOR/2025-110, s. 32
32 (1) The portion of item 3 of the table to section 198 of the Regulations in column 1 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Item Energy-using Product 3 Large heat pumps manufactured on or after January 1, 2018 and before January 1, 2026 (2) The table to section 198 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 3:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Information 4 Large heat pumps manufactured on or after January 1, 2026 CSA C746-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix A (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.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 33
33 The definition single package central heat pump in section 203 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
- single package central heat pump
single package central heat pump means a single-phase or three-phase air-to-air central heat pump that is a single package unit and that has a cooling capacity of less than 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h), but does not include a single package vertical heat pump. (thermopompe centrale monobloc)
— SOR/2025-110, s. 34
34 (1) The portion of items 6 and 7 of Table 1 to section 205 of the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Column 2 Item Testing Standard 6 10 C.F.R. Appendix M1, except that the very low temperature heating test (H4) must be conducted 7 10 C.F.R. Appendix M1, except that the very low temperature heating test (H4) must be conducted (2) Items 2 to 5 of Table 2 to section 205 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard Period of Manufacture 2 Single package central heat pumps that are through-the-wall CSA C656-05 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0
Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.4
On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023 3 Single package central heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocity CSA C656-14 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0
Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.3
On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023 4 Single package central heat pumps, other than those that are space-constrained CSA C656-14 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 14.0
Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 7.0
On or after January 1, 2023 and before January 1, 2026 5 Single package central heat pumps that are space-constrained CSA C656-14 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0
Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.4
On or after January 1, 2023 and before January 1, 2026 6 Single package central heat pumps, other than those that are space-constrained 10 C.F.R. Appendix F1, except that the very low temperature heating test (H4) must be conducted Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 13.4
Heating seasonal performance factor 2 (Region V) ≥ 5.3
On or after January 1, 2026 7 Single package central heat pumps that are space-constrained 10 C.F.R. Appendix F1, except that the very low temperature heating test (H4) must be conducted Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 13.9
Heating seasonal performance factor 2 (Region V) ≥ 5.3
On or after January 1, 2026
— SOR/2025-110, s. 35
35 (1) The portion of item 5 of the table to section 206 of the Regulations in column 3 is replaced by the following:
Column 3 Item Information 5 (a) type;
(b) cooling capacity in kW (Btu/h);
(c) heating capacity at 8.3°C (47°F) in kW (Btu/h);
(d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2;
(e) information that indicates whether the results from the very low temperature heating test (H4) were included in the calculation of the heating seasonal performance factor 2 for Region V;
(f) heating seasonal performance factor 2 for Region V;
(g) heating capacity at -15°C (5°F) in kW (Btu/h), if the very low temperature heating test (H4) was conducted;
(h) coefficient of performance at -15°C (5°F), if the very low temperature heating test (H4) was conducted;
(i) off mode power consumption, in watts; and
(j) phase of electric current.
(2) The portion of item 6 of the table to section 206 of the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Column 2 Item Testing Standard 6 10 C.F.R. Appendix M1, except that the very low temperature heating test (H4) must be conducted for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (h) (3) The portion of item 7 of the table to section 206 of the Regulations in column 1 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Item Energy-using Product 7 Single package central heat pumps that are three-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 2023 and before January 1, 2026 (4) The table to section 206 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 7:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Information 8 Single package central heat pumps that are three-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 2026 10 C.F.R. Appendix F1, except that the very low temperature heating test (H4) must be conducted for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (g) (a) type;
(b) cooling capacity in kW (Btu/h);
(c) heating capacity at 8.3°C (47°F) in kW (Btu/h);
(d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2;
(e) heating seasonal performance factor 2 for region V;
(f) heating capacity at -15°C (5°F) in kW (Btu/h);
(g) coefficient of performance at -15°C (5°F); and
(h) phase of electric current.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 36(2)
36 (2) Section 206.1 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Early compliance
206.1 A single package central heat pump that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2025 and before January 1, 2026 is deemed to satisfy the requirements of sections 205 and 206 if it satisfies the requirements of those sections that would have applied to the single package central heat pump if it had been manufactured on or after January 1, 2026.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 37
37 The definition split system central heat pump in section 211 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
- split system central heat pump
split system central heat pump means a single-phase or three-phase air-to-air central heat pump that is a split system and that has a cooling capacity of less than 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h). (thermopompe centrale bibloc)
— SOR/2025-110, s. 38
38 Table 2 to section 213 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
TABLE 2
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard Period of Manufacture 1 Split system central heat pumps, other than those that are small-duct and high-velocity CSA C656-14 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 14.0
Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 7.1
On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2026 2 Split system central heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocity CSA C656-14 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0
Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.3
On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2026 3 Split system central heat pumps, other than those that are space-constrained or small-duct and high-velocity 10 C.F.R. Appendix F1, except that the very low temperature heating test (H4) must be conducted Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 14.3
Heating seasonal performance factor 2 (Region V) ≥ 6.0
On or after January 1, 2026 4 Split system central heat pumps that are space-constrained 10 C.F.R. Appendix F1, except that the very low temperature heating test (H4) must be conducted Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 13.9
Heating seasonal performance factor 2 (Region V) ≥ 5.6
On or after January 1, 2026 5 Split system central heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocity 10 C.F.R. Appendix F1, except that the very low temperature heating test (H4) must be conducted Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 14.0
Heating seasonal performance factor 2 (Region V) ≥ 5.5
On or after January 1, 2026
— SOR/2025-110, s. 39
39 (1) The portion of item 2 of the table to section 214 of the Regulations in column 3 is replaced by the following:
Column 3 Item Information 2 (a) type;
(b) cooling capacity in kW (Btu/h);
(c) heating capacity at 8.3°C (47°F) in kW (Btu/h);
(d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2;
(e) information that indicates whether the results from the very low temperature heating test (H4) were included in the calculation of the heating seasonal performance factor 2 for Region V;
(f) heating seasonal performance factor 2 for Region V;
(g) heating capacity at -15°C (5°F) in kW (Btu/h), if the very low temperature heating test (H4) was conducted;
(h) coefficient of performance at -15°C (5°F), if the very low temperature heating test (H4) was conducted;
(i) off mode power consumption, in watts; and
(j) phase of electric current.
(2) The portion of item 3 of the table to section 214 of the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Column 2 Item Testing Standard 3 10 C.F.R. Appendix M1, except that the very low temperature heating test (H4) must be conducted for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (h) (3) Item 4 of the table to section 214 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Information 4 Split system central heat pumps that are three-phase and manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2026 CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e) (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;
(b) cooling capacity in kW (Btu/h);
(c) heating capacity in kW (Btu/h);
(d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;
(e) heating seasonal performance factor and the region for the factor; and
(f) phase of electric current.
5 Split system central heat pumps that are three-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 2026 10 C.F.R. Appendix F1, except that the very low temperature heating test (H4) must be conducted for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (g) (a) type;
(b) cooling capacity in kW (Btu/h);
(c) heating capacity at 8.3°C (47°F) in kW (Btu/h);
(d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2;
(e) heating seasonal performance factor 2 for region V;
(f) heating capacity at -15°C (5°F) in kW (Btu/h);
(g) coefficient of performance at -15°C (5°F); and
(h) phase of electric current.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 40(2)
40 (2) Section 214.1 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Early compliance
214.1 A split system central heat pump that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2025 and before January 1, 2026 is deemed to satisfy the requirements of sections 213 and 214 if it satisfies the requirements of those sections that would have applied to the split system central heat pump if it had been manufactured on or after January 1, 2026.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 41
41 Section 257 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:
- space-constrained
space-constrained, with respect to a gas furnace, means one that
(a) uses single-phase electric current; and
(b) has an outdoor or indoor unit
(i) that has an overall displacement that is — or two or more overall exterior dimensions that are — substantially smaller than those of other units of a similar heating capacity that are usually installed in single-family homes, and
(ii) with respect to which an increase in the overall displacement or two or more overall exterior dimensions would result in a considerable increase in the usual cost of installation or in a significant loss in the utility of the product to the consumer. (à espace restreint)
— SOR/2025-110, s. 42
42 Item 5.1 of the table to section 259 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard Period of Manufacture 5.1 Gas furnaces, other than gas furnaces for relocatable buildings or replacement non-condensing gas furnaces, that are space-constrained, have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h) and have an integrated cooling component CSA P.2 Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 90% On or after January 1, 2024
— SOR/2025-110, s. 43
43 (1) Item 2.3 of the table to section 260 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Information 2.3 Gas furnaces, other than gas furnaces for relocatable buildings or replacement non-condensing gas furnaces, that are space-constrained, that have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), that have an integrated cooling component and that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2024 CSA P.2 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c) (a) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW (Btu/h);
(b) annual fuel utilization efficiency;
(c) type of fuel used; and
(d) type of blower fan motor, namely brushless permanent magnet, permanent split-capacitor or other.
(2) The table to section 260 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 4:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Information 5 Gas furnaces for relocatable buildings manufactured on or after January 1, 2024 CSA P.2 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)
10 C.F.R. Appendix AA for information set out in paragraphs (d) and (e)
(a) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW (Btu/h);
(b) annual fuel utilization efficiency;
(c) type of fuel used;
(d) FER, expressed in W/472 L/s (W/1,000 ft3/min); and
(e) product’s maximum airflow (Qmax), expressed in L/s (ft3/min).
6 Replacement non-condensing gas furnaces manufactured on or after January 1, 2024 CSA P.2 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)
10 C.F.R. Appendix AA for information set out in paragraphs (d) and (e)
(a) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW (Btu/h);
(b) annual fuel utilization efficiency;
(c) type of fuel used;
(d) FER, expressed in W/472 L/s (W/1,000 ft3/min); and
(e) product’s maximum airflow (Qmax), expressed in L/s (ft3/min).
— SOR/2025-110, s. 44(2)
44 (2) Section 260.1 of the Regulations is repealed.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 45
45 (1) The definition first-hour rating in section 369 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
- first-hour rating
first-hour rating means, in respect of an electric water heater, gas-fired storage water heater or oil-fired water heater, the measure of the maximum volume of hot water that the water heater can supply within an hour that begins when the water in the water heater is fully heated. (capacité de première heure)
(2) Section 369 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:
- 10 C.F.R. Appendix E
10 C.F.R. Appendix E means Appendix E to Subpart B, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Water Heaters, as amended from time to time, except for sections 5.1.1 and 5.1.2. (appendice E 10 C.F.R.)
- electric water heater
electric water heater means a stationary electric storage tank water heater that is intended for use on a pressurized water system and has a Vr of at least 50 L (13.21 US gallons). (chauffe-eau électrique)
- gas-fired instantaneous water heater
gas-fired instantaneous water heater means a flow-activated water heater that uses propane or natural gas for fuel, has a Vr that is less than or equal to 38 L (10 US gallons) and has an input rate to Vr ratio of at least 309 W/L (4,000 Btu/h/US gallon). (chauffe-eau instantané au gaz)
- gas-fired storage water heater
gas-fired storage water heater means a stationary gas-heated water container that uses propane or natural gas for fuel and has a Vr of at least 76 L (20 US gallons). (chauffe-eau à réservoir alimenté au gaz)
- oil-fired water heater
oil-fired water heater means a water heater that uses oil for fuel and has a Vr of at least 76 L (20 US gallons). (chauffe-eau à mazout)
- Veff
Veff means the effective storage volume, expressed in litres, of a water heater’s storage tank, as determined in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Appendix E. (Veff)
(3) Section 369 of the Regulations is renumbered as subsection 369(1) and is amended by adding the following:
Interpretation — draw pattern
(2) In this Division, a reference to
(a) a “very-small-usage” draw pattern is to be read as a reference to the draw pattern set out in Table III.1 to section 5.5 of 10 C.F.R. Appendix E;
(b) a “low-usage” draw pattern is to be read as a reference to the draw pattern set out in Table III.2 to section 5.5 of 10 C.F.R. Appendix E;
(c) a “medium-usage” draw pattern is to be read as a reference to the draw pattern set out in Table III.3 to section 5.5 of 10 C.F.R. Appendix E; and
(d) a “high-usage” draw pattern is to be read as a reference to the draw pattern set out in Table III.4 to section 5.5 of 10 C.F.R. Appendix E.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 46
46 The definition electric water heater in section 370 of the Regulations is repealed.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 47
47 Section 372 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Energy efficiency standards
372 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to an electric water heater described in column 1 that is manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.
Testing standard
(2) An electric water heater described in column 1 complies with the energy efficiency standard set out in column 3 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 electric water heater as defined in subsection 369(1).
TABLE
Item Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Energy-using Product Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard Period of Manufacture 1 Household electric water heaters that have a bottom inlet and a Vr of ≥ 50 L (13.2 US gallons) but ≤ 270 L (71.3 US gallons) CSA C191-04 Standby loss, in W, ≤ 40 + 0.2 Vr On or after February 3, 1995 and before May 6, 2029 2 Household electric water heaters that have a bottom inlet and a Vr of ≥ 50 L (13.2 US gallons) but < 76 L (20 US gallons) CSA C191-04 Standby loss, in W, ≤ 40 + 0.2 Vr On or after May 6, 2029 3 Household electric water heaters that have a bottom inlet and a Vr of > 270 L (71.3 US gallons) but ≤ 454 L (120 US gallons) CSA C191-04 Standby loss, in W, ≤ 0.472 Vr − 33.5 On or after February 3, 1995 and before May 6, 2029 4 Household electric water heaters that have a top inlet and a Vr of ≥ 50 L (13.2 US gallons) but ≤ 270 L (71.3 US gallons) CSA C191-04 Standby loss, in W, ≤ 35 + 0.2 Vr On or after February 3, 1995 and before May 6, 2029 5 Household electric water heaters that have a top inlet and a Vr of ≥ 50 L (13.2 US gallons) but < 76 L (20 US gallons) CSA C191-04 Standby loss, in W, ≤ 35 + 0.2 Vr On or after May 6, 2029 6 Household electric water heaters that have a top inlet and a Vr of > 270 L (71.3 US gallons) but ≤ 454 L (120 US gallons) CSA C191-04 Standby loss, in W, ≤ 0.472 Vr − 38.5 On or after February 3, 1995 and before May 6, 2029 7 Household electric water heaters that have a Veff of ≥ 76 L (20 US gallons) but ≤ 208 L (55 US gallons) 10 C.F.R. Appendix E Must have at least one of the following:
(a) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.8808 − 0.000211 Veff, if draw pattern is very-small-usage;
(b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.9254 − 0.000079 Veff, if draw pattern is low-usage;
(c) uniform energy factor ≥ 0.9307 − 0.000053 Veff, if draw pattern is medium-usage; or
(d) uniform energy factor ≥ 0.9349 − 0.000026 Veff, if draw pattern is high-usage.
On or after May 6, 2029 8 Household electric water heaters that have a Veff of ˃ 208 L (55 US gallons) but ≤ 454 L (120 US gallons) 10 C.F.R. Appendix E Uniform energy factor ≥ 0.9349 − 0.000026 Veff On or after May 6, 2029 9 Commercial electric water heaters 10 C.F.R. Appendix B Standby loss, in %/hr ≤ 0.3 + 102.2/Vs On or after January 1, 2020
— SOR/2025-110, s. 48
48 (1) The portion of item 1 of the table to section 373 of the Regulations in column 1 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Item Energy-using Product 1 Household electric water heaters manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before May 6, 2029 (2) The table to section 373 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 1:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Information 1.1 Household electric water heaters with a Vr of ≥ 50 L (13.2 US gallons) but < 76 L (20 US gallons), manufactured on or after May 6, 2029 CSA C191-04 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c) (a) Vr;
(b) nominal power input of upper and lower elements, in W;
(c) standby loss, in W; and
(d) cold water inlet configuration, namely, top inlet or bottom inlet.
1.2 Household electric water heaters with a Vr ≥ 76 L (20 US gallons) but ≤ 454 L (120 US gallons), manufactured on or after May 6, 2029 10 C.F.R. Appendix E (a) Vr;
(b) annual energy consumption, in kWh;
(c) first-hour rating, in L;
(d) Veff;
(e) uniform energy factor; and
(f) input rate, in kW.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 49
49 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 373:
Early compliance
373.1 An electric water heater that is manufactured on or after May 6, 2028 and before May 6, 2029 is deemed to satisfy the requirements of sections 372 and 373 if it satisfies the requirements of those sections that would have applied to the electric water heater if it had been manufactured on or after May 6, 2029.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 50
50 The definition gas-fired storage water heater in section 374 of the Regulations is repealed.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 51
51 (1) Subsection 376(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Testing standard — household
(2) A household 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 of Table 1 that are applicable to a gas-fired storage water heater as defined in subsection 369(1).
(2) Subsection 376(4) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Testing standard — commercial
(4) A commercial 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 of Table 2 that are applicable to a gas-fired storage water heater as defined in subsection 369(1).
(3) The portion of items 3 to 6 of Table 1 to section 376 of the Regulations in column 4 is replaced by the following:
Item Column 4 Period of Manufacture 3 On or after January 1, 2018 and before May 6, 2029 4 On or after January 1, 2018 and before May 6, 2029 5 On or after January 1, 2018 and before May 6, 2029 6 On or after January 1, 2018 and before May 6, 2029 (4) Table 1 to section 376 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 6:
Item Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Energy-using Product Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard Period of Manufacture 7 Household gas-fired storage water heaters 10 C.F.R. Appendix E Must have at least one of the following:
(a) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.3456 − 0.00053 Veff, if draw pattern is very-small-usage;
(b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.5982 − 0.00050 Veff, if draw pattern is low-usage;
(c) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.6483 − 0.00045 Veff, if draw pattern is medium-usage; or
(d) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.692 − 0.00034 Veff, if draw pattern is high-usage.
On or after May 6, 2029
— SOR/2025-110, s. 52
52 (1) The portion of item 1 of the table to section 377 of the Regulations in column 3 is replaced by the following:
Column 3 Item Information 1 (a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h);
(b) recovery efficiency;
(c) type of fuel used;
(d) annual energy consumption, in kJ (Btu);
(e) first-hour rating, in L;
(f) Vr; and
(g) energy factor.
(2) The portion of item 2 of the table to section 377 of the Regulations in columns 1 and 3 is replaced by the following:
Column 1 Column 3 Item Energy-using Product Information 2 Household gas-fired storage water heaters that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2018 and before May 6, 2029 (a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h);
(b) recovery efficiency;
(c) type of fuel used;
(d) annual energy consumption, in kJ (Btu);
(e) first-hour rating, in L;
(f) Vr;
(g) energy factor, if a certification body has verified that the product is in compliance with the energy efficiency standard set out in any of paragraphs 3(a), 4(a), 5(a) and 6(a) of Table 1 to section 376; and
(h) uniform energy factor and Vs, if a certification body has verified that the product is in compliance with the energy efficiency standard set out in any of paragraphs 3(b), 4(b), 5(b) and 6(b) of Table 1 to section 376.
(3) The table to section 377 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 2:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Information 2.1 Household gas-fired storage water heaters that are manufactured on or after May 6, 2029 10 C.F.R. Appendix E (a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h);
(b) recovery efficiency;
(c) type of fuel used;
(d) annual energy consumption, in kJ (Btu);
(e) first-hour rating, in L;
(f) Vr;
(g) Veff; and
(h) uniform energy factor.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 53
53 The definition oil-fired water heater in section 378 of the Regulations is repealed.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 54
54 (1) Subsection 380(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Testing standard — household
(2) A household 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 of Table 1 that are applicable to an oil-fired water heateras defined in subsection 369(1).
(2) Subsection 380(4) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Testing standard — commercial
(4) A commercial 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 of Table 2 that are applicable to an oil-fired water heater as defined in subsection 369(1).
(3) The portion of items 3 to 6 of Table 1 to section 380 of the Regulations in column 4 is replaced by the following:
Column 4 Item Period of Manufacture 3 On or after January 1, 2018 and before May 6, 2029 4 On or after January 1, 2018 and before May 6, 2029 5 On or after January 1, 2018 and before May 6, 2029 6 On or after January 1, 2018 and before May 6, 2029 (4) Table 1 to section 380 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 6:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard Period of Manufacture 7 Household oil-fired water heaters 10 C.F.R. Appendix E Must have at least one of the following:
(a) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.2509 − 0.00032 Veff, if draw pattern is very-small-usage;
(b) uniform energy factor ≥ 0.5330 − 0.00042 Veff, if draw pattern is low-usage;
(c) uniform energy factor ≥ 0.6078 − 0.00042 Veff, if draw pattern is medium-usage; or
(d) uniform energy factor ≥ 0.6815 − 0.00037 Veff, if draw pattern is high-usage.
On or after May 6, 2029
— SOR/2025-110, s. 55
55 (1) The portion of item 1 of the table to section 381 of the Regulations in column 3 is replaced by the following:
Item Column 3 Information 1 (a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h);
(b) recovery efficiency;
(c) annual energy consumption, in kJ (Btu);
(d) first-hour rating, in L;
(e) Vr; and
(f) energy factor.
(2) Item 2 of the table to section 381 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Item Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Energy-using Product Testing Standard Information 2 Household oil-fired water heaters that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2018 and before May 6, 2029 CSA B211-00, if a certification body has verified that product is in compliance with the energy efficiency standard set out in any of paragraphs 3(a), 4(a), 5(a) and 6(a) of Table 1 to section 380
CSA P.3-15, if a certification body has verified that product is in compliance with the energy efficiency standard set out in any of paragraphs 3(b), 4(b), 5(b) and 6(b) of Table 1 to section 380
(a) input rate, kW (Btu/h);
(b) recovery efficiency;
(c) annual energy consumption, in kJ (Btu);
(d) first-hour rating, in L;
(e) Vr;
(f) energy factor; and
(g) uniform energy factor and Vs, if a certification body has verified that product is in compliance with the energy efficiency standard set out in any of paragraphs 3(b), 4(b), 5(b) and 6(b) of Table 1 to section 380.
2.1 Household oil-fired water heaters that are manufactured on or after May 6, 2029 10 C.F.R. Appendix E (a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h);
(b) recovery efficiency;
(c) annual energy consumption, in kJ (Btu);
(d) first-hour rating, in L;
(e) Vr;
(f) Veff; and
(g) uniform energy factor.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 56
56 (1) The definition gas-fired instantaneous water heater in section 382 of the Regulations is repealed.
(2) The definition 10 C.F.R Appendix C in section 382 of the English version of the Regulations is amended by replacing “10 C.F.R Appendix C” with “10 C.F.R. Appendix C”.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 57
57 (1) Subsection 385(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Testing standards
(2) A gas-fired instantaneous 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 instantaneous water heater as defined in subsection 369(1).
(2) The table to section 385 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
TABLE
Item Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Energy-using Product Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard Manufacturing Period 1 Household gas-fired instantaneous water heaters that have a maximum flow rate of < 6.4 L/min CSA P.3-15 Uniform energy factor ≥ 0.86 On or after January 1, 2020 and before May 6, 2029 2 Household gas-fired instantaneous water heaters that have a maximum flow rate of ≥ 6.4 L/min CSA P.3-15 Uniform energy factor ≥ 0.87 On or after January 1, 2020 and before May 6, 2029 3 Household gas-fired instantaneous water heaters that have a maximum flow rate of < 6.4 L/min 10 C.F.R. Appendix E Uniform energy factor ≥ 0.86 On or after May 6, 2029 4 Household gas-fired instantaneous water heaters that have a maximum flow rate of ≥ 6.4 L/min 10 C.F.R. Appendix E Uniform energy factor ≥ 0.87 On or after May 6, 2029 5 Commercial gas-fired instantaneous water heaters 10 C.F.R. Appendix C Thermal efficiency ≥ 94% On or after July 1, 2023
— SOR/2025-110, s. 58
58 (1) The portion of item 1 of the table to section 386 of the Regulations in column 1 is replaced by the following:
Item Column 1 Energy-using Product 1 Household gas-fired instantaneous water heaters manufactured on or after January 1, 2020 and before May 6, 2029 (2) The table to section 386 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 1:
Item Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Energy-using Product Testing Standard Information 1.1 Household gas-fired instantaneous water heaters manufactured on or after May 6, 2029 10 C.F.R. Appendix E (a) Vr;
(b) Veff;
(c) type of fuel used;
(d) input rate, in kW (Btu/h);
(e) maximum flow rate; and
(f) uniform energy factor.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 59
59 The reference “[382 to 423 reserved]” after section 386 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
[387 to 423 reserved]
— SOR/2025-110, s. 60
60 (1) The definitions ANSI C78.20, appliance lamp, coloured lamp, IES LM45, IES LM49, IES LM65, incandescent reflector lamp, infrared lamp, modified spectrum lamp, rough service lamp, shatter-resistant lamp, silver bowl lamp, submersible lamp and vibration service lamp in section 424 of the Regulations are repealed.
(2) The definitions CIE 13.3, CIE 15 and plant lamp in section 424 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:
- CIE 13.3
CIE 13.3 means the CIE standard CIE 013.3-1995 entitled Method of Measuring and Specifying Colour Rendering Properties of Light Sources. (CIE 13.3)
- CIE 15
CIE 15 means the CIE standard CIE 015:2004 entitled Colorimetry. (CIE 15)
- plant lamp
plant lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed for plant growing applications and that emits its highest radiant power peaks in the range of 440 to 490 nm, 620 to 740 nm or both of these ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum. (lampe pour horticulture)
(3) Section 424 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:
- colour rendering index
colour rendering index means the measured degree of colour shift that objects undergo when they are illuminated by a light source as compared with the colour of those same objects when they are illuminated by a reference source of comparable colour temperature. (indice de rendu des couleurs)
- former Regulations
former Regulations means these Regulations as they read immediately before the day on which subsection 1(2) of the Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (Amendment 18) comes into force. (règlement antérieur)
— SOR/2025-110, s. 61
61 Section 425 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Label required
425 (1) Every general service lamp that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2027 and that, for the purpose of sale or lease, is shipped from one province to another or imported into Canada must be labelled in accordance with sections 426 to 429.
Former Regulations
(2) Sections 425 to 429 of the former Regulations continue to apply in respect of a lamp that is referred to in section 425 of the former Regulations that is manufactured before January 1, 2027.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 62
62 (1) Paragraphs 426(1)(a) to (c) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:
(a) the words “Light output” and “Flux lumineux”, followed by the numerical value of the product’s luminous flux and the word “lumens”;
(b) the words “Efficacy” and “Efficacité”, followed by the numerical value of the product’s nominal efficacy and the words “lumens/watt”;
(c) the words “Power” and “Puissance”, followed by the numerical value of the product’s nominal power consumption and the word “watts”;
(d) the words “Life” and “Durée de vie”, followed by the numerical value of the product’s life and the words “hours” and “heures”, respectively; and
(e) the words “Light appearance” and “Apparence de la lumière”, followed by the numerical value of the product’s correlated colour temperature and the upper case letter “K” or the word “Kelvin”.
(2) Subsections 426(2) to (5) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:
Font and size
(2) The words “Light output”, “Flux lumineux”, “Efficacy”, “Efficacité”, “Power”, “Puissance”, “Life”, “Durée de vie”, “Light appearance” and “Apparence de la lumière” must be in the same font and be equal in size.
Font and size — units
(3) The words “lumens”, “lumens/watt”, “watts”, “hours”, “heures” and “Kelvin” and the upper case letter “K” must be in the same font and be equal in size, but they must not be more than 50% of the size of the words referred to in subsection (2).
Font and size — numerical values
(4) The numerical values indicating the product’s luminous flux, efficacy, nominal power, life and correlated colour temperature must be in the same font and be equal in size.
Three-way lamps
(5) If the product is a three-way lamp, the information required by paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) must be displayed for each level of the lamp’s operation.
Variable correlated colour temperature
(6) If the product has a variable correlated colour temperature, the information required by paragraph (1)(e) must be displayed for the lamp’s range of operation or for each level of its operation.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 63
63 Section 427 of the Regulations is replaced with the following:
Model number
427 The lamp model number must be indicated on both the product packaging and the lamp itself.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 64
64 The heading before section 430 and sections 430 to 432 of the Regulations are repealed.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 65
65 Section 433 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Definitions
433 (1) The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.
- 10 C.F.R. §430.23(gg)
10 C.F.R. §430.23(gg) means paragraph 430.23(gg) of Subpart B, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §430.23(gg))
- appliance lamp
appliance lamp means a lamp that
(a) is designed and marketed to operate in a household appliance such as a refrigerator, oven or vacuum cleaner; and
(b) has a maximum wattage of 40 W. (lampe pour appareil domestique)
- black light lamp
black light lamp means an ultraviolet lamp that has its highest radiant power peaks in the UV-A band (315 to 400 nm) of the electromagnetic spectrum. (lampe à lumière noire)
- bug lamp
bug lamp means a lamp that has radiant power peaks above 550 nm on the electromagnetic spectrum and a visible yellow coating. (lampe anti-insectes)
- CFL
CFL means a compact fluorescent lamp that has an integrated or non-integrated single base. It does not include circline or U-shaped lamps. (LFC)
- coloured lamp
coloured lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed as a coloured lamp and that, in each of its modes of operation, has,
(a) if it is an incandescent lamp,
(i) a colour rendering index of less than 50, as determined in accordance with CIE 13.3, or
(ii) a correlated colour temperature of less than 2500 K or greater than 4600 K; and
(b) if it is a lamp other than an incandescent lamp,
(i) a colour rendering index of less than 40, as determined in accordance with CIE 13.3, or
(ii) a correlated colour temperature of less than 2500 K or greater than 7000 K. (lampe colorée)
- fluorescent lamp
fluorescent lamp means a low-pressure mercury, electric-discharge source in which a fluorescing coating transforms some of the ultraviolet energy generated by the mercury discharge into light. (lampe fluorescente)
- general lighting application
general lighting application means lighting that provides an interior or exterior area with overall illumination. (source d’éclairage général)
- general service incandescent lamp
general service incandescent lamp means a standard incandescent lamp, including a halogen type lamp, that is intended for general lighting applications and that
(a) has a medium screw base;
(b) has a lumen range of not less than 310 lm and not more than 2600 lm or, in the case of a modified spectrum incandescent lamp, not less than 232 lm and not more than 1950 lm; and
(c) is capable of being operated at a voltage that is at least partially within the range from 110 V to 130 V.
It does not include an appliance lamp, black light lamp, bug lamp, coloured lamp, G-shape lamp — as described in ANSI C78.79 — with a diameter of 127 mm (5 in) or more, infrared lamp, left-hand thread lamp, marine lamp, marine signal service lamp, mine service lamp, plant lamp, R20 short lamp, sign service lamp, silver bowl lamp, showcase lamp or traffic signal lamp. (lampe à incandescence standard)
- general service incandescent reflector lamp
general service incandescent reflector lamp means a lamp in which light is produced by a filament heated to incandescence by an electric current and that
(a) contains an inner reflective coating on the outer bulb to direct the light;
(b) has an R, PAR, ER, BR, BPAR or similar bulb shape with an E26 medium screw base;
(c) has a rated voltage or voltage range that lies at least partially in the range of 115 V to 130 V;
(d) has a diameter exceeding 57 mm (2.25 inches); and
(e) has a rated wattage of 40 W or higher.
It does not include a coloured lamp, rough service lamp, vibration service lamp or R20 short lamp. (lampe-réflecteur à incandescence standard)
- general service lamp
general service lamp means, subject to subsection (2), an electrical device that is used in general lighting applications and that
(a) has a base that complies with ANSI C81.61;
(b) is able to operate, in the case of an integrated lamp, at
(i) a voltage of 12 V or 24V,
(ii) a voltage ranging from 100 V to 130 V,
(iii) a voltage ranging from 220 V to 240 V, or
(iv) a voltage of 277 V or 347 V;
(c) is able to operate at any voltage, in the case of a non-integrated lamp; and
(d) has an initial lumen output of
(i) at least 310 lm but no more than 3300 lm, or
(ii) in the case of a modified spectrum incandescent lamp, at least 232 lm but no more than 3300 lm.
It includes a CFL, general service incandescent lamp, general service incandescent reflector lamp, general service LED lamp and general service OLED lamp. (lampe standard)
- general service LED lamp
general service LED lamp means an integrated or non-integrated lamp that is designed for use in general lighting applications and that uses light-emitting diodes as the primary source of light. (lampe à DEL standard)
- general service OLED lamp
general service OLED lamp means an integrated or non-integrated lamp that is designed for use in general lighting applications and that uses organic light-emitting diodes as the primary source of light. (lampe à DELO standard)
- infrared lamp
infrared lamp means a lamp that
(a) has its highest radiant power peaks in the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum (770 nm to 1 mm);
(b) has a rated wattage of 125 W or greater; and
(c) provides heat as its primary purpose. (lampe infrarouge)
- integrated
integrated, in relation to a lamp, means containing all of the components necessary for the starting and stable operation of the lamp, not including any replaceable or interchangeable parts, and being connected directly to a branch circuit through a base and corresponding socket that comply with ANSI standards. (intégrée)
- LED downlight retrofit kit
LED downlight retrofit kit means a retrofit kit that is designed and marketed to install into an existing downlight for the purpose of replacing the existing light source and related electrical components with a light source that uses light-emitting diodes as the primary source of light. It includes a kit that employs an ANSI standard lamp base, either integrated or connected to the downlight retrofit by wire leads. (ensemble de conversion à DEL)
- left-hand thread lamp
left-hand thread lamp means a lamp with the direction of threads on the lamp base oriented in the left-hand direction. (lampe à filetage à gauche)
- light fixture
light fixture means a complete lighting unit consisting of at least one light source and at least one ballast or driver, together with the parts designed to distribute the light, to position and protect the light sources and to connect the light sources to the power supply. (luminaire)
- marine lamp
marine lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed for use on boats and that can operate at a voltage ranging from 12 V to 13.5 V. (lampe marine)
- modified spectrum incandescent lamp
modified spectrum incandescent lamp means an incandescent lamp that, when operated at the rated voltage and wattage of the lamp, has a colour point on the CIE 1931 chromaticity diagram, figure 2, page 3 of IES LM16 that lies
(a) below the black-body locus; and
(b) at least 4 MacAdam steps, as referenced in IES LM16, distant from the colour point of a clear lamp with the same filament and bulb shape, operated at the same rated voltage and wattage.
It does not include a coloured lamp. (lampe à incandescence à spectre modifié)
- R20 short lamp
R20 short lamp means a lamp that is an R20 incandescent reflector lamp that is designed, labelled and marketed for pool and spa applications and that
(a) has a rated wattage of 100 W; and
(b) has a maximum overall length of 92 mm (3.625 inches). (lampe courte R20)
- reflector lamp
reflector lamp means a lamp that has an R, PAR, BPAR, BR, ER, MR or similar bulb shape, as described in ANSI C78.79, and that is used to provide directional light. (lampe-réflecteur)
- rough service lamp
rough service lamp means a lamp that is marketed as a rough service lamp and has any of the following filament constructions, as illustrated in figure 6.12 of the IES Handbook:
(a) a C-7A or C-11 filament construction with at least five supports exclusive of lead wires;
(b) a C-17 filament construction with eight supports exclusive of lead wires;
(c) a C-22 filament construction with 16 supports exclusive of lead wires. (lampe à construction renforcée)
- shatter-resistant lamp
shatter-resistant lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed as a shatter-resistant, shatter-proof or shatter-protected lamp and has an external silicone, polytetrafluoroethylene or similar coating applied to it for the purpose of resisting breakage and preventing glass from reaching its environment in the event of breakage. (lampe résistante à l’éclatement)
- showcase lamp
showcase lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed for use in a showcase, has a T-shape, as described in ANSI C78.79, and has a maximum rated wattage of 75 W. (lampe de vitrine)
- sign service lamp
sign service lamp means a vacuum type or gas-filled lamp that is designed and marketed for use in a sign and that
(a) has sufficiently low bulb temperature to permit exposed outdoor use on high-speed flashing circuits; and
(b) has a maximum rated wattage of 15 W. (lampe d’enseigne)
- silver bowl lamp
silver bowl lamp means a lamp that is marketed as a silver bowl lamp and that has an opaque reflective coating that is applied directly to a part of the bulb surface so that the light is reflected toward the lamp base. (lampe à calotte argentée)
- specialty MR lamp
specialty MR lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed for a specialty application and that has an MR shape, as described in ANSI C78.79, a diameter of less than or equal to 57 mm (2.25 inches) and a lifetime of 300 hours or less. (lampe MR spécialisée)
- three-way incandescent lamp
three-way incandescent lamp means an incandescent lamp that is marketed as a three-way lamp and that employs two filaments, operated separately and in combination, to provide three light levels. (lampe à incandescence à trois intensités)
- traffic signal lamp
traffic signal lamp means a lamp that is designed and marketed for use in a traffic signal module, as defined in section 523, and that has a lifetime of 8000 hours or greater. (lampe de signalisation routière)
- TSD D7SB001
TSD D7SB001 means the technical standards document D7SB001 published by the Minister and entitled General Service Lamps: Energy Efficiency Standards for General Service Lamps. (DNT D7SB001)
- vibration service lamp
vibration service lamp means a lamp that is sold at retail in packages of one or two, is designed and marketed as a vibration service lamp and
(a) has a maximum nominal power of 60 W; and
(b) has a C-5, C-7A or C-9 filament construction, as illustrated in figure 6.12 of the IES Handbook, or a similar configuration. (lampe antivibrations)
Exclusion — definition of general service lamp
(2) The definition general service lamp in subsection (1) does not include
(a) a light fixture;
(b) an LED downlight retrofit kit;
(c) an appliance lamp;
(d) a black light lamp;
(e) a bug lamp;
(f) a coloured lamp;
(g) a G-shape lamp, as described in ANSI C78.79, with a diameter of 127 mm (5 inches) or more;
(h) a high-intensity discharge lamp;
(i) an infrared lamp;
(j) a J-, JC-, JCD-, JCS-, JCV-, JCX-, JD-, JS- or JT-shape lamp that does not have an Edison screw base as defined in ANSI C81.61;
(k) a lamp that has a wedge base or pre-focus base;
(l) a left-hand thread lamp;
(m) a marine lamp;
(n) a marine signal service lamp;
(o) a mine service lamp;
(p) an MR-shape lamp that has a first number symbol equal to 16 (diameter equal to 51 mm (2 inches)), as described in ANSI C78.79, operates at 12 V and has a lumen output greater than or equal to 800 lm;
(q) a fluorescent lamp other than a CFL;
(r) a plant lamp;
(s) an R20 short lamp;
(t) a reflector lamp that
(i) has a first number symbol less than 16 (diameter less than 51 mm (2 inches)), as described in ANSI C78.79, and
(ii) does not have an E26/E24, E26d, E26/50x39, E26/53x39, E29/28, E29/53x39, E39, E39d, EP39 or EX39 base;
(u) an S-shape or G-shape lamp that has a first number symbol less than or equal to 12.5 (diameter less than or equal to 40 mm (1.5625 inches)), as described in ANSI C78.79;
(v) a sign service lamp;
(w) a silver bowl lamp;
(x) a showcase lamp;
(y) a specialty MR lamp;
(z) a T-shape lamp, other than a CFL, that
(i) has a first number symbol less than or equal to 8 (diameter less than or equal to 25 mm (1 inch)), as described in ANSI C78.79, and
(ii) has a nominal overall length less than 305 mm (12 inches); or
(z.1) a traffic signal lamp.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 66
66 Subsection 434(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Limits
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 435 and 436, a general service lamp is not considered to be an energy-using product if
(a) in the case of a general service incandescent lamp or general service incandescent reflector lamp, it is manufactured before January 1, 2026; or
(b) in any other case, it is manufactured before January 1, 2027.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 67
67 Sections 435 and 436 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:
Application of former Regulations
434.1 (1) Sections 4, 5, 424 and 430 to 444 of the former Regulations continue to apply in respect of a lamp that is
(a) a CFL, as defined in section 430 of the former Regulations, manufactured before January 1, 2027;
(b) a general service lamp, as defined in subsection 433(1) of the former Regulations, manufactured before January 1, 2026;
(c) a modified spectrum incandescent lamp, as defined in section 437 of the former Regulations, manufactured before January 1, 2026; or
(d) a general service incandescent reflector lamp, as defined in section 441 of the former Regulations, manufactured before January 1, 2026.
Non-application — early compliance
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a lamp that is deemed, under section 436.1, to satisfy the requirements of sections 4, 5, 435 and 436.
Energy efficiency standards
435 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in TSD D7SB001 apply to general service lamps.
Testing standard
(2) A general service lamp complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with the applicable testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. §430.23(gg).
Information
436 For the purposes of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a general service lamp:
(a) a description of the lamp, collected in accordance with ANSI C78.79; and
(b) the following information, collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. §430.23(gg):
(i) the rated lumen output or, in the case of a three-way lamp, the three rated lumen outputs, in lumens,
(ii) the rated power or, in the case of a three-way lamp, the three values for rated power, in watts,
(iii) the rated lamp efficacy, in lm/W,
(iv) the rated life, in hours,
(v) the rated correlated colour temperature or range of correlated colour temperatures, in degrees Kelvin, and
(vi) the rated colour rendering index.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 68(2)
68 (2) Section 436.1 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Early compliance
436.1 A general service lamp is deemed to satisfy the requirements of sections 4, 5, 435 and 436 if
(a) in the case of a general service incandescent lamp or general service incandescent reflector lamp, it was manufactured on or after January 1, 2024 and before January 1, 2026 and satisfies the requirements of sections 4, 5, 435 and 436 that would have applied to the lamp if it had been manufactured on or after January 1, 2026; and
(b) in any other case, it was manufactured on or after January 1, 2025 and before January 1, 2027 and satisfies the requirements of sections 4, 5, 435 and 436 that would have applied to the lamp if it had been manufactured on or after January 1, 2027.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 69
69 Sections 437 to 444 of the Regulations are repealed.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 70
70 The reference “[594 to 634 reserved]” after section 593 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
SUBDIVISION FLine Voltage Thermostats
Definitions
594 (1) The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.
- control point
control point means the temperature value, measured at the centre of the test room, that is used to verify the performance of a line voltage thermostat at the set point. (température de contrôle)
- CSA C828-19
CSA C828-19 means the CSA standard CSA C828:19 entitled Performance requirements for line voltage thermostats used with individual room electric space heating devices. (CSA C828-19)
- differential
differential means the difference between the maximum and minimum air temperatures at the centre of the test room, calculated at 50% duty cycle. (différentielle)
- droop
droop means the difference between the minimum air temperatures at the centre of the test room, calculated at 20% and 80% duty cycle, respectively. (dérive)
- line voltage thermostat
line voltage thermostat means, subject to subsection (2), a thermostat that is used with a line voltage of between 120 V and 240 V, is intended for switching of a controlled resistive heating load and is one of the following:
(a) a wall-mounted thermostat designed to be used with baseboards, panel convectors or radiant floors;
(b) a built-in thermostat having a nominal load from 1000 W to 1500 W that is used in baseboards or panel convectors; or
(c) a two-component thermostat. (thermostat à tension de secteur)
Exclusion — definition of line voltage thermostat
(2) The definition line voltage thermostat in subsection (1) does not include thermostats designed to be used exclusively for or built into
(a) fan-forced heaters;
(b) kick space heaters;
(c) fireplaces;
(d) thermal storage heaters;
(e) electric baseboards and convectors incorporating both convection and radiant heating elements;
(f) portable heaters; or
(g) central heating units under the control of a single thermostat.
Energy-using product
595 (1) A line voltage thermostat is prescribed as an energy-using product.
Limit
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 596 and 597, a line voltage thermostat is not considered to be an energy-using product unless
(a) in the case of a wall-mounted thermostat or a two-component thermostat, it is manufactured on or after July 1, 2026; and
(b) in the case of a built-in thermostat, it is manufactured on or after July 1, 2027.
Energy efficiency standards
596 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in clause 4.4 of CSA C828-19 apply to a line voltage thermostat.
Testing standard
(2) A line voltage thermostat complies with the energy efficiency standard when tested in accordance with the applicable testing procedures established by CSA C828-19.
Information
597 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C828-19 and provided to the Minister in respect of a line voltage thermostat:
(a) its equipment class;
(b) its nominal voltage;
(c) its maximum nominal load, expressed in watts;
(d) its minimum nominal load, expressed in watts;
(e) its droop, expressed in degrees Celsius;
(f) its differential, expressed in degrees Celsius; and
(g) its control point precision, expressed in degrees Celsius.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 71
71 The definitions IEC 60034-2-1 and IEEE 112 in section 748 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:
- IEC 60034-2-1
IEC 60034-2-1 means the IEC standard CEI/IEC 60034-2-1 entitled Rotating electrical machines – Part 2-1: Standard methods for determining losses and efficiency from tests (excluding machines for traction vehicles). (CEI 60034-2-1)
- IEEE 112
IEEE 112 means the IEEE standard IEEE 112 entitled Standard Test Procedure for Polyphase Induction Motors and Generators. (IEEE 112)
— SOR/2025-110, s. 72
72 The reference “[757 to 799 reserved]” after section 756 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
[757 to 798 reserved]
— SOR/2025-110, s. 73
73 (1) The heading of Division 13 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Plumbing Supply Fittings
(2) The Regulations are amended by adding the following before section 800:
Definition of 10 C.F.R. Appendix S
799 In this Division, 10 C.F.R. Appendix S means Appendix S to Subpart B, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Water Consumption of Faucets and Showerheads, as amended from time to time.
SUBDIVISION ACommercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves
— SOR/2025-110, s. 74
74 The portion of section 800 of the Regulations before the first definition is replaced by the following:
Definitions
800 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 75
75 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 803:
SUBDIVISION BFaucets
Definitions
803.1 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.
- faucet
faucet means
(a) a private lavatory faucet;
(b) a replacement aerator for a private lavatory faucet;
(c) a public lavatory faucet;
(d) a replacement aerator for a public lavatory faucet;
(e) a kitchen faucet, other than one that is designed and marketed exclusively for use in industrial, commercial or institutional kitchens;
(f) a replacement aerator for a kitchen faucet, other than one that is designed and marketed exclusively for use in industrial, commercial or institutional kitchens; or
(g) a metering faucet.
It does not include a faucet that is designed and marketed exclusively for use in health care facilities, a low-pressure water dispenser or a pot filler. (robinet)
- low-pressure water dispenser
low-pressure water dispenser means a terminal fitting that dispenses drinking water at a pressure of 105 kPa (15 psi) or less. (distributeur d’eau à basse pression)
- pot filler
pot filler means a terminal fitting that can accommodate only a single supply water inlet, with an articulated arm or the equivalent that allows the product to reach to fill vessels when in use and allows the product to be retracted when not in use. (robinet remplisseur)
Energy-using product
803.2 (1) A faucet is prescribed as an energy-using product.
Limit
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 803.3, a faucet is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after July 1, 2026.
Energy efficiency standards
803.3 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to faucets described in column 1.
Testing standard
(2) A faucet complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with the applicable testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix S.
TABLE
Column 1 Column 2 Item Energy-using Product Energy Efficiency Standard 1 Private lavatory faucets and replacement aerators for private lavatory faucets Maximum water flow rate ≤ 4.7 L/min (1.2 US gallons/min) measured at 414 kPa (60 psi) 2 Public lavatory faucets — other than metering faucets — and replacement aerators for public lavatory faucets Maximum water flow rate ≤ 2.0 L/min (0.5 US gallons/min) measured at 414 kPa (60 psi) 3 Kitchen faucets and replacement aerators for kitchen faucets Maximum water flow rate ≤ 7.0 L/min (1.8 US gallons/min), with optional temporary flow rate ≤ 8.5 L/min (2.2 US gallons/min) measured at 414 kPa (60 psi) 4 Metering faucets Maximum water flow rate ≤ 0.95 L/cycle (0.25 US gallons/cycle) measured at 414 kPa (60 psi)
Information
803.4 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Appendix S and provided to the Minister in respect of a faucet:
(a) its type;
(b) the maximum water flow rate, expressed in litres per cycle (US gallons per cycle) for metering faucets and in litres per minute (US gallons per minute) for other faucets;
(c) if the product is a kitchen faucet with the capacity for temporary flow rate increase, the maximum flow rate of that temporary flow, expressed in litres per minute (US gallons per minute), in addition to the information referred to in paragraph (b); and
(d) the water pressure at which the maximum water flow rate was measured, expressed in kPa (psi).
SUBDIVISION CShowerheads
Definition of showerhead
803.5 In this Subdivision, showerhead means a component or set of components with one or multiple nozzles that is intended for attachment to a single supply fitting for spraying water onto a bather. It does not include a showerhead designed and marketed exclusively for the emergency washing of a person who has been exposed to hazardous materials or a showerhead designed and marketed exclusively for use in health care facilities.
Energy-using product
803.6 (1) A showerhead is prescribed as an energy-using product.
Limit
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 803.7, a showerhead is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after July 1, 2026.
Energy efficiency standard
803.7 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to showerheads described in column 1. For showerheads with multiple nozzles, the maximum water flow rate applies regardless of the number of nozzles in use.
Testing standard
(2) A showerhead complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with the applicable testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix S.
TABLE
Item Column 1 Column 2 Energy-using Product Energy Efficiency Standard 1 Showerheads with one nozzle Maximum water flow rate ≤ 7.0 L/min (1.8 U.S. gallons/min) measured at 552 kPa (80 psi) 2 Showerheads with multiple nozzles Maximum water flow rate ≤ 7.0 L/min (1.8 U.S. gallons/min) measured at 552 kPa (80 psi)
Information
803.8 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Appendix S and provided to the Minister in respect of a showerhead:
(a) the number of nozzles;
(b) the maximum water flow rate when all nozzles are used, expressed in litres per minute (US gallons per minute); and
(c) the water pressure at which the maximum water flow rate was measured, expressed in kPa (psi).
— SOR/2025-110, s. 76
76 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 807:
SUBDIVISION BPool Pumps
Definitions
808 (1) The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.
- 10 C.F.R. §431.465(f)
10 C.F.R. §431.465(f) means the table to paragraph (f) of section 431.465 of Subpart Y, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §431.465(f))
- 10 C.F.R. §431.465(g)
10 C.F.R. §431.465(g) means paragraph (g) of section 431.465 of Subpart Y, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §431.465(g))
- 10 C.F.R. §431.465(h)
10 C.F.R. §431.465(h) means paragraph (h) of section 431.465 of Subpart Y, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §431.465(h))
- 10 C.F.R. Appendix C
10 C.F.R. Appendix C means Appendix C to Subpart Y, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Energy Efficiency of Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pumps, as amended from time to time. (appendice C 10 C.F.R.)
- pool pump
pool pump means, subject to subsection (2), a pump that is designed for use with a pool or spa and that is
(a) a filter pump that has a hydraulic power of less than 1.865 kW (2.5 HP);
(b) a pressure cleaner booster pump;
(c) a waterfall pump with a maximum head less than or equal to 9.144 m (30 ft) and a maximum speed less than or equal to 1800 RPM;
(d) a pump with an integral sand filter;
(e) a pump with an integral cartridge filter;
(f) a pump for a storable electric spa; or
(g) a pump for a rigid electric spa. (pompe de piscine)
Exclusion — definition of pool pump
(2) The definition pool pump in subsection (1) does not include
(a) a clean water pump;
(b) a circulator pump;
(c) a submersible pump;
(d) a pool filter pump with hydraulic output power equal to or greater than 1.865 kW (2.5 HP); or
(e) a pump marketed exclusively for commercial use that has
(i) an orifice on the pump body that accepts suction side plumbing connections that has an inner diameter greater than 72 mm (2.85 inches), and
(ii) a measured performance greater than or equal to 757 litres per minute (200 US gallons per minute) at 15.24 m (50 feet) of head.
Energy-using product
809 (1) A pool pump is prescribed as an energy-using product.
Limit
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 810, a pool pump is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2026.
Energy efficiency standards
810 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to pool pumps described in column 1.
Testing standard
(2) A pool pump complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with the applicable testing procedures established by the standard, if any, set out in column 2 of the table to this section.
TABLE
Item Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Energy-using Product Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard 1 Self-priming pool filter pumps that have a single phase electric motor and hydraulic horsepower of 0.711 HP or more but less than 2.5 HP 10 C.F.R. Appendix C 10 C.F.R. §431.465(f)
10 C.F.R. §431.465(h)
2 Self-priming pool filter pumps that have a single phase electric motor and hydraulic horsepower of less than 0.711 HP 10 C.F.R. Appendix C 10 C.F.R. §431.465(f)
10 C.F.R. §431.465(h)
3 Non-self-priming pool filter pumps that have hydraulic horsepower of less than 2.5 HP 10 C.F.R. Appendix C 10 C.F.R. §431.465(f)
10 C.F.R. §431.465(h)
4 Pressure cleaner booster pumps 10 C.F.R. Appendix C 10 C.F.R. §431.465(f)
10 C.F.R. §431.465(h)
5 Waterfall pumps 10 C.F.R. Appendix C 10 C.F.R. §431.465(h) 6 Integral sand filter pool pumps None 10 C.F.R. §431.465(g)
10 C.F.R. §431.465(h)
7 Integral cartridge filter pool pumps None 10 C.F.R. §431.465(g)
10 C.F.R. §431.465(h)
8 Storable electric spa pumps None 10 C.F.R. §431.465(h) 9 Rigid electric spa pumps None 10 C.F.R. §431.465(h)
Information
811 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a pool pump:
(a) its type;
(b) its nominal motor power, expressed in watts;
(c) its nominal hydraulic power, expressed in watts;
(d) its total power, expressed in watts;
(e) in the case of a self-priming pool filter pump, a non-self-priming pool filter pump, a waterfall pump or a pressure cleaner booster pump, its weighted energy factor;
(f) in the case of a pool pump with an integral filter, information that indicates whether it has a separate or built-in timer;
(g) information that indicates whether it has freeze protection controls;
(h) in the case of a pool pump with freeze protection controls, information that indicates whether freeze protection is enabled or disabled; and
(i) in the case of a pool pump with freeze protection controls that are enabled, its default dry-bulb air temperature setting, default run-time and default motor speed.
DIVISION 15Air Compressors
Definitions
812 The following definitions apply in this Division.
- 10 C.F.R. §431.345
10 C.F.R. §431.345 means the table to section 431.345 to Subpart T, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §431.345)
- 10 C.F.R. Appendix A
10 C.F.R. Appendix A means Appendix A to Subpart T, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for Certain Air Compressors, as amended from time to time. (appendice A 10 C.F.R.)
- air compressor
air compressor means a lubricated rotary compressor that is designed to compress air, has an inlet open to the atmosphere or another source of air, is made up of one or more compression elements (bare compressors), one or more drivers, mechanical equipment to drive the compression elements and any ancillary equipment and has all of the following features:
(a) it is driven by a brushless three-phase electric motor;
(b) it is air- or liquid-cooled;
(c) it is fixed- or variable-speed;
(d) it has a full-load operating pressure that is greater than or equal to 0.52 MPa (75 psig) and less than or equal to 1.38 MPa (200 psig);
(e) it has a full-load actual volume flow rate that is greater than or equal to 0.99 m3/min (35 cfm) or has a motor whose nominal power is greater than or equal to 7.46 kW (10 HP); and
(f) it has a full-load actual volume flow rate that is less than or equal to 35.4 m3/min (1250 cfm) or is sold or supplied with a compressor motor whose nominal power is less than or equal to 149.14 kW (200 HP).
It does not include a liquid ring compressor, a reciprocating compressor or a rotary-type positive displacement compressor for use in the petroleum, petrochemical or natural gas industries. (compresseur d’air)
- compressor
compressor means a machine or apparatus that converts different types of energy into the potential energy of gas pressure for displacement and compression of gaseous media to any pressure value above atmospheric pressure and has a pressure ratio at full-load operating pressure greater than 1.3. (compresseur)
Energy-using product
813 (1) An air compressor is prescribed as an energy-using product.
Limit
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 814, an air compressor is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after July 1, 2026.
Energy efficiency standard
814 (1) The energy efficiency standard that applies to an air compressor is the minimum package isentropic efficiency set out for the applicable equipment class in 10 C.F.R. §431.345.
Testing standard
(2) An air compressor complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with the applicable testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix A.
Information
815 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Appendix A and provided to the Minister in respect of an air compressor:
(a) its equipment class;
(b) the air compressor motor nominal power, expressed in kilowatts (HP);
(c) its dimensionless full-load package isentropic efficiency or part-load package isentropic efficiency, as applicable;
(d) its full-load actual volume flow rate, expressed in m3/min (cfm);
(e) its full-load operating pressure, expressed in MPa (psig);
(f) its maximum full-flow operating pressure, expressed in MPa (psig);
(g) its pressure ratio at full-load operating pressure; and
(h) if any ancillary equipment that is not part of the air compressor package is installed for testing,
(i) a description of the ancillary equipment,
(ii) the manufacturer of the ancillary equipment and, if it is different than the manufacturer, the brand,
(iii) the model number of the ancillary equipment,
(iv) the serial number of the ancillary equipment, if any, and
(v) the input voltage, number of phases and input frequency of the ancillary equipment, if applicable.
— SOR/2025-110, s. 77
77 The Regulations are amended by adding, after Schedule 3, the Schedule 4 set out in the schedule to these Regulations.
SCHEDULE 4 / ANNEXE 4(Section 147 / article 147)Explanation for Elements on Portable Air Conditioner Energy Efficiency Label / Explication du contenu de l’étiquette indiquant l’efficacité énergétique des climatiseurs portables
SCHEDULE 4 (continued) / ANNEXE 4 (suite)
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