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Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (SOR/2016-311)

Regulations are current to 2024-03-06 and last amended on 2023-06-21. Previous Versions

PART 2Energy-Using Products (continued)

DIVISION 5Boilers (continued)

SUBDIVISION AGas Boilers (continued)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A gas boiler is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, a gas boiler is not considered to be an energy-using product

    • (a) for the purpose of section 4 unless

      • (i) it is a household gas boiler that is manufactured on or after June 30, 1999, or

      • (ii) it is a commercial gas boiler that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2025; and

    • (b) for the purposes of sections 5 and 317 unless

      • (i) it is a household gas boiler that is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998, or

      • (ii) it is a commercial gas boiler that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2025.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — household

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 1 to this section apply to household gas boilers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard — household

    (2) A household gas boiler 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 boiler as defined in section 315.

  • Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — commercial

    (3) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of Table 2 to this section apply to commercial gas boilers described in column 1 that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2025.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard — commercial

    (4) A commercial gas boiler complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix A that are applicable to a gas boiler as defined in section 315.

    TABLE 1

    ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    Energy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Household gas boilers that are intended for low pressure steam systemsCGA P.2Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 75%On or after December 31, 1998 and before September 1, 2010
    2Household gas boilers that are intended for low pressure steam systemsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 80%

    No continuously burning pilot light

    On or after September 1, 2010 and before January 15, 2021
    2.1Household gas boilers that are intended for low pressure steam systemsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency, standby power and off-mode power

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 82%

    No continuously burning pilot light

    Standby power ≤ 8 W

    Off-mode power ≤ 8 W

    On or after January 15, 2021
    3Household gas boilers that are intended for hot water systemsCGA P.2Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 80%On or after December 31, 1998 and before September 1, 2010
    4Household gas boilers that are intended for hot water systemsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 82%

    No continuously burning pilot light

    On or after September 1, 2010 and before September 1, 2012
    5Household gas boilers that are intended for hot water systems and have tankless domestic water heating coilsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 82%

    No continuously burning pilot light

    On or after September 1, 2012 and before July 1, 2023
    5.1Household gas boilers that are intended for hot water systems and have tankless domestic water heating coilsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency, standby power and off-mode power

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 90%

    No continuously burning pilot light

    Standby power ≤ 9 W

    Off-mode power ≤ 9 W

    On or after July 1, 2023
    6Household gas boilers that are intended for hot water systems and do not have tankless domestic water heating coilsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 82%

    No continuously burning pilot light

    Equipped with automatic water temperature adjustment device and not operable without the device

    On or after September 1, 2012 and before July 1, 2023
    7Household gas boilers that are intended for hot water systems and do not have tankless domestic water heating coilsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency, standby power and off-mode power

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 90%

    No continuously burning pilot light

    Equipped with automatic water temperature adjustment device and not operable without the device

    Standby power ≤ 9 W

    Off-mode power ≤ 9 W

    On or after July 1, 2023

    TABLE 2

    ItemColumn 1Column 2
    Energy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Commercial gas boilers that have an input rate of ≥ 87.92 kW (300,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) and are intended for hot water systemsThermal efficiency ≥ 90%
    2Commercial gas boilers that have an input rate of > 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 2 930.71 kW (10,000,000 Btu/h) and are intended for hot water systemsCombustion efficiency ≥ 90%
    3Commercial gas boilers that have an input rate of ≥ 87.92 kW (300,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) and are intended for low pressure steam systemsThermal efficiency ≥ 81%
    4Commercial gas boilers that have an input rate of > 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 2 930.71 kW (10,000,000 Btu/h) and are intended for low pressure steam systemsThermal efficiency ≥ 82%

Marginal note:Information

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

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardInformation
1Household gas boilers manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 and before September 1, 2010CGA P.2
  • (a) type of fuel used;

  • (b) type of central heating system for which product is intended;

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

  • (d) annual fuel utilization efficiency.

2Household gas boilers manufactured on or after September 1, 2010 and before January 15, 2021 and intended for low pressure steam systemsCSA P.2
  • (a) type of fuel used;

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

  • (c) annual fuel utilization efficiency.

3Household gas boilers manufactured on or after January 15, 2021 and intended for low pressure steam systemsCSA P.2
  • (a) type of fuel used;

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

  • (c) annual fuel utilization efficiency;

  • (d) standby power, in W; and

  • (e) off-mode power, in W.

4Household gas boilers, other than those intended for low pressure steam systems, manufactured on or after September 1, 2010 and before July 1, 2023CSA P.2 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)
  • (a) type of fuel used;

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

  • (c) annual fuel utilization efficiency; and

  • (d) if product is manufactured on or after September 1, 2012 and before July 1, 2023,

  • (i) information that indicates whether product has tankless domestic water heating coils, and

  • (ii) type of automatic water temperature adjustment device it has, if any.

5Household gas boilers, other than those intended for low pressure steam systems, manufactured on or after July 1, 2023CSA P.2 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)
  • (a) type of fuel used;

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

  • (c) annual fuel utilization efficiency;

  • (d) standby power, in W;

  • (e) off-mode power, in W;

  • (f) information that indicates whether product has tankless domestic water heating coils; and

  • (g) type of automatic water temperature adjustment device it has, if any.

6Commercial gas boilers manufactured on or after January 1, 202510 C.F.R. Appendix A
  • (a) type of central heating system for which product is intended;

  • (b) maximum heat input nominal capacity, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (c) thermal efficiency or, if product has an input rate of > 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 2 930.71 kW (10,000,000 Btu/h) and is intended for hot water systems, combustion efficiency.

SUBDIVISION BOil-Fired Boilers

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA B212

CSA B212 means the CSA standard CSA-B212-93 entitled Seasonal Energy Utilization Efficiencies of Oil-Fired Furnaces and Boilers. (CSA B212)

oil-fired boiler

oil-fired boiler means a boiler that is intended for application in a low pressure steam, or hot water, central heating system, has an input rate of less than 2 930.71 kW (10,000,000 Btu/h) and is

  • (a) exclusively oil-fired; or

  • (b) capable of being fired, at the choice of the user, by either oil or another fuel. (chaudière à mazout)

Marginal note:Type

 For the purpose of these Regulations, an oil-fired boiler is one of the following types:

  • (a) household, if it has an input rate of less than 87.92 kW (300,000 Btu/h); or

  • (b) commercial, if it is has an input rate of greater than or equal to 87.92 kW (300,000 Btu/h) but not more than 2 930.71 kW (10,000,000 Btu/h).

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) An oil-fired boiler is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, an oil-fired boiler is not considered to be an energy-using product

    • (a) for the purpose of section 4, unless

      • (i) it is a household oil-fired boiler that is manufactured on or after June 30, 1999, or

      • (ii) it is a commercial oil-fired boiler that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2025; and

    • (b) for the purposes of sections 5 and 321, unless

      • (i) it is a household oil-fired boiler that is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998, or

      • (ii) it is a commercial oil-fired boiler that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2025.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — household

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 1 to this section apply to household oil-fired boilers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard — household

    (2) A household oil-fired boiler 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 boiler as defined in section 319.

  • Marginal note:Energy-efficiency standards — commercial

    (3) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of Table 2 to this section apply to commercial oil-fired boilers described in column 1 that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2025.

  • Marginal note:Testing Standard — commercial

    (4) A commercial oil-fired boiler complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix A that are applicable to an oil-fired boiler as defined in section 319.

    TABLE 1

    ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    Energy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Household oil-fired boilersCSA B212Seasonal energy utilization efficiency ≥ 80%On or after December 31, 1998 and before September 1, 2010
    2Household oil-fired boilers that are intended for low pressure steam systemsASHRAE 103Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 82%On or after September 1, 2010 and before January 15, 2021
    2.1Household oil-fired boilers that are intended for low pressure steam systemsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency, standby power and off-mode power

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 85%

    Standby power ≤ 11 W

    Off-mode power ≤ 11 W

    On or after January 15, 2021
    3Household oil-fired boilers that are intended for hot water systemsASHRAE 103Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 84%On or after September 1, 2010 and before September 1, 2012
    4Household oil-fired boilers that are intended for hot water systems and have tankless domestic water heating coilsASHRAE 103Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 84%On or after September 1, 2012 and before January 15, 2021
    4.1Household oil-fired boilers that are intended for hot water systems and have tankless domestic water heating coilsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency, standby power and off-mode power

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 86%

    Standby power ≤ 11 W

    Off-mode power ≤ 11 W

    On or after January 15, 2021
    5Household oil-fired boilers that are intended for hot water systems and do not have tankless domestic water heating coilsASHRAE 103 for annual fuel utilization efficiency

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency‍ ≥ 84%

    Equipped with automatic water temperature adjustment device and not operable without the device

    On or after September 1, 2012 and before January 15, 2021
    6Household oil-fired boilers that are intended for hot water systems and do not have tankless domestic water heating coilsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency, standby power and off-mode power

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 86%

    Equipped with automatic water temperature adjustment device and not operable without the device

    Standby power ≤ 11 W

    Off-mode power ≤ 11 W

    On or after January 15, 2021

    TABLE 2

    ItemColumn 1Column 2
    Energy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Commercial oil-fired boilers that have an input rate of ≥ 87.92 kW (300,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) and are intended for hot water systemsThermal efficiency ≥ 87%
    2Commercial oil-fired boilers that have an input rate of > 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 2 930.71 kW (10,000,000 Btu/h) and are intended for hot water systemsCombustion efficiency ≥ 88%
    3Commercial oil-fired boilers that have an input rate of ≥ 87.92 kW (300,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) and are intended for low pressure steam systemsThermal efficiency ≥ 84%
    4Commercial oil-fired boilers that have an input rate of > 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 2 930.71 kW (10,000,000 Btu/h) and are intended for low pressure steam systemsThermal efficiency ≥ 85%
 

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