Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (SOR/2016-311)
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Regulations are current to 2024-11-26 and last amended on 2024-03-27. Previous Versions
PART 2Energy-Using Products (continued)
DIVISION 2Air Conditioners, Condensing Units and Chillers (continued)
Interpretation (continued)
Marginal note:Type
107.1 For the purposes of these Regulations, a central air conditioner manufactured on or after January 1, 2023 is one of the following types:
(a) single package, other than space-constrained;
(b) space-constrained single package;
(c) split system, other than space-constrained or small-duct and high-velocity;
(d) small-duct and high-velocity split-system; or
(e) space-constrained split-system.
SUBDIVISION ARoom Air Conditioners
Marginal note:Definitions
108 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.
- 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)
- CSA C368.1
CSA C368.1 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C368.1-M90 entitled Performance Standard for Room Air Conditioners. (CSA C368.1)
- CSA C368.1-14
CSA C368.1-14 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C368.1-14 entitled Energy performance of room air conditioners. (CSA C368.1-14)
- CSA C370
CSA C370[Repealed, SOR/2019-163, s. 15]
- CSA C62301
CSA C62301 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C62301:11 entitled Household Electrical Appliances – Measurement of Standby Power. (CSA C62301)
- off mode
off mode[Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 18]
- on mode
on mode[Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 18]
- portable air conditioner
portable air conditioner[Repealed, SOR/2019-163, s. 15]
- room air conditioner
room air conditioner means a single-phase electric air conditioner that has a cooling capacity of 10.55 kW (36,000 Btu/h) or less. It does not include a packaged terminal air conditioner, a portable air conditioner or a single package vertical air conditioner. (climatiseur individuel)
- standby mode
standby mode[Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 18]
Marginal note:Type
109 For the purposes of these Regulations, a room air conditioner is one of the following types:
(a) 120 V louvred with reverse cycle;
(b) 120 V louvred without reverse cycle;
(c) 120 V non-louvred with reverse cycle;
(d) 120 V non-louvred without reverse cycle;
(e) 120 V casement-only;
(f) 120 V casement-slider;
(g) 240 V louvred with reverse cycle;
(h) 240 V louvred without reverse cycle;
(i) 240 V non-louvred with reverse cycle;
(j) 240 V non-louvred without reverse cycle;
(k) 240 V casement-only; or
(l) 240 V casement-slider.
Marginal note:Cooling capacity category
110 For the purposes of these Regulations, the cooling capacity category of a room air conditioner is
(a) if the product was manufactured before June 1, 2014, the applicable cooling capacity range set out in Table 2 of CSA C368.1; or
(b) if the product is manufactured on or after June 1, 2014, the applicable cooling capacity range set out in Table 1 of CSA C368.1-14.
Marginal note:Energy-using product
111 (1) A room air conditioner is prescribed as an energy-using product.
Marginal note:Limit
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 13 to 15 and 112, a room air conditioner is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.
Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards
112 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to room air conditioners that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.
Marginal note:Testing standard
(2) A room air conditioner complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 1 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108.
TABLE
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard Period of Manufacture 1 CSA C368.1 CSA C368.1, Table 2, second column On or after February 3, 1995 and before June 1, 2014 2 CSA C368.1-14 CSA C368.1-14, table 1, second column On or after June 1, 2014
Marginal note:Information
113 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 or provision set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of a room air conditioner described in column 1.
TABLE
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Energy-using Product | Testing Standard | Information |
| 1 | Room air conditioners manufactured before June 1, 2014 | CSA C368.1, for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (d) |
|
| 2 | Room air conditioners manufactured on or after June 1, 2014 | CSA 368.1-14, for information set out in paragraphs (b) and (c) |
|
Marginal note:Form of labelling
114 A room air conditioner must be labelled
(a) if it was manufactured before June 1, 2014, in the form set out in Schedule 2; or
(b) if it is manufactured on or after June 1, 2014, in the form set out in Schedule 3.
Marginal note:Manner of labelling
115 The label must either be displayed on the principal display panel of the product’s package or must be one of the following:
(a) an adhesive tag that meets the requirements of section 14 and that is attached to the product or the principal display panel of its package;
(b) a flap tag that meets the requirements of section 14 and that is attached to the product; or
(c) a hang tag that meets the requirements of section 15 and that is attached to the product.
SUBDIVISION BLarge Air Conditioners
Marginal note:Definitions
116 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.
- AHRI 340/360
AHRI 340/360 means the AHRI standard ANSI/AHRI 340/360-2007 entitled Performance Rating of Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment. (AHRI 340/360)
- CSA C746-17
CSA C746-17 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C746-17 entitled Energy performance rating for large and single packaged vertical air conditioners and heat pumps. (CSA C746-17)
- IEER
IEER means the integrated energy efficiency ratio, expressed in British thermal units per watt hour, that constitutes a single number cooling part-load efficiency metric of a large air conditioner. (IEER)
- large air conditioner
large air conditioner means a commercial or industrial unitary air conditioner with a cooling capacity of at least 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h) but less than 223 kW (760,000 Btu/h). It does not include a single package vertical air conditioner. (climatiseur de grande puissance)
Marginal note:Energy-using product
117 (1) A large air conditioner is prescribed as an energy-using product.
Marginal note:Limits
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 118, a large air conditioner is not considered to be an energy-using product unless
(a) in the case of a large air conditioner with a cooling capacity of less than 70 kW, it is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998; and
(b) in the case of a large air conditioner with a cooling capacity of 70 kW or more, it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2010.
Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — cooled by air
118 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 1 to this section apply to large air conditioners that are cooled by air and described in column 1 and that are manufactured during the period set out in column 4.
Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — cooled by water
(2) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 2 to this section apply to large air conditioners that are cooled by water and described in column 1 and that are manufactured during the period set out in column 4.
Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — cooled by evaporation
(2.1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 3 to this section apply to large air conditioners that are cooled by evaporation and described in column 1 and that are manufactured during the period set out in column 4.
Marginal note:Testing standard
(3) A large air conditioner 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 a large air conditioner as defined in section 116.
TABLE 1
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard Period of Manufacture 1 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.3 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010 2 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.2
IEER ≥ 11.4
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 3 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.2
IEER ≥ 12.9
On or after January 1, 2018 4 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.7 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010 5 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0
IEER ≥ 11.2
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 6 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0
IEER ≥ 12.4
On or after January 1, 2018 7 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.0
IEER ≥ 10.1
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 8 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.0
IEER ≥ 11.6
On or after January 1, 2018 9 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.1 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010 10 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0
IEER ≥ 11.2
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 11 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0
IEER ≥ 12.7
On or after January 1, 2018 12 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.5 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010 13 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8
IEER ≥ 11.0
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 14 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8
IEER ≥ 12.2
On or after January 1, 2018 15 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.8
IEER ≥ 9.9
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 16 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.8
IEER ≥ 11.4
On or after January 1, 2018 TABLE 2
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard Period of Manufacture 1 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.5 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010 2 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.5
IEER ≥ 11.7
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 3 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.1
IEER ≥ 11.7
On or after January 1, 2018 4 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010 5 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0
IEER ≥ 11.2
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 6 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.5
IEER ≥ 11.2
On or after January 1, 2018 7 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.3 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010 8 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.3
IEER ≥ 11.5
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 9 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.9
IEER ≥ 11.5
On or after January 1, 2018 10 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010 11 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8
IEER ≥ 11.0
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 12 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.3
IEER ≥ 11.0
On or after January 1, 2018 13 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0
IEER ≥ 11.1
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 14 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.4
IEER ≥ 11.1
On or after January 1, 2018 15 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8
IEER ≥ 10.9
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 16 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.2
IEER ≥ 10.9
On or after January 1, 2018 TABLE 3
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Item Energy-using Product Testing Standard Energy Efficiency Standard Period of Manufacture 1 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.5 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010 2 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.5
IEER ≥ 11.7
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 3 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.1
IEER ≥ 11.7
On or after January 1, 2018 4 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010 5 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0
IEER ≥ 11.2
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 6 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0
IEER ≥ 11.2
On or after January 1, 2018 7 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.3 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010 8 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.3
IEER ≥ 11.5
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 9 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.9
IEER ≥ 11.5
On or after January 1, 2018 10 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-98 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8 On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010 11 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8
IEER ≥ 11.0
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 12 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.8
IEER ≥ 11.0
On or after January 1, 2018 13 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0
IEER ≥ 11.1
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 14 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.9
IEER ≥ 11.1
On or after January 1, 2018 15 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8
IEER ≥ 10.9
On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018 16 Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-17 Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.7
IEER ≥ 10.9
On or after January 1, 2018
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