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

Regulations are current to 2024-11-11 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

 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

 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CSA C370[Repealed, SOR/2019-163, s. 15]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off mode[Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 18]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on mode[Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 18]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portable air conditioner[Repealed, SOR/2019-163, s. 15]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standby mode[Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 18]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

 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

 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

  •  (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

  •  (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 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1CSA C368.1CSA C368.1, Table 2, second columnOn or after February 3, 1995 and before June 1, 2014
    2CSA C368.1-14CSA C368.1-14, table 1, second columnOn or after June 1, 2014

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 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 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardInformation
1Room air conditioners manufactured before June 1, 2014CSA C368.1, for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (d)
  • (a) type;

  • (b) power input;

  • (c) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (d) energy efficiency ratio.

2Room air conditioners manufactured on or after June 1, 2014

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

  • (a) type;

  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (c) the product’s CEER.

Marginal note:Form of labelling

 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

 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

 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

  •  (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

  •  (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 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.3On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    2Large 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
    3Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.2

    IEER ≥ 12.9

    On or after January 1, 2018
    4Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.7On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    5Large 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
    6Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

    IEER ≥ 12.4

    On or after January 1, 2018
    7Large 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
    8Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.0

    IEER ≥ 11.6

    On or after January 1, 2018
    9Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.1On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    10Large 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
    11Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

    IEER ≥  12.7

    On or after January 1, 2018
    12Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.5On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    13Large 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
    14Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8

    IEER ≥ 12.2

    On or after January 1, 2018
    15Large 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
    16Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.8

    IEER ≥ 11.4

    On or after January 1, 2018

    TABLE 2

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.5On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    2Large 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
    3Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.1

    IEER ≥ 11.7

    On or after January 1, 2018
    4Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    5Large 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
    6Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.5

    IEER ≥ 11.2

    On or after January 1, 2018
    7Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.3On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    8Large 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
    9Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.9

    IEER ≥ 11.5

    On or after January 1, 2018
    10Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    11Large 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
    12Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.3

    IEER ≥ 11.0

    On or after January 1, 2018
    13Large 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
    14Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.4

    IEER ≥ 11.1

    On or after January 1, 2018
    15Large 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
    16Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.2

    IEER ≥ 10.9

    On or after January 1, 2018

    TABLE 3

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.5On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    2Large 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
    3Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.1

    IEER ≥ 11.7

    On or after January 1, 2018
    4Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    5Large 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
    6Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0

    IEER ≥ 11.2

    On or after January 1, 2018
    7Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.3On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    8Large 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
    9Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.9

    IEER ≥ 11.5

    On or after January 1, 2018
    10Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    11Large 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
    12Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.8

    IEER ≥ 11.0

    On or after January 1, 2018
    13Large 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
    14Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.9

    IEER ≥ 11.1

    On or after January 1, 2018
    15Large 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
    16Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.7

    IEER ≥ 10.9

    On or after January 1, 2018
 

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