Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016
SOR/2016-311ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACT
Registration 2016-12-09
Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016
P.C. 2016-1111 2016-12-09Whereas, pursuant to section 26 of the Energy Efficiency ActFootnote a, a copy of the proposed Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016, substantially in the annexed form, was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on April 30, 2016;
Return to footnote aS.C. 1992, c. 36
Therefore, His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources, pursuant to sections 20Footnote b and 25 of the Energy Efficiency ActFootnote a, makes the annexed Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016.
Return to footnote bS.C. 2009, c. 8, s. 5Interpretation
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Definitions
1 (1) The following definitions apply in these Regulations.
Act
Act means the Energy Efficiency Act. (Loi)
adhesive tag
adhesive tag means a label that is attached to an energy-using product by at least two strips of adhesive that are located on opposite edges of the label. (étiquette adhésive)
AHRI
AHRI means the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute. (AHRI)
ANSI
ANSI means the American National Standards Institute. (ANSI)
ASHRAE
ASHRAE means the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE)
CGA
CGA means the Canadian Gas Association. (ACG)
CIE
CIE means the International Commission on Illumination. (CIE)
CSA
CSA means the Canadian Standards Association. (CSA)
flap tag
flap tag means a label whose top edge is attached to an energy-using product by one strip of adhesive. (vignette)
hang tag
hang tag means a label that is attached to an energy-using product by material that is looped around a section of the product so that the label hangs freely from the product. (étiquette volante)
household
household means manufactured or sold primarily for use in a dwelling. (domestique)
IEC
IEC means the International Electrotechnical Commission. (CEI)
IEEE
IEEE means the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. (IEEE)
IES
IES means the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. (IES)
mains power
mains power means an alternating current electric power source that is in a building and is less than or equal to a nominal 240-volt single-phase supply. (alimentation principale)
model number
model number means, in respect of any model of an energy-using product, the designator that is assigned to that model for the purposes of these Regulations and that distinguishes it from similar models. (numéro de modèle)
NEMA
NEMA means the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. (NEMA)
unique motor identifier
unique motor identifier means an identifier consisting of the information set out below, in the following sequence:
(a) the name of the manufacturer, in abbreviated form;
(b) the nominal power of the motor, expressed in kilowatts for an IEC design motor or in horsepower for a NEMA design motor;
(c) the number of poles; and
(d) a statement as to whether the motor is of open or enclosed construction. (identificateur unique du moteur)
Marginal note:Reference to energy-using product
(2) In these Regulations, a reference to an energy-using product is a reference to that product as defined in the Division or Subdivision associated with it.
Marginal note:Incorporated standards
(3) In these Regulations, a reference to an AHRI, ANSI, ASHRAE, CGA, CIE, CSA or IES standard is to be read as a reference to the standard as amended from time to time.
PART 1 General
Interpretation
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Definitions
2 The following definitions apply in this Part.
certification body
certification body means, in respect of an energy-using product, a body that is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada to operate a certification program in respect of the energy efficiency of the product. (organisme de certification)
verification mark
verification mark means, in respect of an energy-using product, a mark that is
(a) issued by a certification body to signify that the body has
(i) determined that the product complies with the applicable energy efficiency standard, and
(ii) if the product is one for which information must be provided to the Minister for the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, verified the information that is related to the product’s energy performance; or
(b) issued by a province to signify that the product complies with the province’s energy efficiency standard. (marque de vérification)
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Incorporated products
3 Unless otherwise specified by these Regulations, an energy-using product that is incorporated into another product remains an energy-using product for the purposes of these Regulations even if the other product is not an energy-using product.
Verification Mark
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Verification mark
4 (1) Subject to subsections (3) to (5), 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
(a) a certification body; or
(b) a province whose energy efficiency standard for the product is equivalent to or exceeds the energy efficiency standard prescribed for the product in these Regulations.
Marginal note:Location and visibility
(2) The verification mark must be readily visible on the surface of the energy-using product. However, in respect of a CFL, general service lamp, modified spectrum incandescent lamp, general service fluorescent lamp or general service incandescent reflector lamp, the verification mark may be on the exterior of the product’s package.
Marginal note:Exception — CFL
(3) A CFL is not required to be labelled with a verification mark if
(a) a laboratory that is accredited to test the energy performance of lighting products by either the Standards Council of Canada or the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program has verified the values for nominal power, luminous flux and correlated colour temperature provided to the Minister under subsection 439(1); and
(b) a laboratory that is referred to in paragraph (a), an A2LA certified laboratory or an ISO 9000 certified laboratory or manufacturing facility has
(i) if the life testing of the CFL is completed, verified the value for life provided to the Minister under subsection 439(1), or
(ii) if the life testing of the CFL is not completed, verified 40% of its design life and at that point in the testing not more than one unit in the test sample has failed.
Marginal note:Exception — external power supplies
(4) An external power supply is not required to be labelled with a verification mark if
(a) it is labelled with a mark in accordance with the U.S. Department of Energy publication entitled “International Efficiency Marking Protocol for External Power Supplies”, as amended from time to time;
(b) a certification body has verified the information related to the product’s energy performance that is provided to the Minister for the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act; and
(c) it is labelled with the same model number as that used when the information was verified.
Marginal note:Exception — general service lamps
(5) Until March 31, 2018, a general service lamp is not required to be labelled with a verification mark if a certification body
(a) has determined that the lamp complies with the applicable energy efficiency standard; and
(b) has verified the information related to the product’s energy performance that is provided to the Minister for the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act.
Provision of Information
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Prescribed information
5 (1) A dealer who, for the purpose of sale or lease, ships an energy-using product from one province to another or imports an energy-using product into Canada must, for the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, provide the following information to the Minister:
(a) the name of the product as prescribed in these Regulations;
(b) the brand name of the product, if any;
(c) the product’s model number or, in the case of a motor, the product’s model number or unique motor identifier;
(d) the name of the product’s manufacturer;
(e) one of the following, namely,
(i) the name of the certification body or province whose verification mark will be on the product or its package,
(ii) in the case of a CFL, the name of the laboratory referred to in paragraph 4(3)(a) and the name of the laboratory or manufacturing facility referred to in paragraph 4(3)(b),
(iii) in the case of an external power supply, the name of the certification body referred to in paragraph 4(4)(b), or
(iv) in the case of a general service lamp or modified spectrum incandescent lamp for which there is no energy efficiency standard, if a laboratory that is accredited to test the energy performance of lighting products by either the Standards Council of Canada or the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program has verified the information displayed on the product’s package, the name of that laboratory; and
(f) any other information that is prescribed in these Regulations to be provided to the Minister for the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act.
Marginal note:Manner and time
(2) The information must be provided electronically or by fax, hand delivery, courier or mail before the product is imported into Canada or shipped from one province to another.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:CFL life information
6 (1) Despite paragraph 5(1)(f), a dealer is not required to provide information related to the life of a CFL if
(a) at the time the information is to be provided the life testing of the product is not completed, but 40% of the product’s design life has been verified as described in subparagraph 4(3)(b)(ii); and
(b) the dealer provides the following information to the Minister together with the information provided under subsection 5(1):
(i) a statement indicating that 40% of the product’s design life has been verified,
(ii) the date on which life testing began,
(iii) the design life of the product, and
(iv) the number of hours of life that have been verified.
Marginal note:Verified CFL life
(2) Within 30 days after the day on which the life testing of the CFL is completed, the dealer must provide the Minister with the following information:
(a) the product’s life as verified; and
(b) the name of the laboratory or manufacturing facility that performed the verification, if it is different from the name provided under subparagraph 5(1)(e)(ii).
Information Pertaining to Imports
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Prescribed information
7 (1) A dealer who, for the purpose of sale or lease, imports an energy-using product into Canada must, for the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, provide the following information to the Minister:
(a) the name of the product as prescribed in these Regulations;
(b) the brand name of the product, if any;
(c) the product’s model number or, in the case of a motor, the product’s model number or unique motor identifier;
(d) the dealer’s address; and
(e) a statement as to whether the product is being imported
(i) for sale or lease in Canada without modification,
(ii) for sale or lease in Canada after being modified to comply with the applicable energy efficiency standard, or
(iii) for incorporation into any other product that is to be exported from Canada.
Marginal note:Manner and time
(2) The information must be provided by including it in any customs invoice or commercial invoice that is required to be provided in respect of the energy-using product under subsection 6(1) of the Accounting for Imported Goods and Payment of Duties Regulations and must be provided before the product is released under the Customs Act.
Exemptions from Certain Provisions of the Act
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Exemption — product to be modified
8 (1) A dealer is exempt from the application of paragraph 4(1)(a) of the Act if the dealer, for the purpose of modifying an energy-using product to comply with the applicable energy efficiency standard, ships the product from the province in which it was manufactured to another province or imports the product into Canada.
Marginal note:Requirements
(2) The dealer must
(a) ensure that the product is brought into compliance with the applicable energy efficiency standard within 90 days after the day on which the product is shipped or imported;
(b) despite subsection 5(2), provide the information referred to in subsection 5(1) within 120 days after the day on which the product is shipped or imported; and
(c) if requested by the Minister, provide the Minister with any other information that is necessary to establish that the product has been brought into compliance with the applicable energy efficiency standard.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Exemption — incorporation into product for export
9 A dealer is exempt from the application of sections 4 and 5 of the Act with respect to the shipment or importation of an energy-using product that is to be incorporated into any other product that is to be exported from Canada.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Exemption — product to be exported
10 A dealer is exempt from the application of sections 4 and 5 of the Act if the dealer, for the purpose of exporting the energy-using product from Canada, ships the product from the province in which it was manufactured to another province or imports the product into Canada.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Exemption — motors with same unique motor identifier
11 A dealer is exempt from the application of section 5 of the Act in respect of a motor if
(a) the information has been provided in respect of a motor that has the same unique motor identifier; and
(b) the motor is at least as energy efficient as the motor for which the information was provided.
PART 2 Energy-Using Products
DIVISION 1Household Appliances
Interpretation
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Definitions
12 The following definitions apply in this Division.
10 C.F.R. Appendix D2
10 C.F.R. Appendix D2 means Appendix D2 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 Clothes Dryers, as amended from time to time. (appendice D2 10 C.F.R.)
CSA C300-00
CSA C300-00 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C300-00 entitled Energy Performance and Capacity of Household Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Freezers. (CSA C300-00)
CSA C300-12
CSA C300-12 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C300-12 entitled Energy Performance and Capacity of Household Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, Freezers and Wine Chillers. (CSA C300-12)
CSA C300-15
CSA C300-15 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C300-15 entitled Energy Performance and Capacity of Household Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, Freezers and Wine Chillers. (CSA C300-15)
CSA C358-03
CSA C358-03 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C358-03 entitled Energy Consumption Test Methods for Household Electric Ranges. (CSA C358-03)
CSA C360-03
CSA C360-03 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C360-03 entitled Energy Performance, Water Consumption and Capacity of Household Clothes Washers. (CSA C360-03)
CSA C360-13
CSA C360-13 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C360-13 entitled Energy Performance, Water Consumption and Capacity of Household Clothes Washers. (CSA C360-13)
CSA C361-12
CSA C361-12 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C361-12 entitled Test Method for Measuring Energy Consumption and Drum Volume of Electrically Heated Household Tumble-Type Clothes Dryers. (CSA C361-12)
CSA C361-92
CSA C361-92 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C361-92 entitled Test Method for Measuring Energy Consumption and Drum Volume of Electrically Heated Household Tumble-Type Clothes Dryers. (CSA C361-92)
Labelling
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:EnerGuide label
13 (1) An energy-using product prescribed in any of Subdivisions A to G of this Division must be labelled in the form set out in Schedule 1.
Marginal note:Manner of labelling
(2) The label must be an adhesive tag, flap tag or hang tag that is attached to the product so that the tag is readily visible when the product is viewed from the front.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Paper — adhesive and flap tags
14 (1) The paper that is used for adhesive tags or flap tags must weigh, exclusive of the release liner and adhesive, not less than the equivalent of 26.31 kg (58 pounds) per 500 sheets measuring 63.5 cm (25 inches) by 96.52 cm (38 inches).
Marginal note:Adhesive — adhesive and flap tags
(2) The adhesive that is used to attach an adhesive tag or a flap tag to an energy-using product must
(a) render the tag easily removable from the product without the use of a tool or any liquid other than water; and
(b) have an adhesion capacity that is sufficient to prevent the tag from being dislodged from the product under normal handling conditions.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Paper — hang tags
15 (1) The paper that is used for hang tags must weigh not less than the equivalent of 49.9 kg (110 pounds) per 500 sheets measuring 64.77 cm (25.5 inches) by 77.47 cm (30.5 inches).
Marginal note:Attachment material — hang tags
(2) The material that is used to attach a hang tag to an energy-using product must be of sufficient strength to ensure that when gradual pressure is applied to the tag by pulling it away from the product, the tag will tear before the material breaks.
SUBDIVISION AClothes Dryers
The following provision is not in force.
Definition of clothes dryer
16 In this Subdivision, clothes dryer means a household tumble-type clothes dryer that is electrically operated.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Size category
17 For the purposes of these Regulations, the size category of a clothes dryer is
(a) compact, if it has a drum capacity of less than 125 L (4.4 cubic feet); or
(b) standard, if it has a drum capacity of 125 L (4.4 cubic feet) or more.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy-using product
18 (1) A clothes dryer is prescribed as an energy-using product.
Marginal note:Limit
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 13 to 15 and 19, a clothes dryer is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards
19 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to clothes dryers that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.
Marginal note:Testing standard
(2) A clothes dryer 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 clothes dryer as defined in section 16.
TABLE
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Item
Standard
Energy Efficiency Standard
Period of Manufacture
1
CSA C361-92
CSA C361-92, Table 8.1
On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2015
2
CSA C361-12 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2
CSA C361-12, Table 1
On or after January 1, 2015
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Information
20 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 clothes dryer described in column 1.
TABLE
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Item
Energy-using Product
Standard
Information
1
Clothes dryers manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2015
CSA C361-92
(a) size category;
(b) nominal voltage;
(c) capacity, in L, of clothes dryer’s drum;
(d) annual energy consumption in kWh;
(e) energy factor in kg/kWh; and
(f) drying controls the product has, namely, timed, auto-temp or auto-moisture.
2
Clothes dryers manufactured on or after January 1, 2015
CSA C361-12 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2
(a) size category;
(b) nominal voltage;
(c) capacity, in L, of clothes dryer’s drum;
(d) annual energy consumption in kWh;
(e) combined energy factor in kg/kWh; and
(f) drying controls the product has, namely, timed, auto-temp or auto-moisture.
SUBDIVISION BClothes Washers
The following provision is not in force.
Definition of clothes washer
21 In this Subdivision, clothes washer means an electrically operated clothes washer that does not require mechanical fastening to a floor or wall, is top- or front-loaded and has an internal control system that regulates the water temperature without the need for user intervention after the machine is set in operation.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Size category
22 For the purposes of these Regulations, the size category of a clothes washer is
(a) compact, if it has a container capacity of less than 45 L (1.6 cubic feet); or
(b) standard, if it has a container capacity of 45 L (1.6 cubic feet) or more.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy-using product
23 (1) A clothes washer is prescribed as an energy-using product.
Marginal note:Limits
(2) However, a clothes washer is not considered to be an energy-using product
(a) for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 24, unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995; and
(b) for the purposes of sections 13 to 15, unless it is a household clothes washer and it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards
24 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to clothes washers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.
Marginal note:Testing standard
(2) A clothes washer 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 clothes washer as defined in section 21.
TABLE
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Item
Energy-using Product
Standard
Energy Efficiency Standard
Period of Manufacture
1
Clothes washers
CSA C360-03
CSA C360-03, Table 9
On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2007
2
Clothes washers, other than household clothes washers
CSA C360-03
CSA C360-03, Table 10
On or after January 1, 2007 and before January 8, 2013
3
Clothes washers, other than household clothes washers
CSA C360-03
CSA C360-13, Table 11
On or after January 8, 2013 and before January 1, 2018
4
Clothes washers that are top-loaded, other than household clothes washers
CSA C360-13
Modified energy factor ≥ 38.23 L/kWh/cycle
On or after January 1, 2018
5
Clothes washers that are front-loaded, other than household clothes washers
CSA C360-13
Modified energy factor ≥ 56.63 L/kWh/cycle
On or after January 1, 2018
6
Household clothes washers
CSA C360-03
CSA C360-03, Table 10
On or after January 1, 2007 and before March 7, 2015
7
Household clothes washers
CSA C360-13
CSA C360-13, Table 9
On or after March 7, 2015 and before January 1, 2018
8
Household clothes washers
CSA C360-13
CSA C360-13, Table 10
On or after January 1, 2018
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Information
25 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 clothes washer described in column 1.
TABLE
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Item
Energy-using Product
Standard
Information
1
Clothes washers manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before March 7, 2015
CSA C360-03
(a) size category;
(b) capacity, in L, of clothes washer’s container;
(c) annual energy consumption in kWh;
(d) modified energy factor in L/kWh/cycle;
(e) water consumption factor in L/cycle/L;
(f) maximum wash temperature available, namely, ≤ 57.2°C or > 57.2°C;
(g) the wash/rinse temperature selections listed in Table 5 of CSA C360-03 the product has;
(h) water fill control system the product has, namely, manual or adaptive;
(i) rotational axis of clothes washer’s container, namely, horizontal or vertical; and
(j) method for payment the product has, if any.
2
Household clothes washers manufactured on or after March 7, 2015
CSA C360-13
(a) size category;
(b) capacity, in L, of clothes washer’s container;
(c) annual energy consumption in kWh;
(d) integrated modified energy factor in L/kWh/cycle;
(e) integrated water consumption factor in L/cycle/L;
(f) maximum wash temperature available, namely, ≤ 57.2°C or > 57.2°C;
(g) the wash/rinse temperature selections listed in Table 5 of CSA C360-13 the product has;
(h) water fill control system the product has, namely, manual or adaptive; and
(i) rotational axis of clothes washer’s container, namely, horizontal or vertical.
3
Clothes washers, other than household clothes washers, manufactured on or after March 7, 2015 and before January 1, 2018
CSA C360-03
(a) size category;
(b) capacity, in L, of clothes washer’s container;
(c) annual energy consumption in kWh;
(d) modified energy factor in L/kWh/cycle;
(e) water consumption factor in L/cycle/L;
(f) maximum wash temperature available, namely, ≤ 57.2°C or > 57.2°C;
(g) the wash/rinse temperature selections listed in Table 5 of CSA C360-03 the product has;
(h) water fill control system the product has, namely, manual or adaptive;
(i) rotational axis of clothes washer’s container, namely, horizontal or vertical; and
(j) method for payment the product has, if any.
4
Clothes washers, other than household clothes washers, manufactured on or after January 1, 2018
CSA C360-13
(a) size category;
(b) capacity, in L, of clothes washer’s container;
(c) annual energy consumption in kWh;
(d) modified energy factor in L/kWh/cycle;
(e) integrated water consumption factor in L/cycle/L;
(f) maximum wash temperature available, namely, ≤ 57.2°C or > 57.2°C;
(g) the wash/rinse temperature selections listed in Table 5 of CSA C360-13 the product has;
(h) water fill control system the product has, namely, manual or adaptive;
(i) rotational axis of clothes washer’s container, namely, horizontal or vertical; and
(j) method for payment the product has, if any.
SUBDIVISION CIntegrated Clothes Washer-Dryers
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Definitions
26 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.
combination clothes washer-dryer
combination clothes washer-dryer means a household appliance that has
(a) a clothes washer function and clothes dryer function that utilize the same drum;
(b) a common control panel for both functions; and
(c) one power source. (laveuse-sécheuse combinée)
integrated clothes washer-dryer
integrated clothes washer-dryer means
(a) a household appliance that consists of a clothes washer component and a clothes dryer component located above, below or beside it, that is powered by one power source and that has its control panel located on one of the components; or
(b) a combination clothes washer-dryer. (laveuse-sécheuse)
V
V means
(a) in the case of an integrated clothes washer-dryer that is not a combination clothes washer-dryer, the volumes, expressed in litres, of the basket for the clothes washer component and of the drum for the clothes dryer component; or
(b) in the case of an integrated clothes washer-dryer that is a combination clothes washer-dryer, the volume, expressed in litres, of the drum. (V)
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Size category — other than combination clothes washer-dryer
27 (1) For the purposes of these Regulations, the size category of an integrated clothes washer-dryer that is not a combination clothes washer-dryer is
(a) compact, if it has a clothes dryer component with a drum capacity of less than 125 L (4.4 cubic feet) and a clothes washer component with a basket capacity of less than 45 L (1.6 cubic feet); or
(b) standard, if it has a clothes dryer component with a drum capacity of 125 L (4.4 cubic feet) or more and a clothes washer component with a basket capacity of 45 L (1.6 cubic feet) or more.
Marginal note:Size category — combination clothes washer-dryer
(2) For the purposes of these Regulations, the size category of an integrated clothes washer-dryer that is a combination clothes washer is
(a) compact, if it has a drum capacity of less than 45 L (1.6 cubic feet); or
(b) standard, if it has a drum capacity of 45 L (1.6 cubic feet) or more.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Type
28 For the purposes of these Regulations, an integrated clothes washer-dryer is one of the following types, namely, combination, over/under or side-by-side.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy-using product
29 (1) An integrated clothes washer-dryer is prescribed as an energy-using product.
Marginal note:Limit
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 13 to 15 and 30, an integrated clothes washer-dryer is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards
30 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to integrated clothes washer-dryers that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.
Marginal note:Testing standard
(2) An integrated clothes washer-dryer complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 1 that are applicable to an integrated clothes washer-dryer as defined in section 26.
TABLE
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Item
Standard
Energy Efficiency Standard
Period of Manufacture
1
CSA C360-03 for clothes washer function
CSA C361-92 for clothes dryer function
CSA C360-03, Table 9, for clothes washer function
CSA C361-92, Table 8.1, for clothes dryer function
On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2007
2
CSA C360-03 for clothes washer function
CSA C361-92 for clothes dryer function
CSA C360-03, Table 10, for clothes washer function
CSA C361-92, Table 8.1, for clothes dryer function
On or after January 1, 2007 and before March 7, 2015
3
CSA C360-13 for clothes washer function
CSA C361-12 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2 for clothes dryer function
CSA C360-13, Table 9, for clothes washer function
CSA C361-12, Table 1, for clothes dryer function
On or after March 7, 2015 and before January 1, 2018
4
CSA C360-13 for clothes washer function
CSA C361-12 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2 for clothes dryer function
CSA C360-13, Table 10, for clothes washer function
CSA C361-12, Table 1, for clothes dryer function
On or after January 1, 2018
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Information
31 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of an integrated clothes washer-dryer described in column 1.
TABLE
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Item
Energy-using Product
Standard
Information
1
Integrated clothes washer-dryers manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before March 7, 2015
CSA C360-03 for clothes washer function
CSA C361-92 for clothes dryer function
(a) type and size category;
(b) V;
(c) annual energy consumption, in kWh, for clothes washer function and clothes dryer function;
(d) modified energy factor in L/kWh/cycle for clothes washer function;
(e) energy factor in kg/kWh for clothes dryer function;
(f) water consumption factor in L/cycle/L;
(g) maximum water temperature available, namely, ≤ 57.2°C or > 57.2°C;
(h) which of the wash/rinse temperature
selections listed in Table 5 of CSA C360-03 the product has;
(i) water fill control system the product has, namely, manual or adaptive; and
(j) drying controls the product has, namely, timed, auto-temp or auto-moisture.
2
Integrated clothes washer-dryers manufactured on or after March 7, 2015
CSA C360-13 for clothes washer function
CSA C361-12 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2 for clothes dryer function
(a) type and size category;
(b) V;
(c) annual energy consumption, in kWh, for clothes washer function and clothes dryer function;
(d) integrated modified energy factor in L/kWh/cycle for clothes washer function;
(e) combined energy factor in kg/kWh for clothes dryer function;
(f) integrated water consumption factor in L/cycle/L;
(g) maximum water temperature available, namely, ≤ 57.2°C or > 57.2°C;
(h) which of the wash/rinse temperature
selections listed in Table 5 of CSA C360-13 the product has;
(i) water fill control system the product has, namely, manual or adaptive; and
(j) drying controls the product has, namely, timed, auto-temp or auto-moisture.
SUBDIVISION DDishwashers
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Definitions
32 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.
CSA C373-04
CSA C373-04 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C373-04 entitled Energy Consumption Test Methods and Limits for Household Dishwashers. (CSA C373-04)
CSA C373-14
CSA C373-14 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C373-14 entitled Energy Performance and Water Consumption of Household Dishwashers. (CSA C373-14)
dishwasher
dishwasher means an electrically operated automatic household dishwasher. (lave-vaisselle)
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Size category
33 For the purposes of these Regulations, the size category of a dishwasher is
(a) compact, if it has a capacity of less than eight place settings and six serving pieces; or
(b) standard, if it has a capacity that is equal to or greater than eight place settings and six serving pieces.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Type
34 For the purposes of these Regulations, a dishwasher is one of the following types:
(a) built-in, if it is designed to be permanently connected to a water and electric supply in a dwelling; or
(b) portable, if it is designed not to be permanently connected to a water and electric supply in a dwelling.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Labelling — total annual energy consumption
35 In respect of a dishwasher that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2010, a reference to “annual energy consumption” in Schedule 1 is to be read as a reference to “total annual energy consumption”.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy-using product
36 (1) A dishwasher is prescribed as an energy-using product.
Marginal note:Limit
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 13 to 15 and 37, a dishwasher is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards
37 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to dishwashers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.
Marginal note:Testing standard
(2) A dishwasher 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 dishwasher as defined in section 32.
TABLE
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Item
Energy-using Product
Standard
Energy Efficiency Standard
Period of Manufacture
1
Dishwashers
CSA C373-04
CSA C373-04, Table 2
On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2010
2
Dishwashers that are standard
CSA C373-04
Total annual energy consumption ≤ 355 kWh
On or after January 1, 2010 and before May 30, 2013
3
Dishwashers that are standard
CSA C373-14
Total annual energy consumption ≤ 307 kWh
On or after May 30, 2013
4
Dishwashers that are compact
CSA C373-04
Total annual energy consumption ≤ 260 kWh
On or after January 1, 2010 and before May 30, 2013
5
Dishwashers that are compact
CSA C373-14
Total annual energy consumption ≤ 222 kWh
On or after May 30, 2013
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Information
38 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 and provided to the Minister in respect of a dishwasher described in column 1 and, if applicable, the information must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2.
TABLE
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Item
Energy-using Product
Standard
Information
1
Dishwashers manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2010
CSA C373-04, for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (d)
(a) type and size category;
(b) volume, in L, of hot water used;
(c) annual energy consumption in kWh;
(d) energy factor in cycles/kWh; and
(e) drying option the product has, namely, heat dry or heat on/heat off.
2
Dishwashers manufactured on or after January 1, 2010 and before May 30, 2013
CSA C373-04, for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (e)
(a) type and size category;
(b) volume, in L, of hot water used;
(c) total annual energy consumption in kWh;
(d) annual standby energy consumption in kWh;
(e) energy factor in cycles/kWh; and
(f) drying option the product has, namely,
(i) power-dry with fan and heat on,
(ii) power-dry with fan on and heat off, or
(iii) power-dry off.
3
Dishwashers manufactured on or after May 30, 2013
CSA C373-14, for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (d)
(a) type and size category;
(b) volume, in L, of hot water used;
(c) total annual energy consumption in kWh;
(d) annual standby energy consumption in kWh; and
(e) drying option the product has, namely,
(i) power-dry with fan and heat on,
(ii) power-dry with fan on and heat off, or
(iii) power-dry off.
SUBDIVISION ERefrigerators and Combination Refrigerator-Freezers
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Definitions
39 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.
combination refrigerator-freezer
combination refrigerator-freezer means a household combination refrigerator-freezer that has
(a) a defrost system, including a compressor-cycled automatic defrost system; and
(b) a capacity of 1 100 L (39 cubic feet) or less. (réfrigérateur-congélateur)
compressor-cycled automatic defrost system
compressor-cycled automatic defrost system means a defrost system in which the defrosting action for the refrigerated spaces occurs using the natural warming of the evaporator and that is automatically initiated when the compressor is cycled on and automatically terminated when the compressor is cycled off. (dispositif de dégivrage automatique à cycle du compresseur)
refrigerator
refrigerator means a household refrigerator that has a capacity of 1 100 L (39 cubic feet) or less and that has a defrost system, including a compressor-cycled automatic defrost system. It includes a wine chiller but does not include a household refrigerator that uses an absorption refrigeration system. (réfrigérateur)
Type 5A combination refrigerator-freezer
Type 5A combination refrigerator-freezer means a combination refrigerator-freezer that is manufactured on or after December 31, 2005, is capable of dispensing ice through the cabinet door and is equipped with a bottom-mounted freezer and an automatic defrost system. (réfrigérateur-congélateur de type 5A)
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Size category
40 For the purposes of these Regulations, the size category of a refrigerator or combination refrigerator-freezer is the capacity range set out below within which the actual size of the product falls or that is closest to the actual size of the product:
(a) less than 70.80 L (2.5 cubic feet);
(b) 70.80 to 124.61 L (2.5 to 4.4 cubic feet);
(c) 127.44 to 181.25 L (4.5 to 6.4 cubic feet);
(d) 184.08 to 237.89 L (6.5 to 8.4 cubic feet);
(e) 240.73 to 294.53 L (8.5 to 10.4 cubic feet);
(f) 297.37 to 351.18 L (10.5 to 12.4 cubic feet);
(g) 354.01 to 407.82 L (12.5 to 14.4 cubic feet);
(h) 410.65 to 464.46 L (14.5 to 16.4 cubic feet);
(i) 467.29 to 521.10 L (16.5 to 18.4 cubic feet);
(j) 523.93 to 577.74 L (18.5 to 20.4 cubic feet);
(k) 580.57 to 634.38 L (20.5 to 22.4 cubic feet);
(l) 637.21 to 691.02 L (22.5 to 24.4 cubic feet);
(m) 693.85 to 747.66 L (24.5 to 26.4 cubic feet);
(n) 750.50 to 804.30 L (26.5 to 28.4 cubic feet);
(o) 807.14 to 860.95 L (28.5 to 30.4 cubic feet); or
(p) 863.66 to 1 100 L (30.5 to 39.0 cubic feet).
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Type
41 For the purposes of these Regulations, a refrigerator or combination refrigerator-freezer is one of the following types:
(a) if it was manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2008, a type described in any of the product types (1) to (7) and (11) to (15) of Table 1 to CSA C300-00 or a Type 5A combination refrigerator-freezer; or
(b) if it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2008, a type described in any of the product types (1) to (7), (11) to (15), (19) and (20) of Table 1 to CSA C300-12.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy-using products
42 (1) Refrigerators and combination refrigerator-freezers are prescribed as energy-using products.
Marginal note:Limit
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 13 to 15 and 43, a refrigerator or combination refrigerator-freezer is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards
43 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to refrigerators and combination refrigerator-freezers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.
Marginal note:Testing standard — refrigerators
(2) A refrigerator complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a refrigerator as defined in section 39.
Marginal note:Testing standard — combination-refrigerator freezers
(3) A combination refrigerator-freezer complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a combination-refrigerator freezer as defined in section 39.
TABLE
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Item
Energy-using Product
Standard
Energy Efficiency Standard
Period of Manufacture
1
Refrigerators and combination refrigerator-freezers, other than Type 5A combination refrigerator-freezers
CSA C300-00
CSA C300-00, Table 1, column B
On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2008
2
Type 5A combination refrigerator-freezers
CSA C300-00
Annual energy consumption ≤ (0.18 × adjusted volume) + 539
On or after December 31, 2005 and before January 1, 2008
3
Refrigerators and combination refrigerator-freezers
CSA C300-12
CSA C300-12, Table 1
On or after January 1, 2008 and before September 15, 2014
4
Refrigerators and combination refrigerator-freezers
CSA C300-15
CSA C300-15, Table 1
On or after September 15, 2014
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Information
44 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a refrigerator or combination refrigerator-freezer:
(a) its type;
(b) the volume of its fresh food compartment;
(c) the volume of its freezer compartment, if any;
(d) its adjusted volume; and
(e) its annual energy consumption, expressed in kilowatt hours.
Marginal note:Standard
(2) The information must be collected in accordance with one of the following standards:
(a) CSA C300-00, if the product was manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2008;
(b) CSA C300-12, if the product was manufactured on or after January 1, 2008 and before September 15, 2014; or
(c) CSA C300-15, if the product is manufactured on or after September 15, 2014.
SUBDIVISION FFreezers
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Definitions
45 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.
freezer
freezer means a household freezer that has a capacity of 850 L (30 cubic feet) or less. (congélateur)
Type 10A chest freezer
Type 10A chest freezer means a chest freezer that is manufactured on or after December 31, 2003, is accessible from the top and is equipped with an automatic defrost system. (congélateur coffre de type 10A)
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Size category
46 For the purposes of these Regulations, the size category of a freezer is the capacity range set out below within which the actual size of the product falls or that is closest to the actual size of the product:
(a) less than 155.76 L (5.5 cubic feet);
(b) 155.76 to 209.57 L (5.5 to 7.4 cubic feet);
(c) 212.40 to 266.21 L (7.5 to 9.4 cubic feet);
(d) 269.04 to 322.85 L (9.5 to 11.4 cubic feet);
(e) 325.68 to 379.49 L (11.5 to 13.4 cubic feet);
(f) 383.32 to 436.13 L (13.5 to 15.4 cubic feet);
(g) 438.96 to 492.77 L (15.5 to 17.4 cubic feet);
(h) 495.60 to 549.41 L (17.5 to 19.4 cubic feet);
(i) 552.24 to 606.05 L (19.5 to 21.4 cubic feet);
(j) 608.88 to 662.69 L (21.5 to 23.4 cubic feet);
(k) 665.52 to 719.33 L (23.5 to 25.4 cubic feet);
(l) 722.16 to 775.97 L (25.5 to 27.4 cubic feet);
(m) 778.80 to 832.61 L (27.5 to 29.4 cubic feet); or
(n) 835.44 to 850 L (29.5 to 30.0 cubic feet).
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Type
47 For the purposes of these Regulations, a freezer is one of the following types:
(a) if it was manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2008, a type described in any of the product types (8) to (10) and (16) to (18) of Table 1 to CSA C300-00 or a Type 10A chest freezer; or
(b) if it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2008, a type described in any of the product types (8) to (10A) and (16) to (18) of Table 1 to CSA C300-12.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy-using product
48 (1) A freezer is prescribed as an energy-using product.
Marginal note:Limit
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 13 to 15 and 49, a freezer is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards
49 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to freezers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.
Marginal note:Testing standard
(2) A freezer complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a freezer as defined in section 45.
TABLE
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Item
Energy-using Product
Standard
Energy Efficiency Standard
Period of Manufacture
1
Freezers other than Type 10A chest freezers
CSA C300-00
CSA C300-00, Table 1, column B
On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2008
2
Type 10A chest freezers
CSA C300-00
Annual energy consumption ≤ (0.52 × adjusted volume) + 211.5
On or after December 31, 2003 and before January 1, 2008
3
Freezers
CSA C300-12
CSA C300-12, Table 1
On or after January 1, 2008 and before September 15, 2014
4
Freezers
CSA C300-15
CSA C300-15, Table 1
On or after September 15, 2014
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Information
50 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a freezer:
(a) its type;
(b) its total refrigerated volume;
(c) its adjusted volume;
(d) its annual energy consumption, expressed in kilowatt hours; and
(e) its ice freezing capacity, expressed in kilograms per 24 hours.
Marginal note:Standard
(2) The information must be collected in accordance with one of the following standards:
(a) CSA C300-00, if the product was manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2008;
(b) CSA C300-12, if the product was manufactured on or after January 1, 2008 and before September 15, 2014; or
(c) CSA C300-15, if the product is manufactured on or after September 15, 2014.
SUBDIVISION GElectric Ranges
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Definitions
51 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.
conventional cooking top
conventional cooking top means a cooking top that is not a modular cooking top. (table de cuisson traditionnelle)
E
E means energy consumption, expressed in kilowatt hours per month. (E)
electric range
electric range means a household electric range. It does not include a portable range that is designed for an electrical supply of 120 V or a microwave oven. (cuisinière électrique)
modular cooking top
modular cooking top means a cartridge that consists of at least one surface element and that can be plugged into a receptacle on the surface of an electric range. (table de cuisson modulaire)
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Size category
52 For the purposes of these Regulations, the size category of an electric range that has at least one surface element and at least one oven is one of the following, based on the product’s exterior width:
(a) 60.96 cm (24 inches);
(b) 76.2 cm (30 inches);
(c) 91.44 cm (36 inches); or
(d) 121.92 cm (48 inches).
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Type
53 For the purposes of these Regulations, an electric range is one of the following types:
(a) if it has at least one oven, either self-cleaning or non-self-cleaning; and
(b) if it has no oven, all models.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy-using product
54 (1) An electric range is prescribed as an energy-using product.
Marginal note:Limit
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 13 to 15 and 55, an electric range is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards
55 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to electric ranges described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.
Marginal note:Testing standard
(2) An electric range complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C358-03 that are applicable to an electric range as defined in section 51.
TABLE
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Item
Energy-using Product
Energy Efficiency Standard
Period of Manufacture
1
Electric ranges that have at least one surface element and at least one oven
E ≤ 0.93 V + 14.3
On or after February 3, 1995 and before August 1, 2003
2
Electric ranges that have at least one surface element and at least one oven
CSA C358-03, clause 8(a)
On or after August 1, 2003
3
Electric ranges that have at least one oven but no surface elements
E ≤ 38
On or after February 3, 1995 and before August 1, 2003
4
Electric ranges that have at least one oven but no surface elements
CSA C358-03, clause 8(c)
On or after August 1, 2003
5
Electric ranges that are counter-mounted and have at least one surface element on a conventional cooking top but have no oven
E ≤ 34
On or after February 3, 1995 and before August 1, 2003
6
Electric ranges that are counter-mounted and have at least one surface element on a modular cooking top but have no oven
E ≤ 43
On or after February 3, 1995 and before August 1, 2003
7
Electric ranges that are counter-mounted and have at least one surface element but have no oven
CSA C358-03, clause 8(b)
On or after August 1, 2003
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Information
56 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 2 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with CSA C358-03 and provided to the Minister in respect of an electric range described in column 1.
TABLE
Column 1
Column 2
Item
Energy-using Product
Information
1
Electric ranges that have at least one surface element and at least one oven and that were manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before August 1, 2003
(a) type and size category;
(b) volume, in L, of usable oven space;
(c) annual energy consumption in kWh;
(d) cooking top the product has, namely, conventional or modular; and
(e) information that indicates whether product is free-standing or built-in.
2
Electric ranges that have at least one surface element and at least one oven and that are manufactured on or after August 1, 2003
(a) type and size category;
(b) volume, in L, of usable oven space;
(c) annual energy consumption in kWh;
(d) oven configuration, namely, single oven or double oven;
(e) baking mode the product has, namely, normal bake or normal bake with forced convection;
(f) information that indicates whether product is free-standing or built-in; and
(g) annual clock energy consumption in kWh.
3
Electric ranges that have at least one oven but no surface element and that were manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before August 1, 2003
(a) volume, in L, of usable oven space for each oven;
(b) annual energy consumption in kWh;
(c) oven configuration, namely, single oven, double oven or double oven with microwave upper oven; and
(d) information that indicates whether product is built-in or wall-mounted.
4
Electric ranges that have at least one oven but no surface element and that are manufactured on or after August 1, 2003
(a) type;
(b) volume, in L, of usable oven space for each oven;
(c) exterior oven width;
(d) annual energy consumption in kWh;
(e) oven configuration, namely, single oven, double oven or double oven with microwave upper oven;
(f) baking mode the product has, namely, normal bake or normal bake with forced convection;
(g) information that indicates whether product is built-in or wall-mounted; and
(h) annual clock energy consumption in kWh.
5
Electric ranges that are counter-mounted, have at least one surface element but no oven and were manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before August 1, 2003
(a) annual energy consumption in kWh; and
(b) cooking top configuration, namely, conventional or modular.
6
Electric ranges that are counter-mounted, have at least one surface element but no oven and are manufactured on or after August 1, 2003
(a) annual energy consumption in kWh;
(b) exterior oven width; and
(c) annual clock energy consumption in kWh.
SUBDIVISION HGas Ranges
The following provision is not in force.
Definition of gas range
57 In this Subdivision, gas range means a household propane or natural gas range that has an electrical power source, is used for food preparation and provides at least one of the following functions:
(a) surface cooking;
(b) oven cooking; and
(c) broiling.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy-using product
58 (1) A gas range is prescribed as an energy-using product.
Marginal note:Limit
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 59, a gas range is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy efficiency standard
59 The energy efficiency standard that applies to a gas range is that it must not have a continuously burning pilot light.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Information
60 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C358-03 and provided to the Minister in respect of a gas range:
(a) the volume of usable oven space, expressed in litres;
(b) information that indicates whether the product is built-in or free-standing; and
(c) the broiler configuration, namely, open or closed.
SUBDIVISION IDehumidifiers
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Definitions
61 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.
CSA C749-07
CSA C749-07 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C749-07 entitled Performance of Dehumidifiers. (CSA C749-07)
CSA C749-94
CSA C749-94 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C749-94 entitled Performance of Dehumidifiers. (CSA C749-94)
dehumidifier
dehumidifier means a factory-assembled electric device that removes moisture from the air, is mechanically refrigerated and has a water removal capacity of not more than 87.5 L/day (185 U.S. pints/day). (déshumidificateur)
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy-using product
62 (1) A dehumidifier is prescribed as an energy-using product.
Marginal note:Limit
(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 63, a dehumidifier is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998.
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards
63 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to dehumidifiers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.
Marginal note:Testing standard
(2) A dehumidifier 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 dehumidifier as defined in section 61.
TABLE
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Item
Energy-using Product
Standard
Energy Efficiency Standard
Period of Manufacture
1
Dehumidifiers
CSA C749-94
CSA C749-94, clause 4.2
On or after December 31, 1998 and before October 1, 2007
2
Dehumidifiers
CSA C749-07
CSA C749-07, Table 1
On or after October 1, 2007 and before October 1, 2012
3
Dehumidifiers that have a water removal capacity of ≤ 16.6 L/day
CSA C749-07
Energy factor ≥ 1.35 L/kWh
On or after October 1, 2012
4
Dehumidifiers that have a water removal capacity of > 16.6 L/day but ≤ 21.3 L/day
CSA C749-07
Energy factor ≥ 1.5 L/kWh
On or after October 1, 2012
5
Dehumidifiers that have a water removal capacity of > 21.3 L/day but ≤ 25.5 L/day
CSA C749-07
Energy factor ≥ 1.6 L/kWh
On or after October 1, 2012
6
Dehumidifiers that have a water removal capacity of > 25.5 L/day but ≤ 35.5 L/day
CSA C749-07
Energy factor ≥ 1.7 L/kWh
On or after October 1, 2012
7
Dehumidifiers that have a water removal capacity of > 35.5 L/day
CSA C749-07
Energy factor ≥ 2.5 L/kWh
On or after October 1, 2012
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Information
64 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 dehumidifier described in column 1.
TABLE
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Item
Energy-using Product
Standard
Information
1
Dehumidifiers manufactured before October 1, 2007
CSA C749-94
(a) water removal capacity, in L/day; and
(b) energy factor, in L/kWh.
2
Dehumidifiers manufactured on or after October 1, 2007
CSA C749-07
(a) water removal capacity, in L/day;
(b) energy factor, in L/kWh; and
(c) standby power, in watts.
[65 to 106 reserved]
DIVISION 2Air Conditioners, Condensing Units and Chillers
Interpretation
The following provision is not in force.
Marginal note:Definitions
107 The following definitions apply in this Division.
CSA C656-05
CSA C656-05 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C656-05 entitled Performance Standard for Split-System and Single-Package Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. (CSA C656-05)
CSA C656-14
CSA C656-14 means the CSA standard CSA-C656-14 entitled Performance Standard for Split-System and Single-Package Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. (CSA C656-14)
CSA C746-06
CSA C746-06 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C746-06 entitled Performance Standard for Rating Large and Single Packaged Vertical Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. (CSA C746-06)
CSA C746-98
CSA C746-98 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C746-98 entitled Performance Standard for Rating Large Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. (CSA C746-98)
small-duct and high-velocity
small-duct and high-velocity, with respect to a single package central air conditioner or a split-system central air conditioner, means one that has an indoor blower and coil combination that
(a) produces at least 300 Pa (1.2 inches of water) external static pressure when operated at an air volume rate of 104 to 165 L/s (220 to 350 cubic feet/minute) per nominal ton of cooling; and
(b) uses room outlets that produce velocities greater than 5 m/s (1,000 feet/minute) and that each have an area less than 39 cm2 (6 square inches). (à grand débit et à petits conduits)
SUBDIVISION ARoom Air Conditioners
The following provision is not in force.
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 C370
CSA C370 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C370-09 entitled Cooling Performance of Portable Air Conditioners. (CSA C370)
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 means the mode in which a room air conditioner, while connected to mains power, provides no air circulation and cannot be switched into another mode with a remote control unit, internal signal or internal timer. (mode arrêt)
on mode
on mode means the mode in which a room air conditioner, while connected to mains power, cools or heats the conditioned space or circulates air with its fan or blower. (mode marche)
portable air conditioner
portable air conditioner means a single package air conditioner, with or without mounted wheels, that is portable and that
(a) is represented by the configurations shown in Table 1 of CSA C370; and
(b) has a cooling capacity of less than 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h). (climatiseur portatif)
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 means the mode in which a room air conditioner, while connected to mains power, provides no air circulation, but can be switched into another mode with a remote control unit, internal signal or internal timer. (mode veille)
The following provision is not in force.
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.
The following provision is not in force.
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 category set out in column 2 of the table to section 112.
The following provision is not in force.
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.
The following provision is not in force.
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 described in column 1 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 the standard in the following circumstances:
(a) if it was manufactured before June 1, 2014, when it is tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C368.1 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108; or
(b) if it is manufactured on or after June 1, 2014, when the CEER is calculated in accordance with subsection (3).
Marginal note:Calculation of CEER
(3) In respect of a room air conditioner that is manufactured on or after June 1, 2014, compliance with the energy efficiency standard is to be determined by calculating the CEER in accordance with one of the following formulae:
(a) if the product has standby mode or off mode, but not both, the CEER must be calculated as follows:
CEER = (3 412 × A × 750) / (B × 750 + C × 5 115)
where
A
is the product’s cooling capacity, expressed in kilowatts, derived by testing the product in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C368.1 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108,
B
is the product’s on mode power, expressed in watts, derived by testing the product in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C368.1 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108, and
C
is the product’s standby mode power or off mode power, as applicable, expressed in watts, derived by testing the product in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C62301 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108; or
(b) if the product has both standby mode and off mode, the CEER must be calculated as follows:
CEER = (3 412 × A × 750) / (B × 750 + C × 2 557.5 + D × 2 557.5)
where
A
is the product’s cooling capacity, expressed in kilowatts, derived by testing the product in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C368.1 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108,
B
is the product’s on mode power, expressed in watts, derived by testing the product in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C368.1 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108,
C
is the product’s standby mode power, expressed in watts, derived by testing the product in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C62301 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108, and
D
is the product’s off mode power, expressed in watts, derived by testing the product in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C62301 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108.
TABLE
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Item
Energy-using Product
Energy Efficiency Standard
Period of Manufacture
1
Room air conditioners
CSA C368.1, Table 2, second column
On or after February 3, 1995 and before June 1, 2014
2
Room air conditioners that are louvred without reverse cycle
(a) product that has a cooling capacity category of < 2.3 kW (8,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 11.0;
(b) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 2.3 kW (8,000 Btu/h) but < 4.1 kW (14,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 10.9;
(c) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 4.1 kW (14,000 Btu/h) but < 5.9 kW (20,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 10.7;
(d) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 5.9 kW (20,000 Btu/h) but < 8.2 kW (28,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.4; or
(e) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 8.2 kW (28,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 10.55 kW (36,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.0.
On or after June 1, 2014
3
Room air conditioners that are louvred with reverse cycle
(a) product that has a cooling capacity category of < 5.9 kW (20,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.8; or
(b) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 5.9 kW (20,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 10.55 kW (36,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.3.
On or after June 1, 2014
4
Room air conditioners that are non-louvred without reverse cycle
(a) product that has a cooling capacity category of < 2.3 kW (8,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 10.0;
(b) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 2.3 kW (8,000 Btu/h) but < 3.2 kW (11,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.6;
(c) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 3.2 kW (11,000 Btu/h) but < 4.1 kW (14,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.5;
(d) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 4.1 kW (14,000 Btu/h) but < 5.9 kW (20,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.3; or
(e) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 5.9 kW (20,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 10.55 kW (36,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.4.
On or after June 1, 2014
5
Room air conditioners that are non-louvered with reverse cycle
(a) product that has a cooling capacity category of < 4.1 kW (14,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.3; or
(b) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 4.1 kW (14,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 10.55 kW (36,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 8.7.
On or after June 1, 2014
6
Room air conditioners that are casement-only
CEER ≥ 9.5
On or after June 1, 2014
7
Room air conditioners that are casement-slider
CEER ≥ 10.4
On or after June 1, 2014
The following provision is not in force.
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
Standard
Information
1
Room air conditioners manufactured before June 1, 2014
CSA 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.
2
Room air conditioners manufactured on or after June 1, 2014
CSA 368.1, for information set out in paragraph (b)
Subsection 112(3) of these Regulations, for information set out in paragraph (c)
(a) type;
(b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h); and
(c) the product’s CEER.
The following provision is not in force.
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.
The following provision is not in force.
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
The following provision is not in force.
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)
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)
The following provision is not in force.
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.
The following provision is not in force.
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 or evaporation
(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 or 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
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
3
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
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 C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0
IEER ≥ 11.2
On or after January 1, 2010
5
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
6
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
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 C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0
IEER ≥ 11.2
On or after January 1, 2010
8
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
9
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
10
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
TABLE 2
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Item
Energy-using Product
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
3
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
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 C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for IEER
Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0
IEER ≥ 11.2
On or after January 1, 2010
5
Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and
