Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 152, Number 49: Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016

December 8, 2018

Statutory authority
Energy Efficiency Act

Sponsoring department
Department of Natural Resources

REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS STATEMENT

(This statement is not part of the Regulations.)

Executive summary

Issues: Greenhouse gases are primary contributors to climate change, which has an impact on Canada's economy and environment. Canada's building sector represents a significant portion of national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions given the amount of energy used to heat space and water and the amount of electricity this sector consumes from the grid. National policies and strategies such as the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, Build Smart – Canada's Buildings Strategy, and the recent report from the Generation Energy Council demonstrate the Government of Canada's commitments to improve energy efficiency standards for appliances and equipment and take action on climate change. The Government of Canada remains committed to reducing regulatory burden, continuing to support the Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council's efforts to harmonize regulations between Canada and the United States, given the integrated nature of the markets. Achieving these commitments will provide benefits to Canadians through energy cost savings and improved environmental outcomes, which lead to increased productivity, competitiveness and energy affordability.

Since 2011, the United States Department of Energy has implemented changes to its regulations across several product categories. To reduce unnecessary regulatory differences, support cross-border trade and investment, and, ultimately, reduce costs for citizens, businesses and economies, it is necessary to implement amendments to the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016. This proposed amendment (the Amendment) is the third in a series of four amendments designed to remove all unnecessary regulatory differences between Canada and the United States that occurred since 2011.

In December 2016, First Ministers adopted the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, which presents the country's plan to reduce GHG emissions to at least 30% below 2005 levels by 2030, grow the economy, and build resilience to a changing climate. Further mitigation efforts are needed to support the achievement of Canada's GHG emissions reduction target.

Description: The Amendment would introduce or update minimum energy performance standards, testing standards, and reporting requirements to improve the energy efficiency of nine residential and commercial product categories, two of which are not currently regulated federally. Specifically, the Amendment is designed to (a) introduce minimum energy performance standards, labelling and reporting requirements for two new product categories; (b) introduce more stringent minimum energy performance standards and/or update testing standards for six currently regulated product categories; and (c) introduce reporting requirements for one new product category.

Cost-benefit statement: It is estimated that the Amendment would result in an annual reduction of 0.33 megatonnes of GHG emissions by 2030. The benefits and costs associated with the Amendment have been estimated using a methodology consistent with that of previous modifications to the Energy Efficiency Regulations and the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016, and of other energy efficiency regulators, such as the United States Department of Energy. Based on this methodology, the present value of net benefits of the Amendment is estimated to be $818 million by 2030, with total benefits exceeding total costs by more than three to one. By 2030, the present value of benefits and costs from the Amendment is estimated to be $1.15 billion and $335 million, respectively. On an annualized average basis, this equates to benefits and costs of $116 million and $34 million, respectively.

The quantified benefits have been calculated as the sum of the energy savings and the benefits of reductions in GHG emissions over the service life of products shipped by 2030. The quantified costs include incremental technology costs to meet the more stringent standards, administrative costs and costs to Government associated with regulatory implementation.

While not quantified as part of this analysis, energy efficiency improvements also provide broader economic and non-energy benefits. For example, businesses benefit from energy and operating cost savings, which can increase productivity and competitiveness. Households benefit from increased comfort, improved air quality, and reduced noise resulting from higher performance products.

"One-for-One" Rule and small business lens: The Amendment is considered an "IN" under the "One-for-One" Rule. It would increase the administrative burden by $55,508 in annualized average administrative costs to affected businesses.

The Amendment would impact seven small Canadian manufacturers of affected products. The majority of these seven manufacturers are not expected to face incremental costs, as they already manufacture products that comply with the proposed requirements and demonstrate compliance with similar requirements already in force in other jurisdictions. Small manufacturers that are expected to incur incremental costs have been engaged in consultations, but have not raised any compliance issues associated with the size of their respective companies.

Domestic and international coordination and cooperation: Implementation of the Amendment would reduce unnecessary regulatory differences between Canada and the United States, consistent with binational commitments made under the Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council, and the commitments made by the Prime Minister of Canada and the President of the United States in 2016. It would also support the objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and the United States Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs regarding the CanadaUnited States Regulatory Cooperation Council, signed in June 2018, by seeking to foster alignment of federal regulations where feasible and appropriate. Domestically, the Amendment would reduce regulatory differences that currently exist between federal and provincial regulations for certain product categories, such as ceiling fans and clean water pumps.

Background

In 1992, Parliament passed Canada's Energy Efficiency Act (the Act). The Act provides for the making and enforcement of regulations requiring energy-using products that are imported or shipped inter-provincially for the purpose of sale or lease to meet minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) footnote 1 for product labelling and for the promotion of energy efficiency and alternative energy use, including the collection of data and statistics on energy use.

The Energy Efficiency Regulations were introduced in 1995 as a means to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada. In 2016, the Energy Efficiency Regulations were repealed and replaced to remove references to obsolete and out-of-date standards and improve the organization of the regulatory text and became the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (the Regulations). The Regulations prescribe MEPS for certain consumer and commercial energy-using products. They also prescribe labelling requirements for certain products to disclose and compare the energy use of a given product model relative to others in their category. They are regularly amended to introduce new energy-using products and to update existing requirements.

Since most energy-using products must cross provincial or international borders to reach their markets, federally prescribed MEPS are an effective tool to raise the level of energy efficiency in Canada. Prescribed MEPS are one component of Canada's program to reduce GHG emissions and energy consumption associated with energy-using products because they eliminate the least efficient products from the market. Natural Resources Canada also administers the ENERGY STAR® labelling program, which sets voluntary specifications for 75 product categories and identifies the top 15 to 30% of energy efficiency performers, making the choice of energy-efficient products simple for households and businesses.

When combined, MEPS and labelling programs drive product innovation through cycles of continuous improvement. Increasing the stringency of MEPS eliminates the least efficient products from the market while increasing the levels that must be met for a product to be certified as ENERGY STAR®, and encourages manufacturers to produce affordable high-efficiency products that households and businesses will recognize as good choices to lower their energy costs. MEPS and labelling programs are among the most cost-effective GHG emissions reduction policies and are the cornerstone of energy efficiency and climate change programs in more than 80 countries. footnote 2

Policy context

Canada committed to reduce its GHG emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by signing the Paris Agreement in 2015. Building on this commitment, First Ministers agreed to take ambitious action in support of meeting or exceeding this target. They also agreed that a collaborative approach between provincial, territorial, and federal governments is important to reduce GHG emissions and to enable sustainable economic growth.

Since August 2014, Canada and the United States have worked toward a goal of aligning new and updated energy efficiency standards and testing standards for energy-using appliances and equipment through enhanced information sharing and a cooperative development and implementation process, to the extent practicable and permitted by law within the context of the Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council.footnote 3

In December 2016, First Ministers adopted the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, which presents the country's plan to meet its GHG emissions reduction targets, grow the economy, and build resilience to a changing climate. The plan outlines an approach for the building sector footnote 4 that consists of four elements: (1) making new buildings more energy efficient; (2) retrofitting existing buildings, as well as fuel switching; (3) supporting building codes and energy-efficient housing in Indigenous communities; and (4) improving energy efficiency for appliances and equipment.

In June 2018, the Generation Energy Council released a report that highlighted the important role that energy efficiency can play in reducing GHG emissions in Canada.footnote 5 According to this report, fully one-third of Canada's emission reduction target could be met through improvements in energy efficiency, which would also make Canadian businesses more competitive internationally and leave more money in consumers' pockets. These conclusions are supported by an Efficiency Canada report on the economic impacts of energy efficiency, which showed that implementing strong energy efficiency programs will increase Canada's gross domestic product and job growth.footnote 6

Issues

GHGs are primary contributors to climate change, which has an impact on Canada's economy and environment. Carbon dioxide, a by-product of fossil fuel consumption, has been identified as the most significant GHG.

The building sector is a significant contributor to Canada's GHG emissions. This sector accounted for about 17% of national GHG emissions in 2014. The level of emissions in the building sector is impacted by the energy-using equipment it contains. For instance, products that combust fuel to generate heat lead to direct carbon dioxide emissions at the site, while products that consume electricity contribute to GHG emissions at the point of electricity generation.

GHG emissions from Canadian homes declined by 1 Mt between 2005 and 2015, and are projected to decline by a further 3 Mt between 2015 and 2030. This is despite an expected 36% increase (or 4.4 million) in the number of Canadian households (a key driver of residential emissions growth) between 2005 and 2030. GHG emissions from Canada's commercial buildings increased by 1 Mt between 2005 and 2015, and are expected to remain relatively constant through 2030, despite an expected 32% increase in floor space from 2005 to 2030. footnote 7

While technologies exist in the Canadian market to provide incremental reductions in GHG emissions and energy consumption in the building sector, there are market failures that lead to consumers making economic or environmental choices with respect to energy efficiency that are less than optimal. These include a lack of awareness and information available to consumers regarding energy-saving opportunities and actual energy use, a lack of capacity within organizations to understand and manage energy use, and split incentives (e.g. landlords may not purchase efficient equipment if tenants pay the energy bill).

In 2011, the Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council stated that unnecessary regulatory differences and duplicative actions hinder cross-border trade and investment and ultimately impose a cost on citizens, businesses and economies. footnote 8 Since 2011, the U.S. Department of Energy has implemented changes to its regulations across several product categories, by applying energy efficiency standards to new product categories, increasing the stringency of energy efficiency standards for some currently regulated product categories, and updating test procedures. These changes have not all been made in Canada, which has resulted in an increasing number of unnecessary regulatory differences.

Regulatory action is required to address these issues, given that voluntary measures will not be sufficient to phase out some low-efficiency product models from the Canadian market. It is also required to address unnecessary regulatory differences between Canada and the United States.

Objectives

The goals of the Amendment are to

The desired outcomes of the Amendment are as follows:

Description

In March 2017, Natural Resources Canada published a notice of intent to inform stakeholders that the Department was initiating the development of a regulatory amendment to introduce or increase the stringency of MEPS for 17 product categories. A subsequent decision was taken to address these product categories through two separate, sequential regulatory proposals. Product categories that were identified in the notice of intent but are not included in the Amendment were addressed in a previous regulatory proposal published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on October 20, 2018.footnote 9

The Amendment aims to achieve the following: (a) introduce MEPS, labelling and rep orting requirements for two new product categories; (b) introduce more stringent MEPS and/or update testing standards for six currently regulated product categories; and (c) introduce reporting requirements for one new product category. The Amendment would come into force six months after the date of publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II.

For the new product categories, import reports and energy efficiency reports would be required for the first time. The information requirements in the energy efficiency reports will be aligned to the extent possible with what is submitted in the United States.

The following changes to the Regulations are being proposed.

(A) Introduce MEPS, labelling and reporting requirements for two new product categories

Clean water pumps

Clean water pumps are used in commercial and industrial applications. They move clean water by physical or mechanical action, and may be part of a pumping system that includes other mechanical equipment, drivers and controls. Clean water pumps covered by the scope of this amendment include end suction close-coupled pumps; end suction frame mounted with own bearings pumps; inline pumps; radially split, multi-stage, vertical inline diffuser casing pumps; and submersible turbine pumps.

For clean water pumps manufactured on or after January 27, 2020, the Amendment would set the MEPS at levels that will apply on that same date in the United States. Performance would be measured in accordance with testing standards aligned with those of the United States.

Miscellaneous refrigeration products

Miscellaneous refrigeration products (MRPs) are used in residential applications and are designed for the cooling and storage of wine, food and other beverages. This new subcategory would include residential wine coolers that are already regulated (under wine chillers in the subcategory of refrigerators) and the scope would be expanded to cover coolers and combination cooler refrigeration products. For MRPs manufactured on or after October 28, 2019, the Amendment would set the MEPS at levels that will apply on that same date in the United States. Performance would be measured in accordance with testing standards aligned with those of the United States. Similar to the residential wine coolers, the coolers and combination cooler refrigeration products would be required to carry an EnerGuide Label.

(B) Introduce more stringent MEPS and/or update testing standards for six currently regulated product categories

Ceiling fans

Ceiling fans are suspended from the ceiling and circulate air via the rotation of fan blades. For ceiling fans manufactured on or after January 21, 2020, the Amendment would set the MEPS applicable to air flow efficiency at levels that will apply on that same date in the United States. Performance would be measured in accordance with testing standards aligned with those of the United States.

Central air conditioners and heat pumps (single package central air conditioner, split-system central air conditioner, single package heat pumps and split-system heat pumps)

Central air conditioners and heat pumps are single-phase and three-phase air-source air conditioners and heat pumps, with a rated capacity of less than 19 kW (65 000 Btu/h). These include single package, split system, ductless, space-constrained, and small-duct, high-velocity air conditioners and heat pumps used in residential and small commercial applications.

For central air conditioners and heat pumps under 19 kW (65 000 Btu/h) manufactured on or after January 1, 2017, the Amendment would set the MEPS applicable to off-mode energy consumption at levels that are currently in place in the United States. Performance would be measured in accordance with testing standards aligned with those of the United States.

Chillers

Chillers are used in large commercial and institutional buildings to provide space cooling by removing heat from a liquid, usually water, which is then used to provide the cooling needs of the building.

For chillers manufactured on or after December 31, 2019, the Amendment would set the MEPS at levels that are currently in place in Ontario and in the U.S. states that have adopted the ASHRAE standard. Performance would be measured in accordance with testing standards aligned with those used in the United States and Ontario.

Refrigerated vending machines

Refrigerated vending machines are used in commercial applications to cool bottled or canned beverages and dispense them upon payment. Refrigerated vending machines that contain both a refrigerated and non-refrigerated compartment separated by a solid partition would also be subject to the Regulations.

For refrigerated vending machines that have been manufactured on or after January 8, 2019, the Amendment would set the MEPS at levels that will apply on that same date in the United States. Performance would be measured in accordance with testing standards aligned with those of the United States.

Single package vertical air conditioners and heat pumps

Single package vertical air conditioners (SPVACs) are air-cooled commercial single packaged equipment that provide space cooling and may or may not provide heating. Single package vertical heat pumps (SPVHPs) are air-cooled commercial single packaged equipment that provide both space cooling and heating. SPVACs and SPVHPs have their major components arranged vertically and are generally used in modular classrooms, office buildings and telecommunications shelters. Performance in cooling (SPVACs and SPVHPs) and heating (SPVHPs only) would be measured in accordance with testing standards aligned with those of the United States:

Walk-in coolers and freezers

Walk-in coolers and freezers are enclosed commercial refrigerated storage spaces less than 278.71 m2 (3 000 ft2) that can be walked into. Walk-in coolers are designed to operate above 0 °C and walk-in freezers are designed to operate below 0 °C.

For walk-in coolers and freezers that have been manufactured on or after July 10, 2020, the Amendment would set the MEPS at levels that will apply on that same date in the United States. Performance would be measured in accordance with testing standards aligned with those of the United States.

(C) Introduce reporting requirements for one new product category

Portable air conditioners

Portable air conditioners (PACs) are residential self-contained portable systems that deliver cooled, conditioned air to a single room and include single and dual duct. They include a source of refrigeration and may include additional means for air circulation and heating. They typically sit on the floor and come with an installation kit for quick set up.

For PACs manufactured on or after October 1, 2017, the Amendment would require the submission of energy efficiency reports and importation reports. Performance would be measured in accordance with testing standards aligned with those of the United States.

Regulatory and non-regulatory options considered

Maintaining the status quo

GHG emissions from Canadian homes are projected to decline by 8% between 2005 and 2030. During this same time frame, emissions from commercial buildings are projected to stay constant. Given Canada's commitment to reducing GHG emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by 2030 and the fact that Canada's building sector accounts for approximately 17% of national emissions, maintaining the status quo would not contribute incremental reductions towards the achievement of this goal. It would also lead to missed opportunities to reduce energy consumption, leaving households and businesses with higher energy costs for heating associated with the building sector.

Since 2011, the U.S. Department of Energy has implemented changes to its regulations across several product categories by applying energy efficiency standards to new product categories, increasing the stringency of energy efficiency standards for some currently regulated product categories, and updating testing standards. These changes have not all been made in Canada. Maintaining the status quo would not address these unnecessary regulatory differences between Canada and the United States.

Voluntary approach (repeal the Regulations)

Under this approach, Canada would repeal the Regulations and rely on voluntary measures to reduce GHG emissions and energy consumption associated with energy-using products. This option would reduce costs for the regulated industry since there would be no mandatory requirements to meet; however, it would not address GHG emissions to the extent required to meet commitments made under the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, nor would it reduce energy consumption to the extent that a regulatory approach would. A voluntary approach would also be a significant departure from Canada's approach to advancing energy efficiency and the intent of the Act.

A voluntary approach would result in fewer GHG emission reductions than the status quo option or taking a regulatory approach. Studies have shown that in countries where MEPS have been introduced for the first time, significant energy efficiency improvements have been observed. For example, a 32% energy efficiency improvement was achieved in one year (1994–1995) when Mexico first implemented MEPS for four product categories. footnote 10 Such improvements have translated into large reductions in energy consumption and GHG emissions. Globally, the most mature national MEPS and labelling programs covering a broad range of products are estimated to save between 10% and 25% of national energy consumption.footnote 11 There is strong evidence to show that significant and sustained improvements in energy efficiency occur where MEPS are subject to ongoing revision to keep pace with the rate of improvement in new products entering a market.footnote 12 Given the global evidence of the significant benefits of MEPS, a voluntary approach would mean that these benefits would not be realized.

Incremental compliance costs associated with unnecessary regulatory differences between Canada and the United States occur only in situations where both countries enforce mandatory requirements. There are product categories currently regulated in the United States that are not regulated in Canada. In these cases, the regulatory regimes are different in each country, but do not create a burden for industry, since no energy efficiency requirements need to be satisfied in Canada.

Regulatory action

Taking regulatory action to introduce or increase the stringency of MEPS for eight product categories would lead to greater GHG emission reductions than either the status quo or the voluntary approach. This approach would provide important incremental GHG emission reductions to contribute to the achievement of Canada's commitments made under the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change and reduce compliance costs associated with unnecessary regulatory differences, since it would align requirements with those of the United States. As a result, regulatory action would reduce the burden for companies that offer the same products in the United States and Canada.

Benefits and costs

Summary

Reduced energy consumption, lower GHG emissions and fewer unnecessary regulatory differences would result in significant net benefits over the lifetime of affected product models. The benefits vary by individual user depending on end-use sector, geographical location and operational practices.

Annual reductions in energy consumption associated with the Amendment are estimated to be 0.4 petajoules (PJ) in 2020, and to reach 3.57 PJ in 2030 as the sale of more efficient equipment steadily replaces the pre-regulation stock.

Annual reductions in GHG emissions resulting from these reductions in energy consumption are estimated to be 0.04 Mt in 2020, and to reach 0.33 Mt in 2030. It is estimated that, by applying a social cost of carbon to these reductions, the cumulative present value of economic benefits associated with GHG emission reductions will be $177 million by 2030.footnote 13

Canadian consumers would also realize economic co-benefits in the form of reduced energy costs due to the implementation of the Amendment. It is estimated that almost $1 billion in cumulative present value energy savings would be realized by 2030.

The cumulative present value of incremental technology costs and costs to Government associated with the Amendment are estimated to be $334 million and $0.1 million, respectively, by 2030.

The present value of net benefits of the Amendment is estimated to be $818 million by 2030, with total benefits exceeding total costs by a ratio of more than three to one. By 2030, the present value of benefits and costs from the Amendment is estimated to be $1.15 billion and $335 million, respectively.

Benefits and costs associated with the Amendment are presented in Table 1.

Table 1: Summary of benefits and costs associated with the Amendment
Monetized Benefits Costs (as applicable) Quantified Benefits Unquantified Non-Energy Benefits
Energy (gas and electricity)
savings
Technology costs Energy savings (PJ) Outside air quality, competitiveness, job growth, home comfort, indoor air quality, minimizing depressurization in new construction, etc.
Avoided damages because of GHG reductions Installation costs GHG savings (Mt)
  Government administration  
  Administrative burden footnote 14    

Interested parties seeking more details on this analysis can request a copy of the cost-benefit analysis document by contacting the individual named at the end of this document.

Methodology, assumptions and data

Natural Resources Canada analyzed the economic gains to be made through the new and more stringent MEPS and the impact on Canadian society within a cost-benefit analysis framework. The costs and benefits associated with the Amendment were obtained by comparing the following scenarios:

Business-as-usual case

For the purpose of this analysis, the business-as-usual case was defined in terms of Canadian market conditions assessed in 2016. Where Canadian MEPS are aligned with those of the United States, it was assumed that incremental costs and benefits in Canada were fully the result of the Canadian amendments, with no post-2016 spillover effects from the other jurisdictions such as the United States. This assumption is consistent with those of other recent federal regulations footnote 15 and provides an assessment of the full economic impacts of regulatory changes affecting Canadians.

Policy case

The policy case is defined as the application of new and more stringent MEPS across eight product categories relative to markets defined by studies completed in 2016.

Benchmarks

For all product categories, benchmarks are chosen to represent the product models that do not meet the more stringent MEPS. Within those benchmarks, two efficiency levels are considered and weighted based on their relative market share: (1) the least efficient; and (2) the efficiency of the average unit impacted. Where relevant, regional sensitivities were evaluated (e.g. a heat pump would save more energy per year in a colder location).

Social cost of carbon

The social cost of carbon was used to quantify the economic benefits of reducing GHG emissions. It represents an estimate of the economic value of avoided climate change damages at the global level for current and future generations as a result of reducing GHG emissions. The estimated values of the social cost of carbon used in this assessment draw on ongoing work undertaken by Environment and Climate Change Canada footnote 16 in collaboration with a federal interdepartmental working group and in consultation with a number of external academic experts. This work involves reviewing existing literature and other countries' approaches to valuing GHG emissions. Preliminary recommendations, based on current literature and in line with the approach adopted by the U.S. Interagency Working Group on the Social Cost of Carbon, are that it is reasonable to estimate social cost of carbon values at $46.84/tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2018 (in 2018$), increasing each year with the expected growth in damages.footnote 17

Methodology to estimate costs

The additional or "incremental" costs associated with the Amendment were determined as the difference between the cost of the inefficient product model, represented by the selected benchmark, and the cost of a modified version of that product model that would meet the new or more stringent MEPS. For each product category, the potential cost of modifying the benchmark product model so that it meets the more stringent MEPS was estimated (e.g. cost of adding extra insulation to a water heater, cost of replacing an inefficient compressor in an air conditioner). These costs were then multiplied by the number of shipments of the product models in the business-as-usual case that were estimated to have an energy performance that is worse than what is required by the MEPS. Results were combined across all affected product categories to arrive at the estimate of total costs.

Additional incremental costs related to installation and maintenance costs or to the lifetime of the product were also evaluated, as applicable. Total costs reported as being attributable to the Amendment include, when appropriate, manufacturing, administrative burden and compliance costs, as well as those incurred by Government to implement the changes. Compliance costs for products that are already being tested to enter the U.S. market or under voluntary programs are not included. The added costs of third-party verification and marking is not included either because they are confidential business costs that vary based on business relationships. footnote 18 However, they are estimated to be less than 10% of the total testing costs.

Methodology to estimate benefits

Energy savings for each product category were estimated by calculating the energy used by the selected benchmark product model by simulating how it would be normally used in a year (e.g. number of operating hours). The result is compared to the energy used by the modified version of that product model that would meet the more stringent MEPS. The difference was multiplied by the number of shipments of the product models in the business-as-usual case that were estimated to have an energy performance that is worse than what is required by the MEPS and the number of years the product is expected to last, in order to arrive at the total energy savings. Results were summed across all affected product categories to arrive at the estimate of total energy saved. This was then monetized by multiplying the results by the cost of energy per unit of energy saved (i.e. dollars per kilowatt hour).

The reductions in GHG emissions were calculated by applying fuel-specific emissions factors, consistent with those published by Environment and Climate Change Canada, to the resulting energy savings. To remain consistent with the U.S. methodology and produce more realistic GHG savings, the reductions attributable to diminished electricity consumption reported throughout this document were calculated by applying the emission factors associated with the marginal fuels footnote 19 used to generate the electricity that would be saved through implementation of the Amendment. To allow comparison with outcomes reported under the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, the reductions in GHG emissions were also calculated by applying an average emission factor. Annual reductions in GHG emissions with the average emission factor are estimated to be 0.012 Mt in 2020, increasing to 0.107 Mt in 2030. GHG emissions were monetized and incorporated into the analysis using a social cost of carbon, as calculated by Environment and Climate Change Canada. The social cost of carbon represents an estimate of the economic value of avoided climate change damages at the global level — for current and future generations — as a result of reducing GHG emissions.

Assumptions

Key assumptions include the following:

Data collection and sources

Data is collected on a product-by-product basis, through market studies. It provides key inputs to the analysis such as market size; the portion of the market that does not meet the new or more stringent MEPS; the benchmarks that best represent that portion of the market; energy savings from the business-as-usual case to the policy case; costs of moving from the business-as-usual case to the policy case; product lifetime; and installation costs.

Results

The methodology described above was applied to all product categories to develop an estimate of the benefits and costs attributable to the Amendment. The results vary by product category depending on the magnitude of the increase in stringency of the MEPS and the estimated portion of the market that would be impacted by the Amendment. The estimated benefits and costs for each product category are presented in Table 2. Negative numbers in the table indicate that these particular subcategories present negative net benefits. Consistent with previous amendments, subcategories that do not generate net positive benefits remain subject to the Amendment in order to achieve the desired objectives and outcomes of the Amendment from which Canadians will benefit as a whole. These results were then aggregated to present the overall impacts of the Amendment in Table 3.

Table 2: Benefits and costs per product category
Product Category

Cumulative Total for Product

Shipped by 2030(Millions of Dollars) [2018$]

ProductCosts footnote 24 Product Benefits footnote 25 Product Net Benefits
Ceiling fans $66.50 $132.27 $65.77
Chillers Air cooled $12.20 $10.90 -$1.31
Water cooled, displacement $2.76 $1.65 -$1.11
Water cooled, centrifugal $12.69 $10.15 -$2.54
Clean water pumps $5.50 $12.21 $6.71
Miscellaneous refrigeration products $140.95 $422.19 $281.24
Refrigerated vending machines $1.84 $38.07 $36.23
Single package vertical air conditioners $28.21 $62.94 $34.73
Single package vertical heat pumps $0.47 $0.85 $0.38
Walk-in coolers and freezers $62.16 $461.38 $399.21
Total of all products $333.30 $1,152.60 $819.30

Note: Numbers may not add up to totals due to rounding. Covers shipments impacted by the proposed Regulations between 2019 and 2030. All benefits and costs are discounted at 3% to the year 2018.

Table 3: Summary of benefits and costs to Canadians
Costs, Benefits and Distribution Aggregate Annual Totals

Total Cumulative Present Value

By 2030

Average Annualized Over Period to 2030
2020 2030
A. Quantified impacts ($) [millions in 2018 prices]
Benefits Pre-tax fuel (gas and electricity) savings Canadians $98.91 $112.70 $976.48 $98.10
Avoided GHG damages Canadians $17.49 $21.47 $176.91 $17.77
Total benefits $116.39 $134.17 $1,153.39 $115.87
Costs Technology and installation costs Canadians $36.17 $36.74 $333.93 $33.55
Compliance costs and administrative burden footnote 26 Canadians $0.09 $0.09 $0.92 $0.09
Government administration Government $0.10 $0 $0.10 $0.01
Total costs $36.36 $36.83 $334.94 $33.65
Net benefits $80.03 $97.34 $818.45 $82.22
B. Quantified impacts (in non-$)
Positive impacts on Canadians Energy savings (petajoules) 0.40 3.57 23.64
GHG emission reductions (megatonnes) 0.04 0.33 2.22

Note: Numbers may not add up to totals due to rounding. Covers shipments impacted by the proposed Regulations between 2019 and 2030. All benefits and costs are discounted at 3% to the year 2018.

Additional benefits and costs

For industries using affected energy-using products in their operations, an improvement in energy performance translates into energy and operating cost savings, increased productivity and competitiveness, and improved environmental performance. When such companies spend these energy savings on expanding their businesses or factories, they create greater demand. Reduced electricity consumption from regulated products also benefits the utilities by reducing peak loads and the need to add more generating capacity.

Because of the lack of data, the analysis has not quantified widely accepted benefits such as reduced air pollution, and non-energy benefits related to energy efficiency, such as increased occupant comfort, better indoor air quality and minimizing risks of depressurization in new constructions with better envelopes.

The analysis has quantified costs and benefits for each product category relative to a business-as-usual case defined by market conditions assessed in 2016. In the case of one product category (central air conditioners and heat pumps), the assessment showed that all product models being imported into Canada or shipped between provinces comply with the more stringent MEPS. While the analysis does not attribute any costs or benefits to the implementation of the MEPS for this product category, this Amendment would prevent future dumping of low-efficiency product models into the Canadian market.

Another benefit of the Amendment is related to the verified energy efficiency performance data of energy-using products that is collected by Natural Resources Canada through its compliance program. The data for new energy-using products will be posted to the Natural Resources Canada website footnote 27 and will provide readily accessible information to households or businesses. Consumers benefit from this information since it provides them with detailed information to make informed purchase decisions. Utilities and retailers also benefit from this information, since it supports programming to promote the sale of high-efficiency products.

"One-for-One" Rule

It is estimated that this Amendment would generate an increase in administrative burden of $55,508 created by the introduction of regulatory requirements. Dealers of the prescribed products will be required to learn about the requirements of the Regulations and submit information before shipping or importing energy-using products in accordance with subsection 5(1) of the Act.

The Amendment is considered an "IN" under the "One-for-One" Rule. It would increase administrative burden by approximately $55,508 in annualized average administrative costs to industry.

Assumptions underlying administrative burden estimates

Familiarization with the Amendment

Familiarization with new information obligations is a one-time administrative function that applies to manufacturers of regulated products. The task involves reviewing and understanding the new requirements of the Amendment, as well as the associated reports. This one-time event is estimated to take two hours to be realized by someone with a technical background with a wage rate of approximately $42 per hour. The number of stakeholders impacted is estimated at 697, which represents the total number of companies identified under the following three Harmonized System (HS) codes:

The use of these codes likely over-estimates the total number of companies that would be directly impacted by the Amendment. Natural Resources Canada does not have access to more detailed information that would allow for a more precise stakeholder estimate and has decided, for the purpose of this calculation, to apply estimates of incremental burden to all 697 stakeholders.

Submitting import reports

The Amendment would introduce import reporting requirements for new energy-using products. Importers of these new products would carry an incremental ongoing administrative burden, as they would be required to provide information for 16 new 10-digit HS codes at the time of importation. To estimate the frequency and time associated with this administrative action, Natural Resources Canada analyzed Canada Border Services Agency import data from four years (2012–2015) to establish number of importers, average number of transactions per year and average number of transactions per year per HS code. Based on this analysis, it is estimated that 62 importers would be affected by this incremental activity, which would occur 2 082 times per year. It is assumed that clerical staff with a wage rate of approximately $30 would undertake this task.

To estimate the time required per event, Natural Resources Canada relied upon a U.S. Department of Energy assessment of the time it takes to populate a similar report in a similar context: information is readily available and must simply be entered into the proper place in the report. The U.S. Department of Energy estimated that it took approximately 22 seconds per data element to populate this report. To account for minor differences between the complexities of the data elements in Canada's import reports and those that were the subject of the U.S. Department of Energy analysis, Natural Resources Canada estimates that it would take 36 seconds per data element, with each report requiring two data elements to be submitted for the impacted products.

Submitting efficiency reports

The Amendment would introduce an administrative burden associated with the reporting of energy performance information before an energy-using product is imported or shipped across provinces. The added burden applies to products that have reporting elements that differ from reporting requirements already in place in other jurisdictions.

The data used to calculate incremental administrative burden costs was obtained from a variety of sources such as internal compliance databases, numerous product market studies, Statistics Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, and the U.S. Department of Energy. Analysis of the data indicates that around 30 manufacturers of residential portable air-conditioners may be impacted by new reporting requirements, which require inputting data into fields of the energy efficiency reports. The time required to input the data has been estimated to take 36 seconds per data element. These activities would be undertaken by administrative support with a wage rate of approximately $29 per hour.

Consultation — "One-for-One" Rule

During preconsultations, manufacturers commented that the proposed reporting requirements for portable air- conditioners would add a burden given that information is not required to be submitted in the United States. For all other products, stakeholders were generally supportive of the approach to achieve alignment with U.S. regulations across these product categories, which includes the alignment of reporting requirements. The calculations take into account that there is an administrative burden for portable air-conditioners.

Small business lens

The small business lens applies to the Amendment, since the proposal impacts small businesses and has nationwide cost impacts of over $1 million annually. Statistics Canada and Canada Border Services Agency data on the number of small businesses by industry sector indicates that 869 small importing and manufacturing businesses may be impacted by this regulatory proposal. The Amendment would increase the administrative burden for small importers by $61,577 (annualized average administrative cost), or approximately $288 per business, and increase the administrative burden for small manufacturers of affected products by $7,779 (annualized average administrative cost), or $12 per business. It should be noted that the proposed reporting requirements are minor, and represent the minimum amount of information required to assess that an individual product meets the prescribed standards. The estimated impacts on small businesses are presented in Table 4.

Information obtained during preconsultations indicates that seven small Canadian manufacturers might be impacted by the Amendment. The majority of these are not expected to face incremental costs, as they already manufacture compliant products and are demonstrating compliance with similar requirements already in force in other jurisdictions. Small manufacturers that are expected to assume incremental costs have been engaged in consultations, but have not raised any compliance issues associated with the size of their respective companies.

Table 4: Small business lens summary
Small Business Lens Summary
Number of small businesses impacted 869
Number of years 10
Base year for costing 2012
Administrative Burden Annualized Value ($) Present Value
Submitting import reports $61,577 $432,491
Submitting efficiency reports $7,779 $54,636
Total cost (all impacted small businesses) $69,356 $487,128
Cost per impacted small business $80 $561

Note: Numbers may not add up to totals due to rounding.

Consultation

Preconsultation summary

Stakeholders footnote 28 were informed of the changes being considered in the Amendment and were provided opportunities to comment at several points since 2016. These consultations evolved with time, and the content of the Amendment was modified accordingly. The following outlines the key materials used to communicate details to the stakeholder community.

All the documents mentioned above were distributed to stakeholders via targeted emails. Many of these individuals and organizations in turn forwarded the information to provide access to a larger audience of stakeholders.

Natural Resources Canada also has ongoing activities that provide additional opportunities to gather feedback from stakeholders and to inform them.

Product-specific comments received during preconsultation

Stakeholders were informed of the content of the Amendment through the activities outlined above, and they were generally supportive of the approach. The following section elaborates only where there were substantive discussions, describing how those discussions were taken into account in the development of the Amendment.

Ceiling fans

One industry association and three manufacturers raised the issue of airflow stability during testing, specifically when testing at low speed. Natural Resources Canada acknowledges that there are airflow stability issues at low speeds and is proposing to adopt the U.S. testing standard and require that the MEPS be measured at high speed, where airflow is more stable.

One manufacturer asked whether there would be labelling requirements for ceiling fans in this Amendment, given that labelling requirements were introduced in the United States after formal consultations on the Amendment were completed. Natural Resources Canada does not intend to develop labelling requirements at this time.

One manufacturer raised concerns with the repeatability and stabilization requirements of the current testing standard of the Canadian Standards Association and recommended that Natural Resources Canada adopt the U.S. testing standard without the stabilization requirements. Natural Resources Canada proposes to adopt the U.S. testing standard.

Miscellaneous refrigeration products

One industry association requested that the scope of miscellaneous refrigeration products be harmonized with that of the United States to ensure thermoelectric products are included. Natural Resources Canada confirms that thermoelectric miscellaneous refrigeration products would be included in the scope.

Clean water pumps

One manufacturer suggested that all pumps be tested and reported as opposed to allowing for testing using select basic models or calculation-based methodology. Due to the vast number of configurations available (impeller sizes, with or without controls, motor options, etc.), Natural Resources Canada is proposing to maintain alignment with the United States requirements.

The same manufacturer also suggested that the proposed MEPS should be more stringent than those of the United States. Natural Resources Canada has analyzed the proposed efficiency levels and believes they are appropriate for the current Canadian market and is therefore proposing to maintain alignment with the United States requirements.

Four manufacturers and one association voiced concerns with third-party verification. They indicated that third-party verification would be complex and costly due to the high number of variations (pump, motor, controls). Natural Resources Canada relies on third-party verification as the means of assessing compliance with the Regulations for all products, since it provides a level of independence, transparency and credibility to the regulatory program. By requiring verification from a certification body accredited by the Standards Council of Canada, manufacturers and consumers are assured of a level playing field, in that all products are treated with the same level of scrutiny and are assessed the same way. For clean water pumps, testing is already required to demonstrate compliance with the U.S. requirements. Natural Resources Canada is proposing to maintain its third-party verification requirement for this product category.

Walk-in coolers and freezers

Two industry associations and two manufacturers commented that there is no certification body for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers that could conduct third-party verification. Natural Resources Canada has consulted with certification bodies to inform them of the upcoming requirement for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers and, based on previous experience, footnote 29 is confident that certification will be available for these products.

One manufacturer and one industry association expressed concern that the proposed testing standard cannot be used for a single-package dedicated condensing refrigeration system without the product being disassembled, thereby affecting the system performance. One standards development organization commented that work is ongoing to develop an alternative testing standard for these products. Natural Resources Canada's proposal is aligned with the U.S. testing standard. In Canada, the certification bodies determine how a regulated product can be tested as per a referenced testing standard.

In 2017, Natural Resources Canada consulted on product marking requirements in the context of a previous amendment, but did not formally propose these changes. Natural Resources Canada is now proposing product marking requirements for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers, which would require a nameplate affixed to the product displaying the brand name, whether it is intended for use in a walk-in cooler or freezer or both, the model number, the date of manufacture, and whether the product is intended for indoor use only. Walk-in process cooling refrigeration systems do not have proposed product marking requirements.

Chillers

The technical bulletins published in May 2017 mentioned that Natural Resources Canada was considering adopting the 2013 version of ASHRAE 90.1 footnote 30 as the MEPS. Two industry associations recommended that Canada adopt the 2016 version, as the energy efficiency requirements are the same in both versions. Natural Resources Canada agrees and is proposing to incorporate directly ASHRAE 90.1-2016.

Natural Resources Canada proposed to reference ANSI/AHRI 551/591-2011 footnote 31 with Addendum 1 as the testing standard. Two industry associations supported the proposition, but recommended that Natural Resources Canada reference the most recent 2015 version, which is also referenced by ASHRAE 90.1-2016. Natural Resources Canada agrees and is proposing to reference AHRI 551/591-2015 as the testing standard.

Two industry associations commented that, due to the level of customization, every chiller has a unique model number, and therefore reporting to Natural Resources Canada would indicate each manufacturer's market share of chillers sold in Canada. They requested that a secure mechanism be put in place to protect the information reported. Natural Resources Canada recognizes their concerns and the importance of not disclosing unique model information for identified custom chillers. Industry associations proposed to give Natural Resources Canada access to a secure database. Until the database is shared and a determination is made whether it can be used, Natural Resources Canada will update its reporting form to add an optional field to identify whether a model is a customer-specific product.

Single package vertical air conditioners and heat pumps

Two manufacturers recommended that Natural Resources Canada not require third-party verification, given that this is not required in the United States. Natural Resources Canada relies on third-party verification as the means of assessing compliance with the Regulations for all regulated products because it provides a level of independence, transparency and credibility to the regulatory program. By requiring verification from a certification body accredited by the Standards Council of Canada, manufacturers are assured of a level playing field upfront, in that all products are treated with the same level of scrutiny and are assessed the same way. Natural Resources Canada is proposing to maintain third-party verification for this product category.

Central air conditioners and heat pumps

Natural Resources Canada proposed to include off-mode power MEPS for both single- and three-phase equipment. Two industry associations recommended that Natural Resources Canada exclude three-phase equipment from off-mode power consumption requirements or conduct a study to determine appropriate off-mode MEPS, allow the use of an alternative efficiency determination method, and/or extrapolate the single-phase results to simulate the off-mode power consumption for three-phase equipment. Natural Resources Canada conducted a market study and concluded that more research would be required to determine appropriate MEPS for three-phase equipment, and therefore agrees to exclude three-phase equipment from off-mode power consumption requirements.

Portable air conditioners

One industry association requested that reporting and verification of the product's energy efficiency not be required to maintain a common North American market, since this is not required yet in the United States. It commented that this verification would come with both costs and resource implications. Although manufacturers are required to use the testing standards if they are making energy efficiency claims in the United States, there is no requirement to submit energy efficiency data. Natural Resources Canada believes that most manufacturers would make representation of their product's capacity or efficiency, and therefore is proposing to keep the reporting and verification requirements.

Regulatory cooperation

In August 2014, Natural Resources Canada and the U.S. Department of Energy established a goal of aligning new and updated energy efficiency standards and testing standards for energy-using equipment through enhanced information sharing and cooperative development and implementation, to the extent practicable and permitted by law. This included a commitment to annually share work plans for energy efficiency and testing standards, develop guidelines for frequency of interaction and information sharing (e.g. test data, market analyses), mutually participate in the process to establish standards and testing requirements and leverage multilateral initiatives to advance energy efficiency objectives.footnote 32

The Amendment is consistent with the objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and the United States Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs regarding the Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council, signed in June 2018. The Amendment seeks to foster alignment of federal regulations where feasible and appropriate.

In August 2016, federal, provincial and territorial energy ministers published a framework and action plan for energy efficiency standards under the Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference. The framework outlines an approach by which provinces and territories collaborate to achieve greater harmonization on energy efficiency standards. The Amendment would reduce regulatory differences that exist between federal and provincial regulations by adding products to the Regulations that would otherwise be only regulated in one or a few provinces.

Rationale

The Amendment would benefit Canadians by reducing GHG emissions and energy consumption in homes and buildings, and removing unnecessary regulatory differences between Canada and the United States.

According to the International Energy Agency, policies and programs that address energy efficiency are the most cost-effective way to lower GHG emissions and could complement carbon pricing schemes as an overall strategy to effectively achieve climate change policy objectives.footnote 33

In the absence of a regulatory approach, a market for high energy consuming products would continue. Consumers who purchase such products could be motivated by lower purchase costs even though they would pay higher operational costs over the life of the product. The analysis of the Amendment has shown that new or more stringent MEPS would generate reductions in GHG emissions and energy consumption. The associated energy savings would generate net monetary benefits for Canadian consumers. The analysis has shown that the costs of technologies that would be required to bring low-efficiency products into compliance with the MEPS proposed in this Amendment are outweighed by the overall benefits.

The development of the Amendment was informed by stakeholder views. Industry supports an approach that is aligned with that of the United States when possible, since most product models are designed to serve a Canada–U.S. market. The Amendment is supported by provincial and territorial governments, as its development was informed by work conducted under the framework released by the Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference in 2016 to achieve greater harmonization on energy efficiency standards.

Prescribed MEPS are a proven cost-effective approach to achieving reductions in GHG emissions and energy consumption. The Energy Efficiency Regulations were first introduced in 1995 and have been amended 14 times to increase the stringency of existing MEPS and introduce MEPS for new energy-using products. Through the use of third-party verification and regular post-market compliance activities, a high compliance rate with regulated requirements has been observed. This provides confidence that estimated outcomes are being achieved and that Canadians are experiencing the associated benefits.

Implementation, enforcement and service standards

The Amendment would come into force six months after publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II. The requirements would apply to the prescribed products based on their date of manufacture or import or interprovincial shipment of the product.

The compliance and enforcement procedures already in place for all products prescribed under the Regulations would continue to be used following the coming into force of this Amendment. The main features of this system are as follows.

Verification marking and energy efficiency reporting

For products prescribed under the Regulations, Natural Resources Canada employs a third-party verification system using the services of certification bodies accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. Verified energy performance data is submitted to Natural Resources Canada by the dealer in an energy efficiency report as specified in the Regulations. This is required once for each product model before first importation or interprovincial shipment.

Import reporting and monitoring

Natural Resources Canada procedures, already in place, for the collection of information for commercial imports of prescribed products would apply to products affected by the Regulations. These procedures involve cross- checking the required import data received from customs release documents with the energy efficiency reports that dealers have submitted to Natural Resources Canada. This cross-checking ensures that the compliance of regulated products imported into Canada can be verified.

The Regulations would continue to require dealers of prescribed products to provide the information needed for customs monitoring.

Direct fieldwork: market survey and product testing

In addition to ongoing compliance and marketplace monitoring activities, Natural Resources Canada surveys and tests products in the context of monitoring compliance outcomes with product-specific compliance audits. Depending on the product, in-store audits and/or testing of products are also conducted.

Natural Resources Canada also conducts product testing on a complaint-driven basis. The market is highly competitive and suppliers are cognizant of performance claims made by their competitors. Challenge procedures by which performance claims can be questioned exist in all verification programs.

Performance measurement and evaluation

The desired outcomes of the Regulations are presented in the following table along with the information that would be tracked to measure performance.

Table 5: Measuring performance of the Regulations
Outcome Indicators Information to Measure Performance
GHG emissions are reduced to contribute to Canada's goal to reduce GHG emissions by at least 30% below 2005 levels by 2030. Percentage of product models that meet MEPS
  • Energy efficiency reports
  • Import reports
  • Market data (shipments, trends)
  • Lab testing
  • Emission factors
  • Energy prices
Consumers save money by purchasing higher efficiency product models that have lower costs over their lifetime.
Businesses using regulated equipment save money that can lead to increased productivity and competitiveness.

Performance would be monitored through a combination of equipment-specific compliance reporting, supported by third-party verification of energy efficiency performance, and ongoing collection of market data to assess broader trends affecting outcomes.

Information collected on the energy efficiency performance of regulated products informs both GHG emission impacts and consumer savings, since both are calculated as a function of changes in the amount of energy consumed by these products.footnote 34

A high compliance rate with the Regulations would be achieved through support from manufacturers, third-party verification, customs monitoring, cooperation with regulating provinces, communication activities, market surveys, and product testing, as required.

The standards contained in the Amendment are being implemented under the federal energy efficiency equipment standards and labelling program. Detailed accounts of progress towards achieving the objectives of this initiative would be found in departmental business plans, reports on plans and priorities, and the Report to Parliament under the Energy Efficiency Act.

Contact

Jamie Hulan
Director
Equipment Division
Office of Energy Efficiency
Natural Resources Canada
930 Carling Avenue, Building 3, 1st Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0Y3
Telephone: 613-996-4359
Fax: 613-947-5286
Email: nrcan.equipment-equipement.rncan@Canada.ca

PROPOSED REGULATORY TEXT

Notice is given that the Governor in Council, pursuant to sections 20 footnote a and 25 of the Energy Efficiency Act footnote b, proposes to make the annexed Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016.

Interested persons may make representations concerning the proposed Regulations within 45 days after the date of publication of this notice. All such representations must cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, and the date of publication of this notice, and be addressed to Jamie Hulan, Director, Equipment Division, Office of Energy Efficiency, Department of Natural Resources, 930 Carling Avenue (CEF, Building 3, Observatory Crescent), 1st Floor, Room 136-C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0Y3 (tel.: 613-996-4359; email: nrcan.equipment-equipement.rncan@canada.ca).

Ottawa, November 29, 2018

Jurica Čapkun
Assistant Clerk of the Privy Council

Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016

Amendments

1 The definition CSA C300-00 in section 12 of the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 footnote 35 is repealed.

2 Subsection 13(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

EnerGuide label

13 (1) An energy-using product prescribed in any of Subdivisions A to G or K of this Division must be labelled in the form set out in Schedule 1.

3 (1) The definition Type 5A combination refrigerator-freezer in section 39 of the Regulations is repealed.

(2) The definitions combination refrigerator-freezer and refrigerator in section 39 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

combination refrigerator-freezer means a household combination refrigerator-freezer that has

refrigerator means a household refrigerator that has a capacity of 1 105 L (39 cubic feet) or less and that has a defrost system, including a compressor-cycled automatic defrost system. It does not include

4 Paragraphs 40(a) to (p) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

5 Section 41 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Type

41 For the purposes of these Regulations, a refrigerator or combination refrigerator-freezer is one of the types described in the product types (1) to (7-BI) and (11) to (15I) of Table 1 to CSA C300-15.

6 The table to section 43 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Refrigerators and combination refrigerator-freezers CSA C300-12 CSA C300-12, Table 1 On or after February 3, 1995 and before September 15, 2014
2 Refrigerators and combination refrigerator-freezers CSA C300-15 CSA C300-15, Table 1 On or after September 15, 2014

7 Paragraphs 44(2)(a) to (c) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

8 Section 45 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Definition of freezer

45 In this Subdivision, freezer means a household freezer that has a capacity of 850 L (30 cubic feet) or less.

9 Paragraphs 46(a) to (n) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

10 Section 47 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Type

47 For the purposes of these Regulations, a freezer is one of the types described in the product types (8) to (10A) and (16) to (18) of Table 1 to CSA C300-15.

11 The table to section 49 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Freezers CSA C300-12 CSA C300-12, Table 1 On or after February 3, 1995 and before September 15, 2014
2 Freezers CSA C300-15 CSA C300-15, Table 1 On or after September 15, 2014

12 Paragraphs 50(2)(a) to (c) of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

13 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 69:

SUBDIVISION K

Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products

Definitions

70 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

10 C.F.R. Appendix A means Appendix A to Subpart B, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products, as amended from time to time, except for the waiver referred to in section 7 of that Appendix. (appendice A 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. §430.32(aa)(1) means the table to paragraph 430.32(aa)(1) of Subpart C, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §430.32(aa)(1))

10 C.F.R. §430.32(aa)(2) means the table to paragraph 430.32(aa)(2) of Subpart C, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §430.32(aa)(2))

miscellaneous refrigeration product means a household refrigeration product, which includes coolers and combination cooler refrigeration products, but does not include a refrigerator, a refrigerator-freezer or a freezer. (appareil de réfrigération divers)

Type

71 For the purposes of these Regulations, a miscellaneous refrigeration product is one of the following types:

Energy-using product

72 (1) A miscellaneous refrigeration product is prescribed as an energy-using product.

Limits

(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 13 to 15 and 73, a miscellaneous refrigeration product is not considered to be an energy-using product unless

Energy efficiency standard

73 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to miscellaneous refrigeration products described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

Testing standard

(2) A miscellaneous refrigeration product 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 miscellaneous refrigeration product as defined in section 70.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Miscellaneous refrigeration products CSA C300-12 CSA C300-12, Table 1 On or after January 1, 2008 and before September 15, 2014
2 Miscellaneous refrigeration products CSA C300-15 CSA C300-15, Table 1 On or after September 15, 2014 and before October 28, 2019
3 Miscellaneous refrigeration products – coolers 10 C.F.R. Appendix A 10 C.F.R. §430.32(aa)(1) On or after October 28, 2019
4 Miscellaneous refrigeration products – combination cooler refrigeration products 10 C.F.R. Appendix A 10 C.F.R. §430.32(aa)(2) On or after October 28, 2019

Information

74 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a miscellaneous refrigeration product:

Standard

(2) The information must be collected in accordance with one of the following standards:

SUBDIVISION L
Ceiling Fans

Definitions

75 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

10 C.F.R. Appendix U means Appendix U 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 Ceiling Fans, as amended from time to time. (appendice U 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. §430.32(s)(2)(i) means the table to paragraph 430.32(s)(2)(i) of Subpart C, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §430.32(s)(2)(i)))

ceiling fan means a non-portable device that is suspended from a ceiling for circulating air via the rotation of fan blades. It does not include

Type

76 For the purposes of these Regulations, a ceiling fan is one of the following types:

Energy-using product

77 (1) A ceiling fan is prescribed as an energy-using product.

Limits

(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 78, a ceiling fan is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 21, 2020.

Energy efficiency standard

78 (1) The energy efficiency standard for a ceiling fan is the standard as set out in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(s)(2)(i).

Testing standard

(2) A ceiling fan complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix U that are applicable to a ceiling fan as defined in section 75.

Information

79 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Appendix U and provided to the Minister in respect of a ceiling fan:

14 Section 107 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

10 C.F.R. Appendix M means Appendix M 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 Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, as amended from time to time. (appendice M 10 C.F.R)

15 The definitions CSA C370 and portable air conditioner in section 108 of the Regulations are repealed.

16 Section 124 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

off mode power consumption means the power consumption when the unit is connected to mains power but is not providing cooling or heating. (consommation d'énergie en mode arrêt)

17 (1) Subsection 126(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standards — single-phase

126 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 1 to this section apply to single-phase single package central air conditioners described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

Energy efficiency standards — three-phase

(1.1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 2 to this section apply to three-phase single package central air conditioners described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

(2) The heading of the table to section 126 is replaced by the following:

TABLE 2

(3) Section 126 is amended by adding the following before Table 2:

TABLE 1
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Single package central air conditioners, other than those that are through-the-wall or small-duct and high-velocity CSA C656-05 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 13.0 On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017
2 Single package central air conditioners, other than those that are through-the-wall or small-duct and high-velocity CSA C656-14 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio 10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 14.0 Off mode power
consumption ≤ 30 W
On or after January 1, 2017
3 Single package central air conditioners that are through-the-wall CSA C656-05 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.6 On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 23, 2010
4 Single package central air conditioners that are through-the-wall CSA C656-05 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0 On or after January 23, 2010 and before January 1, 2017
5 Single package central air conditioners that are through-the-wall CSA C656-05 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio 10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0 Off mode power
consumption ≤ 30 W
On or after January 1, 2017
6 Single package central air conditioners that are
small-duct and high-velocity
CSA C656-05 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 13.0 On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017
7 Single package central air conditioners that are
small-duct and high-velocity
CSA C656-14 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio 10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption Seasonal energy efficiency
ratio ≥ 12.0 Off mode power
consumption ≤ 30 W
On or after January 1, 2017

18 Section 127 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Information

127 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 single package central air conditioner described in column 1 and, if applicable, the information must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Information

1 Single package central air conditioners, other than those that are through-the-wall, manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017 CSA C656-05
  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-05;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h); and
  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio.
2 Single package central air conditioners that are
single-phase, other than those that are through-the-wall, manufactured on or after January 1, 2017

CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;
  • (d) off mode power consumption; and
  • (e) phase of electric current.
3 Single package central air conditioners that are
three-phase, other than those that are through-the-wall, manufactured on or after January 1, 2017
CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)
  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio; and
  • (d) phase of electric current.
4 Single package central air conditioners that are
through-the-wall, manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017
CSA C656-05
  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-05;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h); and
  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio.
5 Single package central air conditioners that are
single-phase and
through-the-wall,
manufactured on or after January 1, 2017

CSA C656-05 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-05;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;
  • (d) off mode power consumption; and
  • (e) phase of electric current.
6 Single package central air conditioners that are
three-phase and
through-the-wall,
manufactured on or after January 1, 2017
CSA C656-05 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)
  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-05;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio; and
  • (d) phase of electric current.

19 Subsection 129(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Limit

(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 130, a single package vertical air conditioner is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2011 and has a cooling capacity of less than 70 kW (240,000 Btu/h).

20 Section 130 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standards

130 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to single package vertical air conditioners described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

Testing standard

(2) A single package vertical air conditioner complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C746-17 that are applicable to a single package vertical air conditioner as defined in section 128.

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 3

Period of Manufacture

1 Single package vertical air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of < 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h) Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.0 On or after January 1, 2011 and before September 23, 2019
2 Single package vertical air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of < 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h) Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0 On or after September 23, 2019
3 Single package vertical air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h) and < 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h) Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 8.9 On or after January 1, 2011 and before October 9, 2015
4 Single package vertical air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h) and < 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h) Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.0 On or after October 9, 2015
5 Single package vertical air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h) and < 70 kW (240,000 Btu/h) Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 8.6 On or after January 1, 2011 and before October 9, 2016
6 Single package vertical air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h) and < 70 kW (240,000 Btu/h) Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.0 On or after October 9, 2016

21 The portion of section 131 of the Regulations before paragraph (b) is replaced by the following:

Information

131 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C746-17 and provided to the Minister in respect of a single package vertical air conditioner:

22 Section 132 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Definitions

132 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

off mode power consumption means the power consumption when the unit is connected to mains power but is not providing cooling or heating. (consommation d'énergie en mode arrêt)

split-system central air conditioner means a single-phase or three-phase central air conditioner that is a split-system with a cooling capacity of less than 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h). (climatiseur central bibloc)

23 (1) Subsection 134(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standards — single-phase

134 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 1 to this section apply to single-phase split-system central air conditioners described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

Energy efficiency standards — three-phase

(1.1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 2 to this section apply to three-phase split-system central air conditioners described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

(2) The heading of the table to section 134 is replaced by the following:

TABLE 2

(3) Section 134 is amended by adding the following before Table 2:

TABLE 1
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Split-system central air conditioners, other than those that are small-duct and high-velocity CSA C656-05 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 13.0 On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017
2 Split-system central air conditioners, other than those that are small-duct and high-velocity

CSA C656-14 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 13.0 Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W On or after January 1, 2017
3 Split-system central air conditioners that are
small-duct and high-velocity
CSA C656-05 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0 On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017
4 Split-system central air conditioners that are
small-duct and high-velocity

CSA C656-14 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0 Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W On or after January 1, 2017

24 (1) The portion of section 135 of the Regulations before the table is replaced by the following:

Information

135 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 split-system central air conditioner described in column 1 and, if applicable, the information must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2.

(2) The portion of item 1 of the table to section 135 of the Regulations in column 3 is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 3

Information

1
  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-05;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h); and
  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio.
(3) Item 2 of the table to section 135 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Information

2 Split-system central air conditioners that are
single-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 2017

CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;
  • (d) off mode power consumption; and
  • (e) phase of electric current.
3 Split-system central air conditioners that are
three-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 2017
CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)
  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio; and
  • (d) phase of electric current.

25 Section 140 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

ASHRAE 90.1-16 means ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2016, entitled Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. (ASHRAE 90.1-16)

26 (1) The portion of item 2 of the table to section 142 of the Regulations in column 3 is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 3

Period of Manufacture

2 On or after January 1, 2017 and before December 31, 2019
(2) The table to section 142 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 2:
Item

Column 1

Standard

Column 2

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 3

Period of Manufacture

3 ASHRAE 90.1-16, Table 6.8.1-3, column 6 Product's coefficient of performance and integrated part-load value must meet those applicable to the product in ASHRAE 90.1-16, Path A or Path B, Table 6.8.1-3 On or after December 31, 2019

27 The table to section 143 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

TABLE
Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Information

1 Chillers manufactured on or after October 28, 2004 and before January 1, 2017 CSA C743-02
  • (a) type;
  • (b) net cooling/heating capacity, in kW (tons);
  • (c) coefficient of performance; and
  • (d) integrated part-load value or non-standard part-load value and a list of non-standard conditions.
2 Chillers manufactured on or after January 1, 2017 and before December 31, 2019 CSA C743-09
  • (a) type;
  • (b) net cooling/heating capacity, in kW (tons);
  • (c) coefficient of performance;
  • (d) compliance Path for the energy-efficiency standard, namely, Path A or Path B of Table 10 to CSA C743-09; and
  • (e) integrated part-load value or non-standard part-load value and a list of non-standard conditions.
3 Chillers manufactured on or after December 31, 2019 ASHRAE 90.1-16, Table 6.8.1-3, column 6
  • (a) type;
  • (b) net cooling/heating capacity, in kW (tons);
  • (c) full-load coefficient of performance;
  • (d) compliance Path for the energy-efficiency standard, namely, Path A or Path B of Table 6.8.1-3 of ASHRAE 90.1-16;
  • (e) part-load coefficient of performance; and
  • (f) list of non-standard conditions for centrifugal chillers designed for non-standard operation.

28 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 143:

SUBDIVISION I

Portable Air Conditioners

Definitions

144 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

10 C.F.R. Appendix CC means Appendix CC 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 Portable Air Conditioners, as amended from time to time. (appendice CC 10 C.F.R.)

dual-duct portable air conditioner means a portable air conditioner that draws some or all of the condenser inlet air from outside the conditioned space through a duct attached to an adjustable window bracket and discharges the condenser outlet air outside the conditioned space by means of a separate duct attached to an adjustable window bracket. (climatiseur portatif à deux conduits)

portable air conditioner means a single package air conditioner, other than a packaged terminal air conditioner, room air conditioner or dehumidifier, with or without mounted wheels, that is portable and that

single-duct portable air conditioner means a portable air conditioner that draws all of the condenser inlet air from the conditioned space without the means of a duct and discharges the condenser outlet air outside the conditioned space through a single duct attached to an adjustable window bracket. (climatiseur portatif à conduit unique)

Energy-using product

145 (1) A portable air conditioner is prescribed as an energy-using product.

Limit

(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4 and 5, a portable air conditioner is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after October 1, 2017.

Information

146 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Appendix CC and provided to the Minister in respect of a portable air conditioner:

Additional information

(2) For a product with multiple duct configuration options, the information required by paragraphs 1(a) and (b) must be provided for both applicable duct configurations.

29 Section 186 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

10 C.F.R. Appendix M means Appendix M 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 Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, as amended from time to time. (appendice M 10 C.F.R.)

30 The definition CSA C744-14 in section 199 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

CSA C744-17 means the joint CSA and AHRI standard ANSI/AHRI 310/380-2017/CSA-C744-17 entitled Packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps. (CSA C744-17)

31 The portion of item 2 of the table to section 201 of the Regulations in columns 1 and 2 is replaced by the following:
Item

Column 1

Standard

Column 2

Energy Efficiency Standard

2 CSA C744-17 CSA C744-17, Table 2

32 Paragraph 202(2)(b) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

33 Section 203 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

off mode power consumption means the power consumption when the unit is connected to mains power but is not providing cooling or heating. (consommation d'énergie en mode arrêt)

34 (1) Subsection 205(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standards — single-phase

205 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 1 to this section apply to single-phase package heat pumps described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

Energy efficiency standards — three-phase

(1.1 ) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 2 to this section apply to three-phase single package heat pumps described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

(2) The heading of the table to section 205 is replaced by the following:

TABLE 2

(3) Section 205 is amended by adding the following before Table 2:

TABLE 1

Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Single package heat pumps, other than those that are through-the-wall or small-duct and high-velocity CSA C656-05

Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 13.0

Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.7

On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017
2

Single package heat pumps, other than those that are through-the-wall or
small-duct and high-velocity

CSA C656-14 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio and heating seasonal performance factor

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 14.0

Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 7.0

Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W

On or after January 1, 2017
3 Single package heat pumps that are through-the-wall CSA C656-05

Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.6

Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.1

On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 23, 2010
4 Single package heat pumps that are through-the-wall CSA C656-05

Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0

Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.4

On or after January 23, 2010 and before January 1, 2017
5 Single package heat pumps that are through-the-wall

CSA C656-05 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio and heating seasonal performance factor

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0

Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.4

Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W

On or after January 1, 2017
6 Single package heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocity CSA C656-05

Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 13.0

Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.7

On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017
7 Single package heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocity

CSA C656-14 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio and heating seasonal performance factor

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0

Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.3

Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W

On or after January 1, 2017

35 Section 206 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Information

206 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 single package heat pump described in column 1 and, if applicable, the information must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2.

TABLE

Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Information

1

Single package heat pumps, other than those that are through-the-wall, manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017

CSA C656-05
  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-05;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (c) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio; and
  • (e) heating seasonal performance factor and the region for the factor.
2

Single package heat pumps that are single-phase, other than those that are through-the-wall, manufactured on or after January 1, 2017

CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (c) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;
  • (e) heating seasonal performance factor and the region for the factor;
  • (f) off mode power consumption; and
  • (g) phase of electric current.
3

Single package heat pumps that are three-phase, other than those that are through-the-wall, manufactured on or after January 1, 2017

CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)
  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (c) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;
  • (e) heating seasonal performance factor and the region for the factor; and
  • (f) phase of electric current.
4 Single package heat pumps that are through-the-wall and manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017 CSA C656-05
  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-05;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (c) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio; and
  • (e) heating seasonal performance factor and the region for the factor.
5

Single package heat pumps that are single-phase,
through-the-wall and manufactured on or after January 1, 2017

CSA C656-05 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-05;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (c) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;
  • (e) heating seasonal performance factor and the region for the factor;
  • (f) off mode power consumption; and
  • (g) phase of electric current.
6

Single package heat pumps that are three-phase,
through-the-wall and manufactured on or after January 1, 2017

CSA C656-05 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)
  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-05;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (c) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;
  • (e) heating seasonal performance factor and the region for the factor; and
  • (f) phase of electric current.

36 Subsection 208(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Limit

(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 209, a single package vertical heat pump is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2011 and has a cooling capacity of less than 70 kW (240,000 Btu/h).

37 Section 209 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standards

209 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to single package vertical heat pumps described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

Testing standard

(2) A single package vertical heat pump complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C746-17 that are applicable to a single package vertical heat pump as defined in section 207.

TABLE

Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 3

Period of manufacture

1 Single package vertical heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of < 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h)

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.0

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.0

On or after January 1, 2011 and before September 23, 2019
2 Single package vertical heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of < 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h)

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.3

On or after September 23, 2019
3 Single package vertical heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h) and < 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h)

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 8.9

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.0

On or after January 1, 2011 and before October 9, 2015
4 Single package vertical heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h) and < 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h)

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.0

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.0

On or after October 9, 2015
5 Single package vertical heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h) and < 70 kW (240,000 Btu/h)

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 8.6

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 2.9

On or after January 1, 2011 and before October 9, 2016
6 Single package vertical heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h) and < 70 kW (240,000 Btu/h)

Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.0

Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.0

On or after October 9, 2016

38 The portion of section 210 of the Regulations before paragraph (b) is replaced by the following:

Information

210 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C746-17 and provided to the Minister in respect of a single package vertical heat pump:

39 Section 211 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Definitions

211 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

off mode power consumption means the power consumption when the unit is connected to mains power but is not providing cooling or heating. (consommation d'énergie en mode arrêt)

split-system heat pump means a single-phase or three-phase air-to-air heat pump that is a centrally ducted split-system and that has a cooling or heating capacity of less than 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h). (thermopompe bibloc)

40 (1) Subsection 213(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Energy efficiency standards — single-phase

213 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 1 to this section apply to single-phase split-system heat pumps described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

Energy efficiency standards — three-phase

(1.1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 2 to this section apply to three-phase split-system heat pumps described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

(2) The heading of the table to section 213 is replaced by the following:

TABLE 2

(3) Section 213 is amended by adding the following before Table 2:

TABLE 1

Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 4

Period of Manufacture

1 Split-system heat pumps, other than those that are small-duct and high-velocity CSA C656-05

Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 13.0

Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.7

On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2017
2 Split-system heat pumps, other than those that are small-duct and high-velocity

CSA C656-14 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio and heating seasonal performance factor

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 14.0

Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 7.1

Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W

On or after January 1, 2017
3 Split-system heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocity CSA C656-05

Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 5.9

On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2017
4 Split-system heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocity

CSA C656-14 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio and Heating seasonal performance factor

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0

Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.3

Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W

On or after January 1, 2017

41 Section 214 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Information

214 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 split-system heat pump described in column 1 and, if applicable, the information must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2.

TABLE

Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Information

1 Split-system heat pumps manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2017 CSA C656-05
  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-05;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (c) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio; and
  • (e) heating seasonal performance factor and the region for the factor.
2 Split-system heat pumps that are single-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 2017

CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (c) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;
  • (e) heating seasonal performance factor and the region for the factor;
  • (f) off mode power consumption; and
  • (g) phase of electric current.
3 Split-system heat pumps that are three-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 2017 CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)
  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;
  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (c) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h);
  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;
  • (e) heating seasonal performance factor and the region for the factor; and
  • (f) phase of electric current.

42 (1) The definition refrigerated beverage vending machine in section 646 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

refrigerated beverage vending machine means a self-contained product that is designed to accept consumer payments and dispense bottled, canned or other sealed refrigerated beverages. (distributeur automatique de boissons réfrigérées)

(2) Section 646 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

combination vending machine means a refrigerated beverage vending machine containing two or more compartments separated by a solid partition — whether or not they share a product delivery chute — in which at least one compartment is designed to be refrigerated and has temperature controls; and at least one compartment is not designed to be refrigerated and does not contain temperature controls. (distributeur automatique combiné))

CSA C804 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C804-18 entitled Energy performance of vending machines. (CSA C804)

43 The Regulations are amended by adding the following before section 647:

646.1 For the purposes of these Regulations, the class of a refrigerated beverage vending machine is one of the following:

44 (1) Subsection 648(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Testing standard

(2) The refrigerated beverage vending machine complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard in the following circumstances:

(2) Items 4 and 5 of the table to section 648 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 3

Period of Manufacture

4 Class A refrigerated beverage vending machines

Edaily ≤ 0.00194 × V + 2.56

Must be capable of operating in standby mode

On or after August 31, 2012 and before January 8, 2019
5 Class B refrigerated beverage vending machines

Edaily ≤ 0.00258 × V + 3.16

Must be capable of operating in standby mode

On or after August 31, 2012 and before January 8, 2019
6 Class A refrigerated beverage vending machines Edaily ≤ 0.00184 × V + 2.43 On or after January 8, 2019
7 Class B refrigerated beverage vending machines Edaily ≤  0.00184 × V + 2.20 On or after January 8, 2019
8 Combination A combination vending machines Edaily ≤ 0.00304 × V + 2.66 On or after January 8, 2019
9 Combination B combination vending machines Edaily ≤ 0.00392 × V + 2.04 On or after January 8, 2019

45 Section 649 of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

Information

649 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, with the testing procedure adjusted in accordance with paragraphs 648(2)(a) and (b), and be provided to the Minister in respect of a refrigerated beverage vending machine described in column 1.

TABLE

Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Standard

Column 3

Information

1 Refrigerated beverage vending machines manufactured on or after January 1, 2007 and before August 31, 2012 Sections 1 to 7.2 of ASHRAE 32.1
  • (a) Edaily;
  • (b) vendible capacity; and
  • (c) number of discrete types of beverages that it can display and dispense.
2 Refrigerated beverage vending machines manufactured on or after August 31, 2012 and before January 8, 2019 Sections 1 to 7.2 of ASHRAE 32.1
  • (a) Edaily;
  • (b) if the product is Class A or Class B; and
  • (c) V.
3 Refrigerated beverage vending machines manufactured on or after January 8, 2019 CSA C804
  • (a) Edaily;
  • (b) if the product is Class A, Class B, Combination A, or Combination B;
  • (c) if Edaily was calculated based on the presence of a refrigeration low power mode;
  • (d) if applicable, the lowest application product temperature in degrees Celsius (°C);
  • (e) V; and
  • (f) the percentage of the surface area on the front side that is transparent.

46 Subsection 650(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 651, a snack and refrigerated beverage vending machine is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2007 and before January 8, 2019.

47 (1) The definitions walk-in process cooling refrigeration system and walk-in refrigeration system in section 657 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

walk-in process cooling refrigeration system means a refrigeration system that

walk-in refrigeration system means a refrigeration system that is installed, or that is designed to be installed, in a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer for the purpose of cooling its refrigerated compartment and has a unit cooler or a dedicated condensing refrigeration system. It includes all controls and other components that are integral to its operation but does not include a walk-in process cooling refrigeration system. (système de réfrigération de chambre froide)

(2) Paragraphs (a) to (c) of the definition dedicated condensing unit in section 657 of the Regulations are replaced by the following:

(3) Section 657 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:

dedicated condensing refrigeration system means a dedicated condensing unit, a single-package dedicated system or a matched refrigeration system. (système de réfrigération à condensation dédiée)

matched refrigeration system means a refrigeration system including a dedicated condensing unit and one or more unit coolers with which it is sold. (système de réfrigération apparié)

unit cooler means an assembly, including means for forced air circulation and elements by which heat is transferred from air to refrigerant without any element external to the cooler imposing air resistance. (refroidisseur d'air)

48 Section 658 of the Regulations is renumbered as subsection 658(1) and is amended by adding the following:

Additional requirements

(2) Every walk-in cooler dedicated condensing refrigeration system that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2020 and every walk-in refrigeration system that is manufactured on or after July 10, 2020, must be labelled with a nameplate that is attached to the outside of the product in a location that is readily visible prior to assembly of the walk-in cooler or the walk-in freezer and that sets out the following information in English and French:

Idem

(3) For matched refrigeration systems, the statement referred to in paragraph (2)(e) must appear on the dedicated condensing unit.

49 Subsection 665(2) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(2) However, a walk-in refrigeration system is not considered to be an energy-using product for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 666 unless

50 (1) Subsection 666(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following:

(1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to walk-in refrigeration systems described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

(2) Section 666 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after subsection (2):

TABLE

Item

Column 1

Energy-using Product

Column 2

Energy Efficiency Standard

Column 3

Period of Manufacture

1 Walk-in cooler dedicated condensing refrigeration systems for use indoors Annual walk-in energy factor ≥ 1.644 On or after January 1, 2020
2 Walk-in cooler dedicated condensing refrigeration systems for use outdoors Annual walk-in energy factor ≥ 2.227 On or after January 1, 2020
3 Walk-in freezer dedicated condensing refrigeration systems for use indoors with a net refrigeration capacity of <1900 W (6,500 Btu/h)

Annual walk-in energy factor
≥ 9.091 x 10-5 x qnet + 0.530

On or after July 10, 2020
4 Walk-in freezer dedicated condensing refrigeration systems for use indoors with a net refrigeration capacity of ≥1900 W (6,500 Btu/h) Annual walk-in energy factor ≥ 0.703 On or after July 10, 2020
5 Walk-in freezer dedicated condensing refrigeration system for use outdoors with a net refrigeration capacity of <1900 W (6,500 Btu/h)

Annual walk-in energy factor
≥ 6.522 x 10-5 x qnet + 0.800

On or after July 10, 2020
6 Walk-in freezer dedicated condensing refrigeration systems for use outdoors with a net refrigeration capacity of ≥1900 kW (6,500 Btu/h) Annual walk-in energy factor ≥ 0.923 On or after July 10, 2020
7 Walk-in cooler unit coolers Annual walk-in energy factor ≥ 2.638 On or after July 10, 2020
8 Walk-in freezer unit coolers with a net refrigeration capacity of <4540 W (15,500 Btu/h)

Annual walk-in energy factor
≥ 1.575x 10-5 x qnet + 1.146

On or after July 10, 2020
9 Walk-in freezer unit coolers with a net refrigeration capacity of ≥4540 W (15,500 Btu/h) Annual walk-in energy factor ≥ 1.216 On or after July 10, 2020

51 Section 667 of the Regulations is amended by striking out "and" at the end of paragraph (a) and by adding the following after paragraph (b):

52 The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 803:

DIVISION 14

Pumps

SUBDIVISION A
Clean Water Pumps

Definitions

804 The following definitions apply in this subdivision.

10 C.F.R. Appendix A means Appendix A to Subpart Y, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Energy Consumption of Pumps, as amended from time to time. (appendice A 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. §431.465(b)(4) means the table to paragraph 431.465(b)(4) of Subpart Y, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §431.465(b)(4))

best efficiency point means the pump hydraulic power operating point that results in a maximum efficiency. (point de rendement maximal)

clean water means water with a maximum non-absorbent solid content of 0.25 kg/m3 (0.016 lb/ft3), a maximum dissolved solid content of 50 kg/m3 (3.1 lb/ft3), a total gas content of the water that does not exceed the saturation volume and may include additives necessary to prevent the water from freezing at a minimum of -10°C (14°F). (eau propre)

clean water pump means a pump, with or without mechanical equipment, driver and controls, that is designed for pumping clean water and that

It does not include any of the following:

Energy-using product

805 (1) A clean water pump is prescribed as an energy-using product.

Limit

(2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 806, a clean water pump is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 27, 2020.

Energy efficiency standard

806 (1) The energy efficiency standard that applies to a clean water pump is the maximum pump energy index set out for the applicable equipment class in 10 C.F.R. 431.465(b)(4).

Testing standard

(2) A clean water pump complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix A that apply to a clean water pump as defined in section 804.

Information

807 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a clean water pump:

Coming into Force

53 These Regulations come into force on the day that, in the sixth month after the month in which they are published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, has the same calendar number as the day on which they are published or, if that sixth month has no day with that number, the last day of that sixth month.