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REGULATIONS AMENDING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS 1. (1) The definitions “ANSI C78.5”, “autotransformer”, “BR lamp”, “drive (isolation) transformer”, “encapsulated transformer”, “ER lamp”, “furnace transformer”, “instrument transformer”, “non-ventilated transformer”, “rectifier transformer”, “sealed transformer”, “testing transformer” and “welding transformer” in subsection 2(1) of the Energy Efficiency Regulations (see footnote 1) are repealed. (2) The definitions “general service incandescent reflector lamp”, “large air-conditioner”, “large heat pump”, “model number”, “motor”, “room air-conditioner”, “single package central air-conditioner”, “single package heat pump”, “split-system central air-conditioner”, “split-system heat pump” and “standby mode” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations are replaced by the following: “general service incandescent reflector lamp” means an incandescent reflector lamp with a bulb shape as described in ANSI C79.1 or similar shape that has
(3) Paragraph (f) of the definition “dry-type transformer” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following: (f) a grounding transformer,
(4) The definition “dry-type transformer” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following: (m) a special impedance transformer,
(5) Paragraph (p) of the definition “general service lamp” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following: (p) a silver bowl lamp,
(6) Paragraph (b) of the definition “life” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following: (b) general service incandescent reflector lamps, the nominal life in hours as calculated in accordance with CSA C862-09, and
(7) Paragraph (b) of the definition “luminous flux” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following: (b) for general service incandescent reflector lamps, the lumen output determined according to CSA C862-09,
(8) Subparagraph (a)(i) of the definition “self-contained commercial refrigerator” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following: (i) has at least one compartment for the storage of food, beverages or flowers at temperatures above 0°C,
(9) Paragraph (f) of the definition “type” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following: (f) room air-conditioners that are
(10) Paragraph (b) of the definition “unique motor identifier” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following: (b) with respect to a motor that is
(11) Subsection 2(1) of the Regulations is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order: “AHRI” means the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute; (AHRI)
“replacement external power supply” means an external power supply that (a) is marked for replacement for a specified end-use product that was manufactured before July 1, 2010, and
2. (1) The portion of subsection 3(1) of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: 3. (1) Subject to subsections (2) to (29), the following products are prescribed as energy-using products:
(2) Paragraphs 3(1)(j.3) and (j.4) of the Regulations are repealed. (3) Subsection 3(1) of the Regulations is amended by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (z.2) and by adding the following after paragraph (z.3): (z.4) compact audio products;
(4) Subsection 3(5.1) of the Regulations is replaced by the following: (5.1) A product referred to in paragraph (1)(j.2) shall not be considered to be an energy-using product
(5) Subsection 3(6) of the Regulations is replaced by the following: (6) For the purposes of Parts Ⅱ to V, a product referred to in paragraph (1)(n) shall not be considered to be an energy-using product
(viii) it is a two, four, six or eight pole, NEMA design B motor with an output power of greater than 150 kW (200 HP) and not more than 375 kW (500 HP) or is a two, four, six or eight pole IEC design N motor with an output power of greater than 150 kW and not more than 375 kW. (6) Subsection 3(10) of the Regulations is repealed. (7) Section 3 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after subsection (25): (26) For the purposes of Parts Ⅱ to V, a product referred to in paragraph (1)(z.7) shall not be considered an energy-using product unless its manufacturing process is completed on or after January 1, 2010.
3. (1) The portion of subsection 4(1) of the Regulations before paragraph (c) is replaced by the following: 4. (1) Subject to subsections (1.1) and (1.2),
(3) Subsection 4(1) of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after paragraph (c): (d) for an energy-using product referred to in paragraph 3(1)(v),
(4) Section 4 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after subsection (1.1): (1.2) During the period beginning on July 1, 2010 and ending on June 30, 2013, if an energy-using product referred to in paragraph 3(1)(z.8) is a replacement external power supply and its manufacturing process is completed during that period, there is no energy efficiency standard applicable to the product.
(5) Section 4 of the Regulations is amended by adding the following after subsection (3): (3.1) An energy-using product referred to in paragraph 3(1)(v), the kVA rating of which is set out in column I of Part 4 or 5 of Schedule I, complies with the energy efficiency standard referred to in subsection (1) only if the product meets the standard when tested in accordance with the testing procedure established by CSA C802.2-06.
(6) Subsection 4(4) of the Regulations is replaced by the following: (4) A reference to a CSA standard set out in column III of Part 1 of Schedule I shall be read as a reference to that standard as it read on August 31, 2010.
4. The portion of section 4.1 of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: 4.1 In respect of an energy-using product referred to in any of paragraphs 3(1)(y) to (z.1) that is manufactured before January 1, 2010, compliance with the energy efficiency standard referred to in subsection 4(1) shall be determined in accordance with the testing procedures established by ASHRAE 117 that are applicable to the product defined in these Regulations, except that
5. The Regulations are amended by adding the following after section 4.4: 4.5 In respect of an energy-using product referred to in any of paragraphs 3(1)(y) to (z.1) that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2010, compliance with the energy efficiency standard referred to in subsection 4(1) shall be determined in accordance with the testing procedures established by AHRI 1200 that are applicable to the product defined in these Regulations, except that
(e) the refrigerated volume shall be calculated in accordance with clause 4 of CSA C300-08. 4.6 In respect of an energy-using product referred to in paragraph 3(1)(p) that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2008, compliance with the energy efficiency standard referred to in subsection 4(1) shall be determined in accordance with the testing procedures established by CSA C300-08 that are applicable to the product defined in these Regulations, except that the adjustments prior to testing regarding the operability of the automatic icemaker are as follows:
6. The heading of Part Ⅲ of the Regulations is replaced by the following: LABELLING
7. Sections 6 and 7 of the Regulations are replaced by the following: 6. The form of labelling an energy-using product is set out in Schedule II for products listed in paragraphs 5(a) to (g) and in Schedule III for room air-conditioners.
8. Paragraphs 10.1(b) and (c) of the Regulations are repealed. 9. Paragraph 10.2(1)(a) of the Regulations is replaced by the following: (a) except in the case of the energy-using products referred to in paragraph 10.1(a) that are BR lamps or ER lamps, the words “Light Output / Flux lumineux”, followed by the product’s luminous flux and the word “Lumens”;
10. Subsection 11(3) of the Regulations is replaced by the following: (3) An energy using product referred to in paragraph 3(1)(z.8) need not be labelled in accordance with subsection (2) if
11. The heading of Part V of the Regulations is replaced by the following: PROVISION OF INFORMATION
12. (1) The portion of subsection 12(1) of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: 12. (1) The information required to be provided to the Minister under subsection 5(1) of the Act shall be filed with the Minister
(2) The portion of subsection 12(2) of the Regulations before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following: (2) The information provided under subsection (1) in respect of the energy-using product shall include
13. Section 17.1 of the Regulations is replaced by the following: 17.1 If the information referred to in section 5 of the Act has been provided in respect of a particular motor, all other motors that have the same unique motor identifier as that motor and that are at least as energy efficient as that motor are exempt from the application of that section.
14. Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by replacing “(Section 4)” after the heading “SCHEDULE I” with “(Subsection 2(1) and section 4)”. 15. The portion of item 8.1 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column III is replaced by the following: The portion of item 8.1 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column III Item Column III Energy Efficiency Standard 8.1 CSA C749-07 Table 1
16. The portion of item 46 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following: The portion of item 46 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV Item Column IV Completion Period 46. on or after December 31, 1998 until August 31, 2010
17. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 46: Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 46 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 46.1
18. The portion of item 47 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following: The portion of item 47 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV Item Column IV Completion Period 47. on or after December 31, 1998 until August 31, 2010
19. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 47: Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 47 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 47.01
CSA P.2 Section 4.7
Must be equipped with an automatic water temperature adjustment device No continuously burning pilot light
20. Items 56 to 59 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations are replaced by the following: Items 56 to 59 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 56.
General service incandescent reflector lamps that are ER30 or ER40 lamps with a nominal power of ≤ 50 W or ER40 lamps with a nominal power = 65 W CSA C862-09
21. Items 64.1 to 64.94 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations are replaced by the following: Items 64.1 to 64.94 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations Item Column I Energy Using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV
Completion Period 64.1
22. The portion of item 74 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following: The portion of item 74 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV Item Column IV Completion Period 74. on or after September 1, 2005 until December 31, 2009
23. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 74: Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 74 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 74.1
CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio AHRI 340/360 for integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER)
24. The portion of item 75 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following: The portion of item 75 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV Item Column IV Completion Period 75. on or after September 1, 2005 until December 31, 2009
25. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 75: Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 75 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 75.1
integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) = 10.1 on or after January 1, 2010
integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) = 9.8 on or after January 1, 2010
26. The portion of item 76 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following: The portion of item 76 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV Item Column IV Completion Period 76. on or after September 1, 2005 until December 31, 2009
27. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 76: Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 76 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 76.1
CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio AHRI 340/360 for integrated energy efficiency ratio
energy efficiency ratio = 11.0 integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) = 11.2
28. The portion of item 77 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following: The portion of item 77 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV Item Column IV Completion Period 77. on or after September 1, 2005 until December 31, 2009
29. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 77: Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 77 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 77.1
energy efficiency ratio = 10.8 integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) = 11.0
energy efficiency ratio = 9.8 integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) = 9.9
energy efficiency ratio = 9.5 integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) = 9.6
30. The portion of item 78 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following: The portion of item 78 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV Item Column IV Completion Period 78. on or after September 1, 2005 until December 31, 2009
31. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 78: Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 78 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 78.1
energy efficiency ratio = 11.5 integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) = 11.7
32. The portion of item 79 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following: The portion of item 79 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV Item Column IV Completion Period 79. on or after September 1, 2005 until December 31, 2009
33. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 79: Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 79 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 79.1
energy efficiency ratio = 11.0 integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) = 11.1
34. The portion of item 80 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following: The portion of item 80 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV Item Column IV Completion Period 80. on or after September 1, 2005 until December 31, 2009
Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 80 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/
Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 80.1 Large air-conditioners that are cooled by water or evaporation, have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio AHRI 340/360 for integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) energy efficiency ratio = 11.3
integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) = 11.5 on or after January 1, 2010 36. The portion of item 81 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:
The portion of item 81 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following Item Column IV Completion Period 81. on or after September 1, 2005 until December 31, 2009 37. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 81:
Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 81 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 81.1 Large air-conditioners that are cooled by water or evaporation, have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
AHRI 340/360 for integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) energy efficiency ratio = 10.8
integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) = 11.0 on or after January 1, 2010 81.2 Large air-conditioners that are cooled by water or evaporation, have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) = 10.9 on or after January 1, 2010 38. The portion of item 86 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:
The portion of item 86 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following Item Column IV Completion Period 86. on or after September 1, 2005 until December 31, 2009 39. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 86:
Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 86 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 86.1 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either no heating section or an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio and heating coefficient of performance AHRI 340/360 for integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) energy efficiency ratio = 11.0 heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.3 with inlet air temperature at 8.3°C and ≥ 2.25 with inlet air temperature at -8.3°C integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) = 11.2 on or after January 1, 2010 40. The portion of item 87 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:
The portion of item 87 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following Item Column IV Completion Period 87. on or after September 1, 2005 until December 31, 2009 41. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 87:
Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 87 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 87.1 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either no heating section or an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio and heating coefficient of performance AHRI 340/360 for integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) energy efficiency ratio = 10.6 heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with inlet air temperature at 8.3°C and ≥ 2.05 with inlet air temperature at -8.3°C
integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) = 10.7 on or after January 1, 2010 87.2 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and either no heating section or an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio and heating coefficient of performance energy efficiency ratio = 9.5 heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with inlet air temperature at 8.3°C and ≥ 2.05 with inlet on or after January 1, 2010 AHRI 340/360 for integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER)
air temperature at -8.3°C integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) = 9.6 42. The portion of item 88 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:
The portion of item 88 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following Item Column IV Completion Period 88. on or after September 1, 2005 until December 31, 2009 43. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 88:
Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 88 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV
Completion Period 88.1 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio and heating coefficient of performance AHRI 340/360 for integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) energy efficiency ratio = 10.8 heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.3 with inlet air temperature at 8.3°C and ≥ 2.25 with inlet air temperature at -8.3°C integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) = 11.0 on or after January 1, 2010 44. The portion of item 89 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:
The portion of item 89 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following Item Column IV Completion Period 89. on or after September 1, 2005 until December 31, 2009 45. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 89:
Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 89 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 89.1 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio
and heating coefficient of performance AHRI 340/360 for integrated energy efficiency ratio energy efficiency ratio = 10.4
integrated energy efficiency ratio = 10.5 on or after January 1, 2010 89.2 Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio and heating coefficient of performance AHRI 340/360 for integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) energy efficiency ratio = 9.3 heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with inlet air temperature at 8.3°C and ≥ 2.05 with inlet air temperature at -8.3°C
integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) = 9.4 on or after January 1, 2010 46. The portion of item 90 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:
The portion of item 90 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following Item Column IV Completion Period 90. on or after December 31, 1998 until August 31, 2010 47. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 90:
Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 90 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 90.1 Oil-fired boilers intended for low pressure steam systems ASHRAE 103 Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 82% on or after September 1, 2010 90.2 Oil-fired boilers intended for hot water systems ASHRAE 103 Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 84% on or after September 1, 2010 until August 31, 2012 90.3 Oil-fired boilers intended for hot water systems not equipped with tankless domestic water heating coils ASHRAE 103
Section 4.7 Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 84%
Must be equipped with an automatic water temperature adjustment device on or after September 1, 2012 90.4 Oil-fired boilers intended for hot water systems, equipped with tankless domestic water heating coils ASHRAE 103 Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 84% on or after September 1, 2012 48. The portion of item 102.1 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column II is replaced by the following:
The portion of item 102.1 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column II is replaced by the following Item Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision 102.1 Section 4.6 49. The portion of item 115 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:
The portion of item 115 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following Item Column IV Completion Period 115. on or after January 1, 2005 until December 31, 2009 50. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 115:
Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 115 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 115.1 Dry-type transformers, single-phase, 1.2 kV class CSA C802.2-06 CSA C802.2-0
clause 8 and Table 1, second column on or after January 1, 2010 51. The portion of items 116 and 117 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:
The portion of items 116 and 117 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following Item Column IV Completion Period 116. on or after January 1, 2005 until December 31, 2009 117. on or after January 1, 2005 until December 31, 2009 52. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 117:
Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 117 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 117.1 Dry-type transformers, three-phase, 1.2 kV class CSA C802.2-06 CSA 802.2-06
clause 8 and Table 1, sixth column on or after January 1, 2010 53. The portion of item 118 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:
The portion of item 118 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following Item Column IV Completion Period 118. on or after January 1, 2005 until December 31, 2009 54. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 118:
Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 118 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 118.1 Dry-type transformers, BIL 20-199 kV CSA C802.2-06 Subparagraphs 4(1)(d)(ii) to (v) on or after January 1, 2010 55. The portion of item 126 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:
The portion of item 126 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following Item Column IV Completion Period 126. on or after January 1, 2008 until December 31, 2009 56. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 126:
Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 126 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 126.1 Self-contained commercial refrigerators that are not transparent Section 4.5 Edaily = 0.00353 V + 2.04 on or after January 1, 2010 57. The portion of item 128 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:
The portion of item 128 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following Item Column IV Completion Period 128. on or after January 1, 2008 until December 31, 2009 58. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 128:
Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 128 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 128.1 Transparent self-contained commercial refrigerators without pull-down temperature reduction capability Section 4.5 Edaily = 0.00424 V + 3.34 on or after January 1, 2010 128.2 Transparent self-contained commercial refrigerators with pull-down temperature reduction capability Section 4.5 Edaily = 0.00445 V + 3.51 on or after January 1, 2010 59. The portion of items 131 and 132 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:
The portion of items 131 and 132 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following Item Column IV Completion Period 131. on or after January 1, 2008 until December 31, 2009 132. on or after January 1, 2008 until December 31, 2009 60. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 132:
Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 132 Item Column I
Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 132.1 Self-contained commercial freezers that are not transparent Section 4.5 Edaily = 0.01413 V + 1.38 on or after January 1, 2010 61. The portion of item 133 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:
The portion of item 133 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following Item Column IV Completion Period 133. on or after April 1, 2007 until December 31, 2009 62. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 133:
Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 133 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 133.1 Transparent self-contained commercial freezers Section 4.5 Edaily = 0.02649 V + 4.10 on or after January 1, 2010 63. The portion of item 135 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following:
The portion of item 135 of Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations in column IV is replaced by the following Item Column IV Completion Period 135. on or after January 1, 2008 until December 31, 2009 64. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 135:
Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 135 Item Column I
Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 135.1 Self-contained commercial refrigerator-freezers that are not transparent Section 4.5 Edaily = greater of either (0.00953 AV – 0.71) or 0.70 on or after January 1, 2010 65. Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 154:
Part 1 of Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 154 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Energy Efficiency Standard Column IV Completion Period 155. Compact audio products Section 4.8 Must be capable of entering one of the following modes, or more if applicable:
on or after May 1, 2011 until December 31, 2012 156. Compact audio products that are not clock radios Section 4.8 Must be capable of entering one of the following modes, or more if applicable:
on or after January 1, 2013 157. Compact audio products that are clock radios Section 4.8 Must be capable of entering one of the following modes, or more if applicable:
on or after January 1, 2013 158. Televisions Section 4.8 Must be capable of entering one of the following modes, or more if applicable:
on or after May 1, 2011 until December 31, 2012 159. Televisions Section 4.8 Must be capable of entering one of the following modes, or more if applicable:
on or after January 1, 2013 160. Video products Section 4.8 Must be capable of entering one of the following modes, or more if applicable:
on or after May 1, 2011 until December 31, 2012 161. Video products Section 4.8 Must be capable of entering one of the following modes, or more if applicable:
on or after January 1, 2013 162. Digital television adapters CSA C380 Must be capable of automatically entering standby mode and must be capable of entering the following modes:
on or after January 1, 2010 163. External power supplies CSA C381.1 Minimum average efficiency at the highest and lowest nominal output power setting:
on or after July 1, 2010 164. Single package vertical air-conditioners with a cooling capacity of < 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h) CSA C746-06 Energy efficiency ratio = 9.0 on or after January 1, 2011 165. Single package vertical air-conditioners with a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h) and < 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h) CSA C746-06 Energy efficiency ratio = 8.9 on or after January 1, 2011 166. Single package vertical air-conditioners with a cooling capacity of ≥ 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h) CSA C746-06 Energy efficiency ratio = 8.6 on or after January 1, 2011 167. Single package vertical heat pumps with a cooling capacity of < 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h) CSA C746-06 Energy efficiency ratio = 9.0
Heating coefficient of performance = 3.0 on or after January 1, 2011 168. Single package vertical heat pumps with a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h) and < 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h) CSA C746-06 Energy efficiency ratio = 8.9
Heating coefficient of performance = 3.0 on or after January 1, 2011 169. Single package vertical heat pumps with a cooling capacity of ≥ 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h) CSA C746-06 Energy efficiency ratio = 8.6
Heating coefficient of performance = 2.9 on or after January 1, 2011 170. Electric boilers ASHRAE 103 Section 4.7 Must be equipped with an automatic water temperature adjustment device on or after September 1, 2012 66. Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after Part 3:
Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after Part 3, Part 4 Item
Column I Column II Single-phase kVA rating
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (percentage at 50% nominal load) 20–45 kV BIL >45–95 kV BIL > 95–199 kV BIL 1. 15 98.10 97.86 97.60 2. 25 98.33 98.12 97.90 3. 37.5 98.49 98.30 98.10 4. 50 98.60 98.42 98.20 5. 75 98.73 98.57 98.53 6. 100 98.82 98.67 98.63 7. 167 98.96 98.83 98.80 8. 250 99.07 98.95 98.91 9. 333 99.14 99.03 98.99 10. 500 99.22 99.12 99.09 11. 667 99.27 99.18 99.15 12. 833 99.31 99.23 99.20 PART 5
Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after Part 3, Part 5 Item
Column I Column II Three-phase kVA rating
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (percentage at 50% nominal load) 20–45 kV BIL >45–95 kV BIL > 95–199 kV BIL 1. 15 97.50 97.18 96.80 2. 30 97.90 97.63 97.30 3. 45 98.10 97.86 97.60 4. 75 98.33 98.12 97.90 5. 112.5 98.49 98.30 98.10 6. 150 98.60 98.42 98.20 7. 225 98.73 98.57 98.53 8. 300 98.82 98.67 98.63 9. 500 98.96 98.83 98.80 10. 750 99.07 98.95 98.91 11. 1 000 99.14 99.03 98.99 12. 1 500 99.22 99.12 99.09 13. 2 000 99.27 99.18 99.15 14. 2 500 99.31 99.23 99.20 15. 3 000 99.34 99.26 99.24 16. 3 750 99.38 99.30 99.28 17. 5 000 99.42 99.35 99.33 18. 7 500 99.48 99.41 99.39 PART 6
Schedule I to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after Part 3, Part 6 Item
Column I Column II Column III Column IV kVA
Single-phase Dry-Type kVA
Three-phase Dry-Type Normal Impedance Range (%)* Normal Impedance Range (%)* 1. 15 1.5–10.0 15 1.5–10.0 2. 25 1.5–10.0 30 1.5–10.0 3. 37.5 1.5–10.0 45 1.5–10.0 4. 50 1.5–10.0 75 1.5–10.0 5. 75 2.0–10.0 112.5 1.5–10.0 6. 100 2.0–10.0 150 1.5–10.0 7. 167 2.5–10.0 225 2.5–10.0 8. 250 3.5–10.0 300 2.5–10.0 9. 333 3.5–10.0 500 3.5–11.0 10. 500 3.5–11.0 750 3.5–11.0 11. 667 3.5–11.0 1000 3.5–11.0 12. 833 3.5–11.0 1500 3.5–11.0 13. 2000 3.5–12.0 14. 2,500 3.5–12.0 15. 3000 4.5–12.0 16. 3750 5.0–13.0 17. 5000 5.0–13.0 18. 7500 5.0–13.0 * Linear interpolations shall be used to define the normal impedance range for transformers with kVA ratings not shown in the table. 67. Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by replacing “
(Subsection 12(2) and paragraph 15(2)(b))
” after the heading “SCHEDULE IV” with “
(Paragraph 12(2)(f))
Item 4.1 of Schedule IV to the Regulations is replaced by the following Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Information 4.1 Dry-type transformers CSA C802.2-06 (a) kVA rating;
The portion of item 10.1 of Schedule IV to the Regulations in column I is replaced by the following Item Column I Energy-using Product 10.1 Gas boilers manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 and before August 31, 2010 70. Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 10.1:
Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 10.1 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Information 10.2 Gas boilers manufactured on or after September 1, 2010 until August 31, 2012 CSA P.2 (a) which of the following fuels the product uses: (i) propane, or
(g) annual fuel utilization efficiency. 10.3 Gas boilers manufactured on or after September 1, 2012 CSA P.2 (a) which of the following fuels the product uses: (i) propane, or
(g) annual fuel utilization efficiency. (h) whether equipped with tankless domestic water heating coils; and
The portion of item 15.3 of Schedule IV to the Regulations in columns I and II is replaced by the following Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/
Legislative Provision 15.3 General service incandescent reflector lamps manufactured before June 1, 2009 CSA C862-01 72. Items 15.4 and 15.5 of Schedule IV to the Regulations are replaced by the following:
Items 15.4 and 15.5 of Schedule IV to the Regulations are replaced by the following Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Information 15.4 General service incandescent reflector lamps manufactured on or after June 1, 2009 CSA C862-09 (a) lamp description; (b) nominal power;
The portion of item 16.4 of Schedule IV to the Regulations in column II is replaced by the following Item Column II Standard/Legislative Provision 16.4 CSA C742-98 for ice-makers that produce ice in a continuous process and CSA C742-08 for ice-makers that produce ice in a batch process 74. The portion of item 18.3 of Schedule IV to the Regulations in column I is replaced by the following:
The portion of item 18.3 of Schedule IV to the Regulations in column I is replaced by the following Item Column I Energy-using Product 18.3 Large air-conditioners manufactured on or after September 1, 2005 and before January 1, 2011 75. Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 18.3:
Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 18.3 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Information 18.31 Large air-conditioners manufactured on or after January 1, 2011 CSA C746-06 AHRI 340/360 for the integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) (a) AHRI classification;
The portion of item 18.7 of Schedule IV to the Regulations in column I is replaced by the following Item Column I Energy-using Product 18.7 Large heat pumps manufactured on or after September 1, 2005 and before January 1, 2011 77. Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 18.7:
Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 18.7 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Information 18.8 Large heat pumps manufactured on or after January 1, 2011 CSA C746-06
AHRI 340/360 for the integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER) (a) AHRI classification; (b) cooling capacity in kW (Btu/h);
The portion of item 19.1 of Schedule IV to the Regulations in column I is replaced by the following Item Column I Energy-using Product 19.1 Motors manufactured on or after November 27, 1997 and before January 1, 2011 79. Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 19.1:
Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 19.1 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Information 19.11 Motors manufactured on or after January 1, 2011 CSA C390-10 (a) nominal efficiency value;
The portion of item 19.2 of Schedule IV to the Regulations in column I is replaced by the following Item Column I Energy-using Product 19.2 Oil-fired boilers manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 and before August 31, 2010 81. Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 19.2:
Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 19.2 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Information 19.21 Oil-fired boilers manufactured on or after September 1, 2010 and before September 1, 2012 ASHRAE 103 (a) for which of the following systems the product is intended: (i) low pressure steam, or
(ii) hot water; (b) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW (in Btu/h); (c) power burner motor’s consumption (PE), in kW;
19.22 Oil-fired boilers manufactured on or after September 1, 2012 ASHRAE 103 (a) for which of the following systems the product is intended:
(f) annual fuel utilization efficiency. (g) whether equipped with tankless domestic water heating coils; and
The portion of item 21.2 of Schedule IV to the Regulations in column II is replaced by the following Item Column II Standard/Legislative Provision 21.2 Section 4.6 83. The portion of items 30 and 31 of Schedule IV to the Regulations in column I is replaced by the following:
The portion of items 30 and 31 of Schedule IV to the Regulations in column I is replaced by the following Item Column I Energy-using Product 30. Self-contained commercial refrigerators, with cabinet drawers or cabinet doors, that are manufactured on or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2010 31. Self-contained commercial refrigerators, without cabinet drawers or cabinet doors, that are manufactured on or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2010 84. Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 31:
Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 31 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Information 31.1 Self-contained commercial refrigerators manufactured on or after January 1, 2010 Section 4.5 (a) Edaily;
The portion of items 32 and 33 of Schedule IV to the Regulations in column I is replaced by the following Item Column I Energy-using Product 32. Self-contained commercial freezers, with cabinet doors, that are manufactured on or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2010 33. Self-contained commercial freezers, without cabinet doors, that are manufactured on or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2010 86. Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 33:
Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 33 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Information 33.1 Self-contained commercial freezers manufactured on or after January 1, 2010 Section 4.5 (a) Edaily;
The portion of item 34 of Schedule IV to the Regulations in column I is replaced by the following Item Column I Energy-using Product 34. Self-contained commercial refrigerator-freezers manufactured on or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2010 88. Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 34:
Schedule IV to the Regulations is amended by adding the following after item 34 Item Column I Energy-using Product Column II Standard/ Legislative Provision Column III Information 35. Self-contained commercial refrigerator-freezers manufactured on or after January 1, 2010 Section 4.5 (a) Edaily;
36. Compact audio products manufactured on or after May 1, 2011 and before January 1, 2013 Section 4.8 (a) power consumption, in watts, in standby mode with information or status display active;
37. Compact audio products manufactured on or after January 1, 2013 Section 4.8 (a) power consumption, in watts, in standby mode with information or status display active;
38. Televisions manufactured on or after May 1, 2011 Section 4.8 for standby and off modes
20 CCR sections 1602 and 1604 for the functions and characteristics listed in paragraphs (e) to (m) in column III (a) power consumption, in watts, in standby mode with information or status display active;
(ii) with 300 lux entering the light sensor of the automatic brightness control; (h) whether the television has a forced menu;
39. Video products manufactured on or after May 1, 2011 and before January 1, 2013 Section 4.8 (a) power consumption, in watts, in standby mode with information or status display active;
40. Video products manufactured on or after January 1, 2013 Section 4.8 (a) power consumption, in watts, in standby mode with information or status display active;
41. Digital television adaptors CSA C380 (a) power consumption, in watts, in on mode;
42. External power supplies CSA C381.1 (a) nominal output voltage, at highest and lowest setting;
43. Single package vertical air-conditioners CSA C746-06 (a) AHRI classification;
44. Single package vertical heat pump CSA C746-06 (a) AHRI classification;
45. Electric boilers ASHRAE 103 (a) input rate, in kW; and
89. These Regulations come into force on the day that is six months after the day on which they are published in the Canada Gazette, Part Ⅱ. REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS STATEMENT (This statement is not part of the Regulations.)
Issue: Regulatory action is one way that the Government of Canada can address harmful greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and air pollutants. In Canada and globally, the use of minimum energy performance standards and complementary market stimulation activities to promote research and development, energy conservation practices and market penetration of the most energy efficient products results in ongoing market transformation, energy savings and associated GHG reductions. The Energy Efficiency Regulations (the Regulations) are regularly amended to add new products, increase the stringency of minimum energy performance requirements, and update testing methodologies or labelling requirements. Description: This amendment is the second of three proposals to deliver greenhouse gas and related emissions reductions as per Canada’s Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) and which is undertaken in a climate of harmonized North American standards. It will
Residential oil boilers Dry-type transformers Large air-conditioners and heat pumps Commercial self-contained refrigeration General service incandescent reflector lamps
Introduce new MEPS and associated reporting and compliance requirements for five products: Standby for electronic products Compact audio products Television (TV) and TV combination units (and reporting only of TV on mode)
Video products External power supplies Digital TV adaptors Electric boilers Single package vertical air-conditioners and heat pumps
Cost-benefit statement: As a result of this amendment, the net present value of benefits for all Canadians is estimated to be $1.89 billion over the service life of products shipped by 2020. Other benefits include aggregate annual energy savings of 4.73 petajoules in 2015, increasing to 7.20 petajoules in 2020 and GHG emission reductions of approximately 0.61 megatonnes in 2015, increasing to approximately 0.92 megatonnes in 2020.
Business and consumer impacts: The use of harmonized standards and a nationally recognized conformity assessment regime through the National Standards System (NSS) reduces the burden on stakeholders. Test standards developed through the NSS are often incorporated by reference in the Regulations as well as by provinces with active energy efficiency regulations. The requirement for third party verified energy efficiency performance, aligned with electrical safety and fuel burning safety certifications, results in a transparent and level playing field for all manufacturers and consumer confidence in energy savings resulting from the use of product complying with the standard. Domestic and international coordination and cooperation: As an importer of most of these products, Canada has generally harmonized standards with provinces and other major trading partners such as the United States. Performance measurement and evaluation plan: Performance measures and estimated impacts for the Regulations have been established. Progress towards meeting the energy efficiency regulatory goals of CARA will be found in departmental business plans, reports on plans and priorities, and the Report to Parliament under the Energy Efficiency Act. A formal evaluation of the Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling program was completed by Natural Resources Canada evaluation authorities in 2010. Issue Pursuant to the Energy Efficiency Act (the Act), the Energy Efficiency Regulations (the Regulations) encourage the efficient and economic use of energy. The Act and its accompanying Regulations contribute to the competitiveness of Canada’s economy and help Canada to address national and international climate change goals. Carbon dioxide (CO2), a by-product of fossil fuel consumption, has been identified as the most significant greenhouse gas (GHG) contributing to climate change. In recent years, as economic growth has given rise to higher energy use in Canada and throughout the world, the use of fossil fuels has intensified and CO2 emissions have increased. Since a general shift to alternative energy sources is years away, the most practical and immediate approach to limiting CO2 emissions is to improve energy efficiency.
In 1992, Parliament passed Canada’s Energy Efficiency Act and amended it in 2009. The Act provides for the making and enforcement of regulations requiring energy-using products to meet minimum energy-performance standards (MEPS), 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 have been in effect since 1995. To date, they have been amended 10 times to incorporate new MEPS for additional products or to increase the stringency of existing MEPS.
The purpose of the MEPS implemented under the Energy Efficiency Regulations is to eliminate shipment of inefficient, energy-using products that for the purpose of sale or lease are either imported into Canada, or transported between provinces. Since most energy-using products must cross provincial or international borders to reach their markets, national energy performance standards are an effective tool to raise the level of energy efficiency throughout Canada. MEPS are necessary where voluntary market forces are unable to overcome barriers that prevent consumers from making more efficient choices. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan or the Department) has calculated that, in 2010, the MEPS put into effect by the Energy Efficiency Regulations (since 1995) including the first of three Clean Air Regulatory Agenda (CARA) amendments will have achieved a reduction in GHG emissions of 26 megatonnes (Mt) per year. This amendment is the second of the three planned CARA amendments that collectively were estimated to deliver an annual, aggregate impact of
GHG reductions between 1.4 and 1.6 Mt per year in 2010–2011 and rising to 5.2 and 5.8 Mt in 2020–2021; and air pollutant reductions, the most significant of which are 725–1 002 tonnes (t) of nitrous oxides (NOx), 837–3 446 t of sulphur dioxide (SO2) and 204–1 155 t of particulate matter (PM10) per year in 2010–2011 and rising to reductions of 2 932–3 827 t of NOx; 2 388 to 9 820 t SO2; 647–3 368 t PM10 10 years later.
The MEPS contained in this amendment when combined with those in the previous CARA amendment, will account for 0.47 Mt in 2010, rising to 10.59 Mt in 2020. No estimates for the reduction of other emissions are provided due to uncertainties in calculation for the limited number of products. NRCan participates in standards development and conformity assessment through the National Standards System (NSS). The use of harmonized standards and a nationally recognized conformity assessment regime reduces the burden on stakeholders. Other participants in this system include provincial regulators, utilities and manufacturers. Test standards developed through the NSS are often incorporated by reference in the Energy Efficiency Regulations as well as by provinces with active energy efficiency regulations. These provinces are British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec. Provincial legislation governs transactions in internal provincial markets. As a participant in a global marketplace, NRCan seeks, where possible, to harmonize standards with those of other jurisdictions. In addition to provincial requirements, in the development of energy efficiency standards NRCan considers energy efficiency regulations at the United States (U.S.), federal and state levels. Significant standards activities in the U.S. include the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct), the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), and the California Code of Regulations, Title 20: Appliance Efficiency Regulations administered by the California Energy Commission (CEC). It is also important to harmonize with other jurisdictions and trading partners such as the European Union (E.U.) and Asia. Unique Canadian conditions, such as a colder climate, will sometimes support standards differing from those of other jurisdictions. The risk of not acting now is outlined in the government’s Clean Air Regulatory Framework document. If Canada did not continue to increase the energy efficiency of products on the market, Canada would be limiting its contribution to the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants and would be at a competitive disadvantage in terms of productivity related to higher energy use overheads per capita. Objectives Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution is a high priority for the Government. This amendment will contribute to the goal of clean energy and a clean environment for all Canadians. The specific objectives of this amendment to the Energy Efficiency Regulations are
to ensure Canada remains competitive and a harmonized leader in reaping the benefits of energy efficiency stock improvements and associated energy savings for all Canadians. Description Increase the stringency and/or scope of existing MEPS for seven currently regulated products Electric motors NRCan has prescribed energy efficiency requirements for electric motors since 1995.
increase the stringency of many of the existing efficiency requirements for 1 to 200 horsepower (HP) [0.75 to 150 kilowatts (kW)] motors to premium efficiency levels; eliminate most of the exclusions for 1 to 200 HP (0.75 to 150 kW) motors, requiring them to meet existing efficiency levels; and expand the scope requiring some 201 to 500 HP (151 kW to 375 kW) motors to meet existing efficiency levels. The Regulations harmonize with EISA minimum energy performance levels set for December 19, 2010, as well as with regulations for electric motors in place in British Columbia effective January 1, 2011. Residential gas and oil-fired boilers Gas and oil-fired boilers have been regulated since 1998. The Regulations will, for products manufactured as of September 1, 2010,
require a means of automatically adjusting water temperature, with the exception of boilers equipped with tankless domestic water heating coils. The MEPS are harmonized with a recent U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Final Rule in 2007 and technical amendment in 2008 but some of the provisions apply to products manufactured two years earlier than in the U.S. as proposed by Canadian industry. The majority of residential gas and oil boilers already meet the new minimum AFUE requirement. NRCan will continue to investigate moving to condensing level MEPS for these products. Dry-type transformers NRCan has prescribed energy efficiency requirements for dry-type transformers since 2005. The Regulations will, for products manufactured as of January 1, 2010,
remove the exclusion for instrument transformers; and provide new exemptions for special impedance transformers, grounding transformers, resistance grounding transformers and on-load regulating transformers.
Commercial self-contained refrigeration Self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers and refrigerator-freezers with doors or drawers that are used for storing product, food and beverages have been regulated since 2007. The Regulations will, for products manufactured as of January 1, 2010,
The MEPS are harmonized with EPAct. Large air-conditioners and heat pumps Large air-conditioners and heat pumps are used for space conditioning of commercial and large buildings. Units with a capacity of 19 kW to 73 kW (65 000 to 250 000 Btu/h [British thermal units per hour]) units have been regulated since 1998. The Regulations will, for products manufactured as of January 1, 2010,
The Regulations are harmonized with ASHRAE 90.1-2007, the standard from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), which is already in force in the U.S. General service incandescent reflector lamps General service incandescent reflector lamps have been regulated since 1996.
Introduce new MEPS and associated reporting and compliance requirements for five products Standby for electronic products
In broad terms, standby power is consumed when a product is not performing its main function, but is considered to be turned off by the user. In 2007, the Government of Canada announced its intent to limit the standby power consumption of products to the “1-Watt initiative” promoted by the International Energy Agency and endorsed at Gleneagles by the G8 leaders in 2005. Although the standby power of a single product may be small, the vast numbers of affected products on the market creates a large demand on the electrical grid. The Regulations will, for products manufactured as of May 1, 2011,
introduce MEPS for compact audio products, TV and TV combination units and Video products that consume energy in standby mode, establish maximum limits to standby mode power consumption and off mode;
set a second tier standard, to come into effect on January 1, 2013, at a level of 0.5 W with a 0.5 W allowance for additional functionality; and require the reporting of energy consumption in on-mode for TVs.
External power supplies (EPS) External power supplies are small external plug-in devices that convert AC 120V line voltage to a lower voltage either alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) to power various small products. Often called power adaptors, they are commonly sold with portable or electronic end-use products such as portable or mobile phones, modems, camcorders, portable monitors, notebooks, etc. The opportunities to reduce energy consumption for this common household and office product with ratings up to 250 watts exist and have been recognized and acted upon by ENERGY STAR, E.U., CEC, and U.S. with EISA. The Regulations will, for products manufactured as of July 1, 2010,
The Regulations are harmonized with EISA MEPS that came into effect in the U.S. on July 1, 2008. The Regulations, by including external power supplies for household and office products, have a scope that is functionally similar to both EISA and the E.U. Digital TV adaptors Most of Canada’s TV transmission will be digital as required by the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission on August 31, 2011. The expected influx of digital TV adaptors is expected to increase electrical consumptions. Consumers who do not subscribe to satellite or cable and rely solely on over-the-air TV broadcasts for their television broadcast will need to purchase either a television with a built-in digital TV signal tuner or a digital television adaptor (also termed digital-to-analog converter) to convert digital broadcast signals to analog signals. The Regulations will, for products manufactured as of January 1, 2010,
prescribe MEPS for both on mode and standby mode; and provide for an auto-power down feature.
The MEPS are harmonized with ENERGY STAR levels and are consistent with commonly sold efficiencies in the U.S. Electric boilers The Regulations will, for products manufactured as of September 1, 2012,
The requirement is harmonized with EISA and matches a similar requirement for gas and oil boilers. Single package vertical air-conditioners and heat pumps
Vertical air-conditioners and heat pumps are relatively new specialized single package units. They are similar to package terminal air-conditioners and heat pumps, but with a vertical orientation. The Regulations will, for products manufactured as of January 1, 2011,
The MEPS are harmonized with ASHRAE 90.1-2007 and EISA. Update the Regulations to reflect minor changes stemming from a recent amendment to the Energy Efficiency Act and other relevant standard updates The amendment includes, in addition to necessary changes stemming from the September 2009 changes to the Act, updates to referenced standards as a result of ongoing participation and monitoring of standards development work in Canada and in North America.
Regulatory and non-regulatory options considered Maintaining the status quo If the amendment were not implemented, Canada would lose a cost-effective opportunity to reduce its GHG and other atmospheric emissions, e.g. smog pre-cursors, which are associated with energy use.
Canada’s other trading partners are making rapid energy efficiency improvements. The standards contained in this amendment will help to maintain and improve Canada’s competitive position in supplying products to international and domestic markets. Without the national standards contained in the amendment and complementary provincial requirements (where authorized under provincial legislation), inefficient energy-using equipment could be sold in provinces or territories that do not have performance requirements. This would hinder the Government of Canada’s objectives of reducing CO2 emissions and achieving cost savings for energy users.
Voluntary program NRCan uses awareness and information programs such as ENERGY STAR to increase acceptance of energy efficient equipment. The voluntary programs support the mandatory regulations. As markets for efficient products grow, MEPS can effectively eliminate the least efficient products. As MEPS are introduced, criteria for ENERGY STAR are updated to continue to recognize the top-performing products on the market. As administrator of the ENERGY STAR program in Canada, NRCan ensures that the program requirements are maintained, that products meet the stated requirements, and that specifications are updated to reflect improvements in product offerings — all in an effort to maintain the credibility of the program. Voluntary measures, on their own, do not guarantee market transformation.
Regulatory action Without these amending Regulations, cooperation from all industry members could not be guaranteed, especially in the case of imported goods. Consequently, firms generally support the use of MEPS to ensure a level playing field.
Benefits and costs The benefits and costs of increasing the minimum energy performance standards for these products are evaluated in four parts:
The analysis was conducted for units that would not meet the minimum energy performance standard and that are considered to be the least efficient of their class. Results of the analysis are presented for a single unit within each product class. This presentation methodology enables Canadians who purchase a product covered under the Energy Efficiency Regulations to know whether they can expect a positive or negative economic impact over the service life of the product as a result of the energy efficiency improvement.
Methodology and assumptions NRCan analyzed the economic attractiveness of the minimum energy performance standards and the impact on Canadian society within a cost-benefit analysis framework, using the incremental cost and energy savings data associated with the various technologies that increase the energy efficiency of the benchmark products. Benchmark products are often characterized as the least efficient products available for sale in Canada.
Benefits and costs are measured in real 2008 dollars (i.e. year 2008 prices); A 7% real discount rate; (see footnote 2)
Canadian average energy prices, based on Natural Resources Canada’s official energy supply and demand forecast (Canada’s Energy Outlook: The Reference Case 2006); Product specific effective dates for estimating impacts are based on best available information at the time of the analysis and NRCan will estimate actual impacts in future evaluations; and
Product-specific assumptions are based on product-specific market analysis reports, testing reports, industry data, engineering studies, experience in other regulating jurisdictions, stakeholder consultation, and other data sources. Electric motors
Service life: 5 horsepower — 17 years
Typical usage: 5 horsepower — 2 600 hours per year 15 horsepower — 3 150 hours per year
300 horsepower — 5 444 hours per year All motors have a load factor of 60%.
Input 150 000 Btu/h AFUE 81% (Table II) Input 250 000 Btu/h AFUE 80% (Table I)
Input 250 000 Btu/h AFUE 81% (Table II) No analysis performed on 75 000 Btu/h and 100 000 Btu/h oil-fired steam and all gas-fired steam boilers since all models meet the proposed 2010 MEPS.
The baseline size designation: Medium air-conditioners — between 19.0 kW and 39.6 kW (between 65 kBtu/h and 135 kBtu/h)
Very large air-conditioners — between 70.3 kW and 223 kW (between 240 kBtu/h and 760 kBtu/h) Large heat pump with capacity equal to or greater than 19.0 kW (65 kBtu/h)
Equivalent full-load hours used for Canada (based on full load hours for Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver): Medium air-conditioner — 1 021
Heat pump (heating and cooling) — 1 860 (838 + 1 022) Includes energy savings from resulting heating efficiency gains for heat pumps. Commercial self-contained refrigeration
The baseline models used were Refrigerator with opaque doors — volume of 648 litres
Typical usage: residential use — 840 hours per year
Commercial 85 watt BR30 (2 000 hour service life) replaced by a 60 watt PAR30 (3 000 hour service life) commercial use — 0.84 years 75 watt BR38 (2 000 hour service life) replaced by a 50 watt PAR38 (2 500 hour service life): commercial use — 0.70 years 120 watt BR40 (2 000 hour service life) replaced by a 90 watt PAR38 (2 500 hour service life): commercial use — 0.70 years
Incandescent to halogen lamp replacement: a general heat-loss factor of 14% for residential use. Commercial heat-loss is zero. Standby for electronic products
The baseline models used: Integrated stereo with monochrome display and remote
Typical usage: Integrated stereo — 93% of time in standby
Clock radio — 59% of time in standby TV and TV combination units
Typical usage: 84% of time in standby Video products
The baseline models used: Non-recording video players: DVD player with built-in VCR with a remote
Typical usage: Non-recording video players — 88% of time in standby
External power supplies were defined to have two modes, no load mode and active mode. Active mode is a reference to the state of the external power supply and not the product it is attached to. No load mode is the condition in which the input of a power supply is connected to an AC source consistent with the power supply’s nameplate AC input voltage, but the output is not connected to an end-use product or any other load.
Product or combination of products used to estimate costs and energy savings for each wattage bin The baseline models used were (see footnote 6) Less than 1 watt bin: Service life: (see footnote 7) Low-wattage mobile phone — 2 years
Typical usage (see footnote 8) (power modes the EPS is required to supply) Low-wattage mobile phone No load mode: 7 446 hours per year
The 1 to 5 watt bin: Service life: Mobile phones — 2 years
Typical usage (power modes the EPS is required to supply): Mobile phones No load mode: 7 446 hours per year
The 5 to 10 watt bin: Service life: Cordless phones — 3 years
Typical usage (power modes the EPS is required to supply): Cordless phones No load mode: 0 hours per year
The 10 to 20 watt bin: Service life: Modem — 5 years
Typical usage (power modes the EPS is required to supply): Modem No load mode: 0 hours per year
Portable video player No load mode: 0 hours per year
Camcorder No load mode: 110 hours per year
Service life: Portable printer — 5 years
Typical usage (power modes the EPS is required to supply): Portable printer No load mode: 0 hours per year
Small flat panel TV No load mode: 0 hours per year
Service life: Flat panel monitor — 5 years
Typical usage (power modes the EPS is required to supply): Flat panel monitor No load mode: 0 hours per year
Notebook No load mode: 0 hours per year
The greater than 100 watt bin: Service life: High wattage notebook — 5 years
Typical usage (power modes the EPS is required to supply): High wattage notebook No load mode: 0 hours per year
Typical usage: 16.4 hours per day on mode 7.6 hours per day standby mode The baseline model: consumes 17 watts in on mode and 2 watts in standby mode
The baseline models used Single package vertical air-conditioner — 36 000 Btu/h
Equivalent full-load hours used (based on a cooling hours from Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver): Single package vertical air-conditioner — 711 hours
Includes energy savings from resulting heating efficiency gains for heat pumps. Assumptions for sensitivity analysis
Summary of net benefits analysis Products class Annual energy savings Net present value of benefits $ 2008 Electric motors Incremental electricity saved (kWh/yr/unit) ($/unit) 5 horsepower 133 34 15 horsepower 325 95 30 horsepower 637 209 75 horsepower 2 161 873 150 horsepower 2 677 1,273 300 horsepower 8 536 6,596 Gas-fired water boilers Incremental natural gas saved (GJ/yr/unit) ($/unit) Input 75 000 Btu/h 1 (118) (see footnote 9) Input 100 000 Btu/h 2 87 Input 150 000 Btu/h 4 345 Input 250 000 Btu/h 6 788 Oil-fired water boilers Incremental oil saved (GJ/yr/unit) ($/unit) Input 75 000 Btu/h 1 (152) (see footnote 10) Input 100 000 Btu/h 1 (32) (see footnote 11) Input 150 000 Btu/h 1 120 Input 250 000 Btu/h 3 167 Oil-fired steam boilers Incremental oil saved (GJ/yr/unit) ($/unit) Input 150 000 Btu/h 1 36 Input 250 000 Btu/h 1 167 Dry-type transformers Incremental electricity saved (kWh/yr/unit) ($/unit) 300 kVA 4 320 2,497 1 500 kVA 8 034 3,824 2 000 kVA 13 387 9,245 Large air-conditioners and heat pumps Incremental electricity saved (kWh/yr/unit) ($/unit) Medium air-conditioner 717 227 Large air-conditioner 2 279 1,004 Very large air-conditioner 1 975 845 Large heat pump 2 871 1,089 Commercial self-contained refrigeration Incremental electricity saved (kWh/yr/unit) ($/unit) Opaque refrigerator 481 275 Transparent refrigerator 1 089 623 Opaque freezer 329 188 Transparent freezer 1 270 727 Opaque ice-cream type freezer 576 330 Transparent ice-cream type freezer 2 215 1,268 General service incandescent reflector lamps Incremental electricity saved (kWh/yr/unit) ($/unit) Residential 85 watt BR30 — residential 18 4 75 watt BR38 — residential 18 2 120 watt BR40 — residential 22 3 75 watt ER30 — residential 18 2 120 watt ER40 — residential 22 4 Commercial 85 watt BR30 — commercial 89 5 75 watt BR38 — commercial 89 2 120 watt BR40 — commercial 107 3 75 watt ER30 — commercial 89 1 120 watt ER40 — commercial 107 5 Standby power electronic products Incremental electricity saved (kWh/yr/unit) ($/unit) Integrated stereo 199 101 Portable audio 15 4 Clock radio 44 15 Televisions 80 35 Non-recording video player 71 31 Recording video player 112 43 External power supplies for Incremental electricity saved (kWh/yr/unit) ($/unit) Low-wattage mobile phone — less than 1 watt 8 1 Mobile phones — 1 to 5 watts 7 1 Cordless phones — 5 to 10 watts 18 5 Modem — 11 to 20 watts 12 5 Portable video player — 11 to 20 watts 2 1 Camcorder — 11 to 20 watts 0.2 0 Portable printer — 21 to 50 watts 20 9 Small flat panel TV — 21 to 50 watts 15 6 Flat panel monitor — 51 to 100 watts 9 4 Notebook — 51 to 100 watts 23 10 High wattage notebook — greater than 100 watts 2 1 Digital television adapters Incremental electricity saved (kWh/yr/unit) ($/unit) Digital television adapter unit 30 11 Single package vertical air-conditioners and heat pumps Incremental electricity saved (kWh/yr/unit) ($/unit) Single package vertical air-conditioner 132 (154) (see footnote 12) Single package vertical heat pump 552 155 Summary: costs and benefits to society The results of the analysis show that there are positive net economic benefits to Canada from adopting the MEPS contained in this proposed amendment. The sensitivity analysis indicates that the results are fairly robust for a wide range of assumptions. The benefits will vary by individual user depending on end-use sector, geographical location and/or operational practices. Based on the results in Table I and product shipment trends, the estimated net present value of benefits for all Canadians would be approximately $1.07 billion over the service life of products shipped by 2015 and would increase to $1.89 billion over the service life of products shipped by 2020. Energy/GHG analysis
The energy savings associated with residential boilers, external power supplies, digital television adaptors and standby power for electronic products occur in the residential sector. The energy savings associated with large air-conditioners and heat pumps, single package vertical air-conditioners and heat pumps and commercial self-contained refrigeration occur in the commercial sector. The energy savings associated with dry-type transformers occur in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. The energy savings associated with general service incandescent reflector lamps occur in the residential and commercial sectors. The energy savings associated with electric motors occurs in both the commercial and industrial sectors. The analysis was conducted for units that would not meet the MEPS and that are considered to be the most popular or average of their class.
Expected results The estimated energy savings impact of the amendment is presented in Table II. The results are presented for the years 2015, 2020, 2025 and 2030. Energy savings would begin to accrue with the implementation of the standard. Total energy savings associated with this amendment would be 4.73 petajoules annually in 2015, increasing to 10.59 petajoules annually in 2030 as the sale of more efficient equipment steadily replaces the pre-regulation stock. Table II: Energy savings (petajoules)
Table II: Energy savings (petajoules) category
2015 2020 2025 2030 Residential 3.21 4.32 4.74 5.17 Commercial 1.02 1.81 2.53 3.10 Industrial 0.51 1.07 1.70 2.31 Total 4.73 7.20 8.97 10.59 *Numbers may not add up because of rounding.
Table III: Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (megatonnes) category
2015 2020 2025 2030 Residential 0.41 0.55 0.60 0.65 Commercial 0.13 0.23 0.33 0.40 Industrial 0.07 0.14 0.22 0.30 Total 0.61 0.92 1.14 1.35 *Numbers may not add up because of rounding.
Cost and benefits to business The Regulations would bring about changes in the types of products sold in Canada. It would also generate costs and benefits to business and industry. Employment has not been an issue, owing to the limited production of the regulated products in Canada. NRCan works to minimize any negative impacts by consulting in advance and recognizing industry concerns, by referencing industry recognized standards and harmonized MEPS, and through outreach, education and streamlining of administrative requirements. Industry support Industry has been consulted in the development of the Regulations including reviewing and commenting on the costs used during the analysis. NRCan has taken industry’s comments into consideration and made modifications, where appropriate, to the Regulations. (See Consultation section.)
North American harmonization Industry prefers North American harmonization in test methods, effective dates and performance level(s). This facilitates international trade, reduces the risk of non-compliance and potential dumping of inefficient stock, and reduces industry’s transitional production costs. NRCan strives to harmonize except for individual cases that may vary for policy, climatic or technical reasons as detailed in the product-specific consultation sections.
Costs to industry Incremental costs for more efficient technology and compliance are passed on to consumers and are justified by the energy savings. The increased cost per unit usually drops as sales volumes increase to meet demand and the standard product becomes commoditized. Higher margins applied to new-generation, high-efficiency products often replace this revenue. The high-efficiency products benefit from labelling and promotion programs that are associated with the standards regime.
Minimizing administrative burden To ensure a level playing field for compliance and enforcement, the Regulations have administrative provisions to reduce the risk of non-compliance: third-party energy efficiency verification, energy efficiency reporting prior to import or inter-provincial transport, and import reporting (as detailed in the Compliance section below).
Third-party energy efficiency verification. These verification programs contribute to product quality assurance by facilitating interpretation and training on testing procedures, providing public-verified ratings and efficiency marking of verified units, and systematic challenge mechanisms. For industry, these costs are typically less than 1% of the unit cost. Submitting energy efficiency reports prior to import or interprovincial transport. This is a one-time activity per model (facilitated by electronic reporting forms supplied by NRCan) and is generally based upon the industry’s internal inventory management systems. The burden of complying with this requirement is minimal. Import reporting requirements. These are minimal and are currently an integral part of the customs process due to NRCan’s early participation in the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) electronic Single Window initiative. The details required to be reported are few and often typically included with the commercial import documentation already required by CBSA. Additional benefit NRCan’s compliance and enforcement also adds value to business in the promotion and sale of standard and high-efficiency products. Verified performance ratings are posted to the NRCan Web site (see footnote 14) and provide readily accessible information to individuals or businesses looking to make energy efficiency purchases as well as for provincial and utility programs engaged in promoting energy efficiency. Costs and benefits to the Government of Canada The Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling Program is funded at $32 million over four years which supports
compliance and maintenance of the existing regulations; and labelling programs for equipment. Analytical support is provided through the Department’s core human resources and is estimated at one full-time equivalent employee per year.
The impact of the MEPS from this amendment on Canadian society is summarized in Table IV. The table presents the aggregated annual totals for 2010 and 2020, the cumulative total up to 2020 and the average from 2009 to 2020. Table IV: Summary of benefits and costs to Canadians
Table IV: Summary of benefits and costs to Canadians cost
Aggregate Annual Totals Total Cumulative Average Annual Costs, benefits & distribution (Discounted to 2009) 2010 2015 2020 by 2020 amount
A. Quantified impacts $ (millions in 2008 prices) * Benefits Canadians $107 $311 $355 2,248$ $187 Costs Canadians $24 $47 $60 $360 $30 Net benefits $1,888 $157 B. Quantified impacts in non $ ** Positive impacts on Canadians Energy savings (petajoules) 0.55 4.73 7.20 47.96 4.00 GHG emissions reductions (megatonnes) 0.07 0.61 0.92 6.15 0.51 * Section A represents the estimated present value of benefits and costs for all Canadians over the service life of products shipped by 2020 based on product shipment trends. Benefits consist of energy savings and reductions in GHG emissions. Costs consist of differentials between a benchmark product price, and the cost of that product with levels of efficiency that meet or exceed those specified in the amendment.
The Regulations represent a balanced approach that considers market forces, industry concerns, product availability and affordability in a global and North American context. Tools that are used include detailed market assessments, consultation and the impact analyses. The MEPS ensure Canadians an adequate supply of more efficient product options that meet the objective of reducing Canada’s greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions through the accelerated introduction of more energy efficient products into Canada’s equipment stock. Consultation General commentary NRCan follows general consultation practices for individual products as follows: National Standards System. The relevant Canadian Standards Association Steering Committees, Technical Committees and Technical Subcommittees, assembled from stakeholders (including manufacturers, industry associations and other interested groups), provided input, and reviewed and voted upon changes to the test standard. For some products, the minimum efficiency requirements have been incorporated by consensus into the test procedure standards. Bulletins. Bulletins were distributed to interested stakeholders. Distribution lists targeted key market channel stakeholders, key federal and provincial stakeholders, and general interest groups (advocacy groups, international regulators). Many of these individuals and organizations in turn forwarded the bulletins to provide access to a larger audience of stakeholders. Bulletins are e-mailed and posted on the Energy Efficiency Regulations Web site (NRCan Web site) at http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/regulations. Workshops and webinars. Workshops and post bulletin webinars were held to provide stakeholders with a public forum to have the proposed requirements explained and review comments and invite additional input as required especially where there were significant issues raised that were best addressed as a group in conjunction with the bulletin process. Invitations were sent out to identified stakeholders. In some cases, bilateral discussions were held with stakeholders with sub-product specific issues. The meeting notes and presentation materials were forwarded to webinar participants. Consultation prior to pre-publication
Electric motors — manufacturers (1), countries (1) Residential gas, oil and electric boilers — industry association (1) Dry-type transformers — manufacturers (2)
Standby for electronic products — manufacturers (15), industry associations (3), countries (1); External power supplies — manufacturers (8), industry associations (9) Portable air conditioners — manufacturers (3), industry associations (2), countries (1)
Clarification test method refrigerators — manufacturer (1) Single package vertical air conditioners and heat pumps — no comments
Other industry associations submitted comments: the Air-conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute in regard to residential gas and oil boilers and jointly the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and Canadian Appliance Manufacturers Association in regard to room air-conditioners and portable air-conditioners. It is worth noting that significant early consultation has allowed NRCan to address the majority of issues prior to pre-publication in the Canada Gazette, Part Ⅰ.
NRCan received joint comments on room air conditioners from Canadian and U.S. industry associations suggesting that NRCan harmonize with efficiency levels in an agreement between U.S. energy efficiency advocates and industry. In April 2011, the U.S. DOE published a final rule based on that agreement that is open for comments until August 2011. NRCan has recommended that the implementation of the room air conditioner standard be delayed to improve alignment with U.S. policy direction once it is finalized. NRCan received joint comments from the Canadian and U.S. industry associations, as well as China and one manufacturer, on portable air conditioners. NRCan has recommended delaying the implementation of standards for this product until consensus is reached in the industry on the test procedures.
Electric motors In addition to the general consultation activities NRCan was invited to make two presentations on the amendment to industry meetings.
A U.S. industry association requested removal of the requirement to report pump electrical energy consumption as some boilers are not sold with pumps, but are field specified and installed. NRCan clarified that if a boiler is not sold with a pump, the default value in the test method can be used. Given that the pump electrical consumption is measured as part of the test method and affects energy consumption, reporting this discrete value has been retained. Dry-type transformers In addition to the general consultation activities, NRCan was invited to make a presentation on the proposed amendment at an industry meeting.
One manufacturer commented regarding the proposed date of manufacture of June 1, 2009. Canada’s date of manufacture of June 1, 2009, was chosen to harmonize with that in the U.S. All stakeholders have six months after publication of this amendment, before it comes into force, to meet the requirements of the standards. Standby for electronic products Regarding standby power of consumer electronics products — compact audio product, televisions, and video products — many more stakeholders provided comments or requested clarification following prepublication than following the previous three consultation bulletins issued in 2009. Issues identified
Home theatre in a box (HTiB). HTiBs are considered to be within the scope of compact audio if the radio tuner and amplifier are contained in a single housing. Battery-powered products. NRCan clarified that products that plug in or connect to mains power, irrespective of whether they can be battery powered or have built-in rechargeable batteries, are within the scope. This harmonizes with the E.U. regulations. The test procedure is clear that standby power is measured with the battery fully charged and when the product has reached a stable power level.
Meaning of “integral” power supplies for video equipment. Some stakeholders interpreted integral to mean “integrated” power supply, as in an internal power supply. However, the term “integral” in this context means “essential to completeness.” Thus, products that rely directly on mains power to operate (whether through an internal or external power supply plugged into mains) are covered in the Regulations. Products that obtain power through another product (such as an external hard drive that connects to a USB port) are not covered in the scope of video equipment. Clarification for information and status displays. NRCan pre-published to harmonize with the E.U. by requiring products in standby mode, with an active display, to consume 1 W. It was pointed out that the E.U. considered a display to be a continuous function. If a display remains temporarily active for a defined period of time after activating the standby mode, the product only has to meet the standby power limits with the display off. NRCan agrees with this position. As some products may take more than 10 minutes to reach the declared standby power level, the time taken under test conditions for the product to enter standby must also be reported.
Stakeholders noted that some compact audio products may have powered speakers, along with the central amplifier/tuner enclosure. For compact audio in particular, NRCan considers standby to be the power consumed by the amplifier/tuner enclosure only; all other powered components would be connected and operating under normal conditions, but not measured for standby power at a separate plug. NRCan will consider revisions to this policy in future amendments. One stakeholder asked how units with powered antennae are to be tested. NRCan clarified that, according to the definition of standby and the referenced test procedure that if the powered antennae can be shut down by the consumer, the model can be tested in this mode; however, if there is no shut off capability, they must be tested with the power on.
Stakeholders raised concerns that the standby definitions proposed in the Regulations may not align with those in an upcoming version of the IEC 62301. NRCan confirms that the standby and off-mode definitions align with the IEC 62087 passive-standby and off-mode definitions which are specific to the standby products and, as written, would be tested without consideration of the other possible modes, i.e. standby–low and standby–high, which would require networking functions to be tested. (f) Harmonization
Another industry association suggested that NRCan should harmonize with the E.U. regulation, and allow manufacturers exemptions for certain products, if it can be technically shown that the Regulations are inappropriate “for the intended use of the product.” The Act does not provide the Minister with the authority to grant exemptions to the Regulations. Exemptions must be identified in the Regulations. (g) Data analysis
External power supplies NRCan received many comments from both industry associations and manufacturers identifying issues. There were also some 55 enquiries from a range of manufacturers, certification bodies, laboratories and a retailer seeking clarifications primarily regarding the logistics of meeting the regulatory requirements. Issues identified
Stakeholders raised concerns regarding having to report verified efficiency values for their external power supplies immediately upon publication of the amendment. The amendment will now come into force six months after publication in the Canada Gazette, Part Ⅱ. Note that as external power supplies have been subject to the same MEPS in the U.S. since July 1, 2008, NRCan has kept the pre-published July 1, 2010, effective date of manufacture. (b) Third party verification
Some stakeholders argued for deletion of the reporting requirements due to the administrative burden. Since the scope of the products has been reduced and now focuses on common high volume products, NRCan believes that the reporting requirements have been considerably reduced. The reporting is needed to ensure imported product is compliant and to limit the risk of importing non-compliant product by importers/dealers. (c) Scope — Commercial, industrial, life safety
A number of stakeholders asked for spares to be exempted from regulation for a period ranging from one to seven years. The Regulations now provide for an exemption from the MEPS only that extends to June 30, 2013, for external power supplies marked for replacement of a specified end-use product that was manufactured before July 1, 2010. Similarly, the proposed five-year delay for spares for cradled emergency communication equipment has been removed because this equipment no longer falls within the product scope. Clarification test method — refrigerators with ice-makers
Implementation, enforcement and service standards It is expected that the compliance and enforcement procedures already in place for all products regulated under the Energy Efficiency Regulations will continue to serve well for these products.
Verification marking and energy efficiency reporting For products prescribed under the Regulations, NRCan employs a third-party verification system using the services of certification bodies accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. Verified energy performance data will be submitted to NRCan by the dealer in an energy efficiency report as specified in Part V and Schedule IV of the Regulations. This is only required once for each model, before importation or interprovincial shipment. For external power supplies, the Regulations prescribe alternatives to the use of the energy efficiency verification mark while requiring that the product be verified by a third party certification organisation. NRCan will also be increasing its market surveillance for this product to reduce the risk of non-compliance.
Customs reporting and monitoring NRCan’s procedures for commercial imports of prescribed products will apply to products prescribed under the Regulations.
The Regulations will require importations of prescribed product to provide in their customs release documents, the minimal information needed for customs monitoring. NRCan will work with CBSA as well as customs broker and import associations to communicate the changes and facilitate import reporting in particular for the electronic product market in regard to new regulations for external power supplies and products affected by the standby power consumption requirements.
Direct fieldwork: Market survey and product testing In addition to ongoing compliance marketplace monitoring activities, NRCan has developed a plan for surveying and testing products in the context of monitoring compliance outcomes with product specific compliance audits. Depending upon the product, NRCan will conduct in-store or procurement surveys as well as product tests. NRCan will also conduct 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.
Strategic environmental assessment In accordance with the Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals, a Preliminary Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) was conducted for the proposed Regulations. Elements of this amendment have undergone environmental analysis via a previous detailed SEA in 2008 — Bill to Amend the Energy Efficiency Act. Moreover, the analysis of environmental impacts is ongoing and inherent to the program. Expected outcomes, including greenhouse gas reductions and associated environmental impacts, are detailed in the Benefits and costs section of this document. Conclusion An appropriate level of compliance with the Regulations will result from support by North American manufacturers, third-party verification, customs monitoring, cooperation with regulating provinces, communication activities, market surveys, and product testing as required.
Performance measurement and evaluation As noted, these Regulations are the second of those announced as part of the Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling component of CARA. As such, they will be subject to the performance management strategy as outlined in the CARA Treasury Board submission and the Horizontal Results-based Management Accountability Framework prepared for CARA.
Detailed accounts of progress towards this objective will be found in departmental business plans, reports on plans and priorities, and the Report to Parliament under the Energy Efficiency Act. Performance measurement and evaluation plans have been established for the Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling program as a whole: key activities and outputs are identified, expectations quantified, ongoing data collection from program files maintained and appropriate targets defined. Feedback on the status of all activities is provided to the program on a continual basis. A formal evaluation of the Standards and Labelling program was completed by a third party for Natural Resources Canada in July 2010.
The regulated entities for this amendment are Canadian dealers of seven existing products and five new products. To achieve the regulatory outcomes, dealers/manufacturers must not only be aware of the new MEPS, but they must also ensure that their product offerings will comply when the Regulations come into force. Regulated products must meet MEPS and bear an energy efficiency verification mark from a certification body accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. Dealers are also required to provide an energy efficiency report for a product prior to the first import or interprovincial shipment, and provide, upon import, information that links back to the energy efficiency report. Dealer awareness, understanding and technical capacity to comply with the newly introduced MEPS are facilitated through the development of national standards and stakeholder consultations well before the introduction of proposed regulations. Once regulations are implemented, NRCan facilitates the reporting of new requirements by providing all manufacturer/dealers of these products with standardized energy efficiency report forms and works with CBSA to clearly communicate to customs brokers and dealers that new product now triggers an electronic submittal option to facilitate import reporting. As an immediate outcome, it is anticipated that within a short period after a product’s effective date for new or higher MEPS that dealers comply with this amendment by verifying, marking and reporting to NRCan the energy performance of regulated products. With respect to an intermediate outcome, over time, it is anticipated that the amendment will begin to affect the efficiency of products that are in use in Canada, leading to a growth of products that meet new MEPS. The final outcome would result in energy savings and associated GHG emissions reductions. Contacts John Cockburn
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Footnote 1 SORS/94-651
Negatively affected oil-fired water boilers represent 6% of all oil-fired water boilers. Footnote 11