Energy Efficiency Regulations
Single Package Vertical Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps
Final Bulletin on Developing the Standard
October 2011 – as published
Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations (the Regulations) have been amended in order to require dealers to comply with the minimum energy performance standards for single package vertical air conditioners (SPVAC) and single package vertical air heat pumps (SPVHP) imported or shipped inter-provincially, for sale or lease in Canada. The amendment has been published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. This amendment comes into force six months after publication, on April 12, 2012.
Background
An earlier bulletin was distributed in the development of this standard and is available at /regulations/proposed.cfm.
The amendment was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I (Vol. 144, No. 24), on June 12, 2010.
No significant changes were made from the pre-published amendment.
Product Description
SPVAC and SPVHP are air-cooled single packaged equipment with components arranged vertically. Fossil fired heating is optional in SPVAC. This equipment can be mounted on the exterior or adjacent interior to, or through the wall. The majority sold are less than 65,000 Btu/h in cooling capacity. Minimum efficiency requirements for larger units are also included to harmonize with ASHRAE 90.1-2007 requirements.
Energy Performance Test Procedure
The test method for evaluating the energy performance of SPVAC and SPVHP is CAN-CSA C746-06: Performance Standard for Rating Large and Single Package Vertical Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps.
The test procedure can be ordered from:
Canadian Standards Association
5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100
Mississauga, ON L4W 5N6
Phone: 1-800-463-6727
In Toronto, call 416-747-4000
Website: http://www.csa.ca
Energy Performance Standard
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Minimum Energy Performance Levels for Single Package Vertical Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (SPVAC and SPVHP) |
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| Type | Mode | Size | Minimum efficiency requirement |
| SPVAC and SPVHP | cooling | <65,000 Btu/h | EER = 9.0 |
| >=65K to <135K Btu/h | EER = 8.9 | ||
| >=135k to 240K Btu/h | EER = 8.6 | ||
| SPVHP | heating | <65,000 Btu/h | COP = 3.0 |
| >=65K to <135K Btu/h | COP = 3.0 | ||
| >=135k to 240K Btu/h | COP = 2.9 | ||
Notes:
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) Cooling ratings at 95°F dry bulb and 75°F wet bulb outdoor air
Coefficient of Performance (COP) Heating ratings at 47°F dry bulb and 43°F wet bulb outdoor air
Effective Date
As of April 12, 2012, all single package vertical air conditioners and heat pumps will be required to meet the regulatory requirements if their manufacturing process is completed on or after January 1, 2011.
Labelling Requirements
NRCan is not proposing a mandatory EnerGuide labelling requirement for vertical single package vertical air conditioners and single package vertical air heat pumps at this time.
Verification Requirements
These products will carry a verification mark indicating that the energy performance of the product has been verified.
The verification mark is the mark of a Standards Council of Canada (SCC) accredited certification body that administers an energy performance verification program for this product.
Reporting Requirements
Energy Efficiency Reports
The energy efficiency report required for SPVAC and SPVHP will include the following product specific information:
- type of product, SPVAC or SPVHP
- brand name
- model number
- manufacturer
- name of the organization that carried out the verification and authorized the verification mark that will be affixed
- cooling capacity in kW (Btu per hour)
- heating capacity in kW (Btu per hour)
- energy efficiency ratio (EER)
- coefficient of performance (COP) for SPVHP
This report must be submitted, by the dealer, to NRCan before the product is imported into Canada or traded inter-provincially for the first time.
Import Reports
A dealer who imports these products into Canada must include the following information on the customs release document:
- name of product
- model number
- brand name
- address of the dealer importing the product
- purpose for which the product is being imported (i.e. for sale or lease in Canada without modification; for sale or lease in Canada after modification to comply with energy efficiency standards; or for use as a component in a product being exported from Canada)
Harmonization
Minimum efficiency requirements harmonize with ASHRAE 90.1-2007 requirements.
For Information
Additional information on Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations including a current list of SCC accredited certification bodies can be found in the Guide to the Regulations on the OEE Web site at:
/regulations/html/EERGuide_Part1.cfm
All correspondence should be forwarded to:
Kelly-Ann Chisholm
Chief – Compliance Operations
Natural Resources Canada
Office of Energy Efficiency
580 Booth Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0E4
Phone: 613-947-7352 E-mail