Single package central air conditioners and heat pumps
Energy Efficiency Regulations
Regulatory definition
Single package central air conditioner, a single-phase or three-phase central air conditioner that is a single package unit and that has a cooling capacity of less than 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h). It does not include a single package vertical air conditioner.
Single package heat pump, a single-phase or three-phase air-to-air heat pump that is a centrally ducted single package unit and has a cooling or heating capacity of less than 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h). It does not include a single package vertical heat pump.
Compliance date
Manufactured on or after January 23, 2010 for through-the-wall central air conditioners or heat pumps
Manufactured on or after January 1, 2017 for all others central air conditioners or heat pumps
For models manufactured prior, refer to the Regulations
Compliant product models
Single package central air conditioners as listed on NRCan’s searchable database
Single package heat pumps as listed on NRCan’s searchable database
Testing standard
CSA C656-05 and 10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption for through-the-wall central air conditioner or heat pump
CAN/CSA-C656-14 and 10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption for all other central air conditioners or heat pumps
Energy efficiency regulations by province
Some provinces also have their own energy efficiency regulations for many of the federally regulated products – find out which ones!
Energy efficiency standard
| Energy-using product | Energy performance standard |
|---|---|
| Single package central air conditioners, other than those that are through-the-wall or small-duct and high-velocity | SEER ≥ 14.0 *Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W |
| Single package central air conditioners that are through-the-wall | SEER ≥ 12.0 *Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W |
| Single package central air conditioners that are small-duct and high-velocity | SEER ≥ 12.0 *Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W |
| Single package heat pumps, other than those that are through-the-wall or small-duct and high-velocity | SEER ≥ 14.0 HSPF (Region V) ≥ 7.0 *Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W |
| Single package heat pumps that are through-the-wall | SEER ≥ 12.0 HSPF (Region V) ≥ 6.4 *Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W |
| Single package heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocity | SEER ≥ 12.0 HSPF (Region V) ≥ 6.3 *Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W |
SEER = Seasonal energy efficiency ratio – the total cooling of a central air conditioner or heat pump in Btu during its normal annual usage period for cooling, divided by the electric power usage in watt-hours during the same period
HSPF = Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) – the total heating output of a heat pump during its normal annual usage period for heating, divided by the total electric power input in watt-hours during the same time period
Note: To compare U.S. energy efficiency levels for heat pump with Canadian levels, HSPF V is equivalent to HSPF IV/1.15
kW = kilowatts
Btu/h = British thermal units per hour
*single-phase only
Energy efficiency report requirements
- name of product
- brand name
- model number
- manufacturer
- name of the certification body or province whose verification mark will be on the product or its package
- whether a mathematical model as defined in the Regulations was used to generate any of the information provided below
- Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) classification
- off mode power consumption
- phase of electric current
- cooling capacity in kW (Btu/h)
- heating capacity (if a heat pump) in kW (Btu/h)
- information that indicates whether the product is through-the-wall
- for other than through-the-wall products, information that indicates whether the product is small-duct and high-velocity
- seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER)
- heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF) and the region for the factor (if a heat pump)
- stage type the product has, namely, single-stage or multi-stage (if a heat pump)
Download the energy efficiency reporting template.
This document does not constitute part of the Energy Efficiency Act (Act) or its associated regulations. This document is an administrative document that is intended to facilitate compliance by the regulated party with the Act and its associated regulations. This document is not intended to provide legal advice regarding the interpretation of the Act or its associated regulations. If a regulated party has questions about their legal obligations or responsibilities under the Act or its associated regulations, they should seek the advice of legal counsel.
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