Split-system central air conditioners and heat pumps
Energy Efficiency Regulations
Regulatory definition
Split-system central air conditioner, a single-phase or three-phase central air conditioner that is a split-system with a cooling capacity of less than 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h).
Split-system central heat pump, a single-phase or three-phase air-to-air central heat pump that is a split-system and that has a cooling or heating capacity of less than 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h).
Compliance date
Manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 for three-phase split system central air conditioners
Manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 for three-phase air-to-air heat pump
Manufactured on or after January 1, 2023 for split system single-phase central air conditioner
Manufactured on or after January 1, 2023 and before January 1, 2025 for split system central single-phase heat pump
For models manufactured prior, refer to the Regulations
Compliant product models
Split-system central air conditioners as listed on NRCan’s searchable database
Split-system heat pumps as listed on NRCan’s searchable database
Testing standard
CAN/CSA-C656-14 for three-phase models
10 C.F.R. Appendix M1 for single-phase models
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 performance standard for split-system air conditioners and heat pumps under 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h)
Energy-using product | Energy performance standard |
---|---|
Split-system central air conditioners, other than those that are space-constrained or small-duct and high-velocity | SEER 2 ≥ 13.4 Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W |
Split-system central air conditioners that are small-duct and high-velocity | SEER 2 ≥ 12.0 Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W |
Split-system central heat air conditioners, other than those that are space-constrained | SEER 2 ≥ 11.7 Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W |
Split system central heat pumps, other than those that are small-duct and high-velocity or space-constrained | SEER 2 ≥ 14.3 HSPF 2 (Region V) ≥ 6.0 Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W |
Split-system central heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocity | SEER 2 ≥ 12.0 HSPF 2(Region V) ≥ 4.9 Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W |
Split system central heat pumps that are space-constrained | SEER 2 ≥ 11.9 HSPF 2(Region V) ≥ 5.0 Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W |
Energy-using product | Energy performance standard |
---|---|
Split-system central air conditioners, other than those that are small-duct and high-velocity | SEER ≥ 13.0 |
Split-system central air conditioners that are small-duct and high-velocity | SEER ≥ 12.0 |
Split system central heat pumps, other than those that are small-duct and high-velocity | SEER ≥ 14.0 HSPF (Region V) ≥ 7.1 |
Split system central heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocity | SEER ≥ 12.0 HSPF (Region V) ≥ 6.3 |
Seasonal energy efficiency ratio (2) – 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 as determined in accordance with CAN/CSA-C656-14/10 C.F.R. Appendix M1
- SEER = CAN/CSA-C656-14
- SEER 2 = 10 C.F.R. Appendix M1
Heating seasonal performance factor (2) (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 as determined in accordance with CAN/CSA-C656-14/10 C.F.R. Appendix M1
- HSPF = CAN/CSA-C656-14
- HSPF 2 = 10 C.F.R. Appendix M1
Note: To compare U.S. energy efficiency levels with Canadian levels for heat pumps, HSPF V is equivalent to HSPF IV/1.15 (three-phase only)
Btu/h = British thermal units per hour
kW = kilowatts
W = watts
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, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) classification type
- Type
- split system, other than space-constrained or small-duct and high-velocity;
- small-duct and high-velocity split-system; or
- space-constrained split-system
- Type of split system
- Single split system (non-ducted)
- Single split system (ducted)
- Multi-Head Mini-Split (all non-ducted)
- Multi-Head Mini-Split (all ducted)
- Multi-Head Mini-Split (mixed-ducted and non-ducted)
- Multi-Split, Multi-Circuit (all non-ducted)
- Multi-Split, Multi-Circuit (all ducted)
- Multi-Split, Multi-Circuit (mixed-ducted and non-ducted)
- off mode power consumption, in watts
- phase of electric current
- cooling capacity in kW (Btu/h)
- heating capacity at 8.3°C (47°C) in kW (Btu/h) (if a heat pump) heating
- information that indicates whether the product is small-duct and high-velocity
- information that indicated whether the product is space constrained
- information that indicates whether the results from the very low temperature heating test (H4), if conducted at -15°C (5°C), was included in the calculation of the heating seasonal performance factor 2 for Region V
- if H4 was conducted, heating capacity at -15°C in kW (Btu/h)
- if H4 was conducted, coefficient of performance (COP) at -15°C
- seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER/SEER 2)
- heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF/ HSPF 2) and the region for the factor (if a heat pump)
- the stage type the product has, namely, single-stage or multi-stage (if a heat pump)
- the system the product has, namely, single-stage or multi-stage
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.
Page details
- Date modified: