Torchieres

Energy Efficiency Regulations

Regulatory definition

Torchiere, a portable luminaire that has a reflector bowl or similar-shaped reflector that directs light in a predominantly upward direction for the purpose of providing indirect lighting and that may be equipped with one or more additional sockets intended for other lighting functions.

Compliance date

Manufactured on or after January 1, 2010

For models manufactured prior, refer to the Regulations

Testing standard

CSA C22.2 No. 250.4-14

Energy efficiency standard

Energy performance standard for torchieres

Product type	Total power
Torchieres that have no additional sockets	≤ 75 W
Torchieres that have one or more additional sockets	≤100 W

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
• information that indicates whether the product has lighting functions additional to those of the bowl
• total power, expressed in watts, for all lighting functions

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.