Large heat pumps

Energy Efficiency Regulations

Regulatory definition

Large heat pump, a commercial or industrial unitary heat pump that is intended for air-conditioning and space-heating applications and that has a cooling capacity of at least 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h) but less than 223 kW (760,000 Btu/h). It does not include a single package vertical heat pump.

Compliance date

Manufactured on or after January 1, 2018

For models manufactured prior to January 1, 2018, refer to the Regulations

Compliant product models

Large heat pumps as listed on NRCan’s searchable database

Testing standard

CSA C746-17

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 efficiency performance standard for large heat pumps - no heating section or have an electric heating section**
Energy-using product	Energy-efficiency standard
Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW	EER ≥ 11.0 Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.3 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.25 with −8.3°C inlet air IEER ≥ 12.2
Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW	EER ≥ 10.6 Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with −8.3°C inlet air IEER ≥ 11.6
Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW	EER ≥ 9.5 Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with −8.3°C inlet air IEER ≥ 10.6

**Energy efficiency performance standard for large heat pumps - have a heating section other than an electric heating section**
Energy-using product	Energy-efficiency standard
Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW	EER ≥ 10.8 Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.3 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.25 with −8.3°C inlet air IEER ≥ 12.0
Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW	EER ≥ 10.4 Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with −8.3°C inlet air IEER ≥ 11.4
Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW	EER ≥ 9.3 Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with −8.3°C inlet air IEER ≥ 10.4

EER = Energy efficiency ratio
IEER = Integrated energy efficiency ratio
kW = kilowatts

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
AHRI classification
cooling capacity in kW (Btu/h)
energy efficiency ratio
integrated energy efficiency ratio (IEER)
information that indicates whether the product has a heating section and, if so, whether it is electric or other than electric
heating capacity in kW (Btu/h)
heating coefficient of performance at 8.3°C
heating coefficient of performance at -8.3°C

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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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