The Compliance Operations Group (COG) within Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is making major changes to the data management system and regulatory reporting processes. These changes will simplify and streamline the way dealers of regulated energy-using products do business with COG.
The new Compliance Regulatory Energy Efficiency Database (CREED) is a secure online system that dealers and authorized certification bodies associated with the energy efficiency verification/certification files will use to submit compliance and energy efficiency information to NRCan. This new system will provide users with pre-defined templates to create, submit and manage energy efficiency reports.
Modernization benefits
The new system will reduce workload for dealers, certification bodies, and NRCan. It will reduce administrative time and increase productivity by automating processes, validating submitted data in near real-time, and reducing back and forth with NRCan. The system will provide more useful digital tools and better functionality to users. This should allow for better alignment with provincial and international partners.
Users will be able to upload submissions directly into the system; create, submit, and manage reports using product or equipment specific templates; have full access to previous submissions; track the status of all submissions and receive automated message when the status changes; view reports and statistics; ask questions to program staff; and, run searches on their already submitted reports.
Upcoming access to CREED for submitting compliance reports
The new system commenced staged releases in 2024. It marks a significant advancement and has begun rolling out in several phases, accompanied by support to ensure that all stakeholders are fully familiar with CREED.
Progress updates
As the development of this new online system moves forward, we will continue to consult with stakeholders to ensure it meets the needs of dealers and certification bodies for regulated energy-using products. We are actively working to enhance the system based on user feedback and evolving needs.
To date, 75 products have successfully launched into the CREED platform. Additional items are scheduled to be migrated into the system at a later stage:
- Chillers
- Metal Hallide Ballasts
- Motors - Small Electric
- Refrigerators - Commercial Multi-Compartment
- Torchieres
On October 9, 2025, Amendment 18 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations will come into force. The changes to existing products and new products will be added to CREED in the following phases:
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*Early compliance provisions
Please note, should the proposed schedule change, we will update this webpage and communicate directly with affected stakeholders. We appreciate your patience as we work to ensure a smooth and efficient transition.
Canada’s Energy Efficiency Act and Energy Efficiency Regulations
All regulated products must meet federal energy efficiency standards to be imported into Canada or shipped from one province to another for the purpose of sale or lease. The Regulations continue to apply to these products if they are incorporated into a larger unit or machine, even when that unit or machine is an unregulated product.
Learn more about the Act and Regulations
Contact us
If you have questions, contact us at: CREED-BDCREE@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca