These requirements are not yet in effect. They will come into effect on 9 October 2025.
Energy Efficiency Regulations
Regulatory definition
Room air conditioner, a single-phase electric air conditioner that has a cooling capacity of 10.55 kilowatts (36,000 Btu/h) or less. It does not include a packaged terminal air conditioner, a portable air conditioner or a single package vertical air conditioner.
Compliance date
Manufactured on or after May 26, 2026
For models manufactured prior, refer to the Regulations
Labelling
EnerGuide label required – see Schedule 3. The label must be printed on, or affixed to, the principal display panel of the product’s package.
Testing standard
Technical standards document D2SA001 entitled Testing Standard and Energy Efficiency Standards for Room Air Conditioners
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 room air conditioners
| Product type | Cooling capacity category | CEER (combined energy efficiency ratio) |
|---|---|---|
| Louvred without reverse cycle | <1.8 kW (6,000 Btu/h) | ≥13.1 |
| ≥1.8 kW (6,000 Btu/h) but ≤2.3 kW (7,999 Btu/h) | ≥13.7 | |
| ≥2.3 kW (8,000 Btu/h) but ≤4.1 kW (13,999 Btu/h) | ≥16.0 | |
| ≥4.1 kW (14,000 Btu/h) but ≤5.9 kW (19,999 Btu/h) | ≥16.0 | |
| ≥5.9 kW (20,000 Btu/h) but ≤8.2 kW (27,999 Btu/h) | ≥13.8 | |
| ≥8.2 kW (28,000 Btu/h) | ≥13.2 | |
| Louvred with reverse cycle | <5.9 kW (20,000 Btu/h) | ≥14.4 |
| ≥5.9 kW (20,000 Btu/h) | ≥13.7 | |
| Non-louvred without reverse cycle | <1.8 kW (6,000 Btu/h) | ≥12.8 |
| ≥1.8 kW (6,000 Btu/h) but ≤2.3 kW (7,999 Btu/h) | ≥12.8 | |
| ≥2.3 kW (8,000 Btu/h) but ≤3.2 kW (10,999 Btu/h) | ≥14.1 | |
| ≥3.2 kW (11,000 Btu/h) but ≤4.1 kW (13,999 Btu/h) | ≥13.9 | |
| ≥4.1 kW (14,000 Btu/h) but ≤5.9 kW (19,999 Btu/h) | ≥13.7 | |
| ≥5.9 kW (20,000 Btu/h) | ≥13.8 | |
| Non-louvred with reverse cycle | <4.1 kW (14,000 Btu/h) | ≥13.7 |
| ≥4.1 kW (14,000 Btu/h) | ≥12.8 | |
| Casement-only | ≥13.9 | |
| Casement-slider | ≥15.3 |
Btu/h = British thermal units per hour
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
- cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h)
- CEER
- product type
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.