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NRCan Regulation
Commercial refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers and freezers energy efficiency.
Overview
Commercial refrigerator-freezer,a refrigerator-freezer that is self-contained or remote-condensing, that uses or is designed to be used with a vapor-compression refrigeration system and that has two or more compartments, at least one of which is designed for the display or storage of food and beverages at temperatures at or above 0°C and at least one of which is designed for the freezing and display or storage of food and beverages at temperatures below 0°C. It does not include a household refrigerator-freezer, walk-in freezer or walk-in cooler.
Commercial freezer, a freezer that is self-contained or remote-condensing, that uses or is designed to be used with a vapour-compression refrigeration system and whose compartments are all designed for the freezing and display or storage of food, beverages or ice at temperatures below 0°C. It does not include a household freezer or walk-in freezer.
Energy efficiency regulations by province
Some provinces have their own energy efficiency regulations for many of the federally regulated products – find out which ones!
Energy performance standard for commercial refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers and freezers
Compliance Date
Manufactured on or after 3/27/2017
NRCan Regulation
Chiller freezers energy efficiency.
Overview
Chiller, a machine, with or without an integral refrigerant condenser, that is designed to use a refrigerant cycle to remove heat from a liquid and to reject the heat to a cooling medium.
For the purposes of the verification mark, provision of information and the energy efficiency standard, a chiller is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it has an integral refrigerant condenser and is manufactured on or after October 28, 2004. Information pertaining to imports is still required.
Energy performance standard for chillers manufactured on or after December 31, 2019 as per ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2016, Table 6.8.1-3 (SI version presented here, I-P version also accepted)
Energy efficiency regulations by province
Some provinces have their own energy efficiency regulations for many of the federally regulated products – find out which ones!
Compliance Date
Manufactured on or after December 31, 2019.
For models manufactured prior, refer to the Regulations.
NRCan Regulation
Walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler components freezers energy efficiency.
Overview
Walk-in cooler, an enclosed storage space that has an area of less than 278.71 m2 (3,000 square feet) and is designed to be cooled to temperatures at or above 0° C and to allow a person to enter
Walk-in freezer, an enclosed storage space that has an area of less than 278.71 m2 (3000 square feet) and is designed to be cooled to temperatures below 0° C and to allow a person to enter
Dedicated condensing refrigeration system, a dedicated condensing unit, a single-package dedicated system or a matched refrigeration system
Compliant product models
Walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler door assemblies;
Walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler panels;
Walk-in refrigeration systems as listed on NRCan’s searchable database.
Click here for Energy performance standard for walk-in refrigeration systems. Energy performance standard for walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler components
Compliance Date
Manufactured on or after June 5, 2017 for walk-in door assemblies and walk-in panels
Manufactured on or after January 1, 2020 for walk-in cooler dedicated condensing refrigeration systems
Manufactured on or after July 10, 2020 for walk-in freezer dedicated condensing refrigeration systems and walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer unit coolers
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Additional Resources
CARB – The Refrigerant Management Program (RMP) requires facilities with refrigeration systems containing more than 50 pounds of high-GWP refrigerant to conduct and report periodic leak inspections, promptly repair leaks; and keep service records on site. The regulation also requires service practices intended to minimize refrigerant emissions. Read More>
- CARB Service Technicians
- CARB Distributors/Wholesalers and Reclaimers
- CARB Rules for Businesses with Refrigeration Systems
- SNAP Substitutes in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- SNAP Regulations including Rules 19-23
- Questions and Answers About SNAP Alternatives
- EPA Ozone-Depleting Substances – This page provides information on compounds recognized as ozone-depleting substances (ODS) under the Montreal Protocol.
- EPA Stationary Refrigeration Leak Repair Requirements including Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.
- DOE Compliance Certification Database Walk-In Coolers and Freezers – Doors
- DOE Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-in Cooler and Freezer Refrigeration Systems; Final Rule