On April 9, 2025, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) published the Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (Amendment 18).
Amendment 18 will come into force on October 9, 2025, adding and updating energy efficiency and testing standards for several new and currently regulated energy-using products. The Amendment includes, for the first time, early compliance clauses allowing regulated parties to voluntarily comply with new requirements for specific products before their respective compliance date as well incorporates, for the first time, technical standards documents for room air conditioners and general service lamps.
Please refer to Amendments to the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 – Natural Resources Canada for additional details regarding Amendment 18.
Questions related to regulated energy-using products can be directed to: [email protected]