Proposed Amendment to Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations
BULLETIN
Update - December 2002
INCANDESCENT REFLECTOR LAMPS
Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan's) Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) is proposing to amend Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations (the Regulations) under which Canadian dealers would be required to comply with more inclusive minimum energy performance standards for incandescent reflector lamps imported or shipped interprovincially for sale or lease in Canada.
The purpose of this document is to provide stakeholders with background information on the content of the Regulations so that they can submit comments before it proceeds to prepublication in the Canada Gazette. Depending on the nature of the comments received, NRCan may initiate further consultation.
BACKGROUND
General service incandescent reflector lamps were included in the second amendment to the Energy Efficiency Regulations, effective April 1996. At this time, BR and ER lamps were exempt in Canada and the U.S. because halogen PAR lamps, which would replace the BR and ER lamps, were not widely available in all sizes from all manufacturers. Another issue addressed in the consultation was the possibility of increasing the stringency for lamps ranging from 61 to 66 watts (W). Notice was given in the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS) that NRCan planned to revisit these issues and make amendments where appropriate. Market information has shown not only that the replacement bulbs are now widely available, but also that unregulated BR lamps are gaining market share at the expense of more efficient lamps. NRCan believes that amending the Regulations is necessary and appropriate.
In their rulemaking, effective November 1995, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR Part 430), included very specific types of BR lamps (see Figure 1). This proposed amendment would update Canada's regulations to harmonize with the DOE. The purpose of the specific exclusions is to optimize the energy savings while avoiding a shift to inefficient, unregulated substitutes.
NRCan is proposing to address the stringency of the 61- to 66-W range by raising it up to the next level of wattages (Table 1) with a minimum efficacy of 12.5 lumens per watt (lm/W). There are currently no 60- to 66-W incandescent reflector lamps available on the Canadian market below 12.5 lm/W.
NRCan is also proposing to include ER lamps in the Regulations. Table 2 does not exclude lamps currently on the Canadian market, but does protect against an influx of inefficient lamps and attempts to protect against a market shift to an unregulated product. It is NRCan's intention to analyze the potential for increasing the requirements in Table 2 in future amendments.
This bulletin attempts to put the requirements of the amendment in simpler terms. However, the legal text of the amendment, as in the Canada Gazette Part I, is the official document.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
NRCan is proposing that the Regulations will apply to general service incandescent reflector lamps with:
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a) |
an R, PAR, BR, ER or bulb shape similar to R, PAR, BR or ER as described by ANSI C79.1; |
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an E26/24 single contact, or E26/50x39 skirted, medium screw base; |
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a nominal voltage or voltage range that lies at least partially between 100 and 130 V; |
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a diameter greater than 70 mm (2.75 in.); and |
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a nominal power of not less than 40 W and not more than 205 W |
but does not include the following:
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f) |
coloured lamps; or |
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lamps that: |
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(i) |
are of rough (or vibration service); or |
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have a lens containing at least 5 percent neodymium oxide; or |
| (iii) |
are impact resistant; or |
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are for plant growth use; or |
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infrared heat lamps; or |
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lamps used in mines, airfield, aircraft, automotive, marine, aquarium, terrarium or vivarium applications; or |
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a bulb shape designated BR (see Figure 1) with: |
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(i) |
a diameter of 95.25 mm (BR30) or less and a rated power of less than 66 W; or |
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a diameter of 95.25 mm (BR30) and a rated power of 85 W; or |
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a diameter of 120.65 to 127 mm (BR 38 to BR 40) and a rated power of less than 121 W. |
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bowl mirror lamps; or |
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lamps for heat sensitive use. |
ENERGY PERFORMANCE TEST PROCEDURE
The Canadian Standards Association standard CAN/CSA-C862-01, Performance of Incandescent Reflector Lamps, remains the proposed test procedure for lamps prescribed under the proposed amendment.
The standard can be ordered from:
Canadian Standards Association
178 Rexdale Boulevard
Etobicoke ON M9W 1R3
Tel.: 1 800 463-6727
In Toronto, call 747-4044.
Web site: http://csa.ca
MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The minimum average lamp efficacy will be as found in the Canadian Standards Association standard CAN/CSA-C862-01, Performance of Incandescent Reflector Lamps, Section 6.2, Tables 1 and 2.
Table 1
Minimum Average Lamp Efficacy - R, PAR and BR Lamps and ER Lamps not covered in Table 2
| Rated Wattage (W) |
Minimum Average Efficacy (lm/W) |
| 40–50 |
10.5 |
| 51-59 |
11.0 |
| 60-85 |
12.5 |
| 86-115 |
14.0 |
| 116-155 |
14.5 |
| 156-205 |
15.0 |
Table 2
Minimum Average Lamp Efficacy - ER Lamps
| Rated Wattage (W) |
Minimum Average Efficacy (lm/W) |
| 50 |
7.0 |
| 75 |
6.5 |
| 120 |
10.0 |
EFFECTIVE DATE
NRCan is proposing that the energy efficiency standard for incandescent reflector lamps come into effect for Table 1 and Table 2 on July 1, 2003. All lamps described in this document that are manufactured after the specified date will be required to meet the stated efficacy levels.
LABELLING REQUIREMENTS
No labelling requirements will be introduced at this time.
VERIFICATION, REPORTING AND IMPORTING REQUIREMENTS
NRCan proposes no changes to the verification, reporting and importing requirements currently in place for general service incandescent reflector lamps.
HARMONIZATION
NRCan attempts as much as possible to harmonize with other regulatory agencies. There are, however, some distinct differences between DOE (10 CFR Part 430) and this proposed amendment, including the following:
- There is a change in the ranges of product covered in Table 1 (to 51–59 W from 51–66 W and to 60–85 W from 67–85 W). We have the opportunity to make the change to reflect products currently available on the market.
- ER lamps are included in general in Table 1 and for specific wattages in Table 2.
COMMENTS INVITED
All correspondence should be forwarded to:
Katherine Delves
Office of Energy Efficiency
Natural Resources Canada
615 Booth Street, 4th floor
Ottawa ON K1A 0E4
Tel.: (613) 947-1207
Fax: (613) 947-5286
E-mail
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/regulations/home_page.cfm
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