Ottawa, ON — Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking comments on Amendment 19 of the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016, which supports energy security, climate action, affordability for Canadians, and trade. Comments will be accepted until August 29.
As stated by NRCan, “Amendment 19 would reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and support trade by adding or updating energy efficiency and testing standards for several new and currently regulated energy-using products used in homes, commercial and institutional buildings, and industries.”
Under Amendment 19, approximately 20 products will have their energy efficiency standards increased. These products include electric motors, clothes washers, clothes dryers, refrigerators, freezers, and more.
Minor changes will also be incorporated into approximately 15 products to support trade and improve regulatory implementation. Additionally, Amendment 19 will remove approximately 300 outdated standards and associated requirements to support the government red tape reduction initiative.
NRCan adds that, “The cumulative net benefits of Amendment 19 are estimated to be approximately $26.7 billion (present value) by 2050, with cumulative benefits exceeding cumulative costs by a ratio of more than 3:1. By 2050, the cumulative benefits and costs from Amendment 19 would be approximately $37.6 billion and $10.9 billion (present value).”