How Does HVAC Equipment Qualify for the ENERGY STAR Symbol?
In Canada, the ENERGY STAR symbol can be used to promote the sale of qualifying models of louvred room air conditioners, central air conditioners, residential gas furnaces, residential boilers, air-to-air heat pumps and dehumidifiers. The technical specifications are the same for Canada and the United States (U.S.). To Qualify • Room air conditioners • Window-mounted room air conditioners with a capacity of 20 000 Btu/h or more must have an energy efficiency ratio (EER) of 9.4 or higher. Units with a capacity of less than 20 000 Btu/h must have an EER of 10.7 or higher. • Through-the-wall units with a capacity of 8000 Btu/h or more must have an EER of 9.4 or higher. Units with a capacity of less than 8000 Btu/h must have an EER of 9.9 or higher. • Casement-only units must have an EER of 9.6 or higher. • Casement-slider units must have an EER of 10.5 or higher. • Central air conditioners • Split systems must have a seasonal energy efficiency rating (SEER) of 14.0 or higher and an EER of
