Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI), and the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association of Canada (HPBAC) announced a new rating program based on the well-known EnerGuide program. NRCan has worked with manufacturers and dealers in the gas fireplace industry to develop the EnerGuide Fireplace Efficiency Rating for Gas Fireplaces.
The manufacturers representing these industry groups produce approximately 80 percent of all fireplaces sold in Canada. Consumers will be able to find EnerGuide ratings on the back of manufacturers' brochures. They can also visit the NRCan Web site at www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/equipment/english/gas-fireplaces.cfm to see a list of
products and their ratings. This list will be updated frequently as new models are rated.
The ratings are based on test results under the new Canadian Standards Association P.4.1-02 standard, introduced in Canada in 2003. This standard is the first in North America for testing and validating the energy efficiency of gas fireplaces, and is a more accurate way to determine how a gas fireplace works in a house than previous methods.
This initiative enhances our quality of life through the sustainable development of our energy resources - supporting the Government of Canada's agenda of strong social foundations, a strong economy for the 21st century and ensuring Canada's role of pride and influence in the world.
