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Energy Efficiency Act (S.C. 1992, c. 36).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting the energy efficiency of energy-using products and the use of alternative energy sources.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Inspection Internal trade
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act prohibits the sale and lease of appliances not complying with the prescribed efficiency standards and not meeting the prescribed labelling requirements. Along with these general prohibitions, the Act regulates also inspection activities and contains provisions on enforcement and penalties. Under the Act, the Lieutenant Governor is empowered to pass regulations necessary for the implementation of the Act. The text consists of 38 sections divided into 3 Parts.

Full text
French
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Energy Efficiency Regulations (SOR/94-651).

Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2013)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX