The CSA A440.2-09 standard specification is issued by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). Products to be promoted as ENERGY STAR certified in Canada must meet this specification.
The CSA A440.2-09 specification is issued by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). NRCan has been duly authorized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promote and administer the ENERGY STAR name and symbol in Canada. Each product to be promoted as ENERGY STAR certified in Canada by its manufacturer or authorized agent must meet this specification.
NRCan is phasing out certification to the CSA A440.2-09 standard for ENERGY STAR.
Effective January 1, 2020, NRCan will no longer accept any models certified to this standard.
Steps for Compliance
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Audit Certifications: Identify products still listed under CSA A440.2-09 using NRCan’s certification lookup tool.
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Retest Products: Validate performance against CSA A440.2-19 via accredited labs. Key tests include:
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Thermal transmittance (U-factor) ≤ 1.22 W/m²K (Northern zones)
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Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) ≥ 0.23 (Southern zones)
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Update Documentation: Submit new test reports to NRCan for ENERGY STAR requalification.
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Why This Matters
Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan mandates stricter building efficiency. Non-compliant fenestration products:
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Invalidate green building certifications (LEED, Passive House)
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Disqualify projects from federal grants like Canada Greener Homes Initiative
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Increase liability for developers under provincial energy codes
Check your certification records, and if any of your products are certified to the 2009 standard, contact us as they will need to be recertified before the deadline.
