CSA C296:19 PDF Download

A standard known as CSA C296:19 describes how to monitor the energy consumption of the parts of walk-in freezers and walk-in coolers. It is applicable to walk-in freezers and coolers with a combined chilled storage size under 278.71 m2 (3000 ft2). Appliances used in commercial refrigeration that are covered by CAN/CSA-C657 are not subject to this standard.

This standard's objective is to assess the energy efficiency of each of the major parts that make up a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer. This standard covers refrigeration systems as well as non-display panels, display doors, and non-display panels.

It's important to note that this standard has been aligned with the procedures for testing and assessing the energy efficiency of walk-in freezers and walk-in coolers outlined in the US Department of Energy publication Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 431, subpart R. This alignment helps the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) project between Canada and the United States.

Several organizations, including Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), BC Hydro, Manitoba Hydro, Hydro Québec, the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, EfficiencyOne, and Sask Power, supported the development of this standard. It was created in accordance with the Standards Council of Canada's guidelines for Canadian National Standards, and CSA Group has published it as a National Standard.