Ontario’s carbon emissions rose only slightly in 2021 and pandemic-driven shifts could be why4/2023 - "Climate action really is going to create a lot of benefits, and it's important to make sure that the government follows through," said Ekaterina Tzekova, director of research and innovation for The Atmospheric Fund
Could offshore wind in the Great Lakes provide the cheap, clean power Ontario needs?4/2023 - Offshore wind farms in the Great Lakes could provide enough carbon-free energy to meet all of Ontario’s growing demand at nearly half the cost of new nuclear reactors. There’s just one problem: Ontario declared a moratorium on offshore wind projects in 2011.
Reeling from home-heating costs? Meet the heat pump — an old idea that’s gaining new ground4/2023 - It’s an old technology that’s experiencing a renaissance as a way to save money with the added bonus of reducing carbon emissions.
Toronto Parking Authority begins operating its own EV charging network4/2023 - Eight chargers in a single lot mark the start of a plan that will see the TPA — the largest parking operator of its kind in North America — install over 300 off-street and 100 on-street chargers by the end of 2023.
Bus Rapid Transit could combat rising emissions and increase well-being in Brampton4/2023 - The key to achieving our 2030 climate targets is investing in public transportation.
Could offshore wind in the Great Lakes provide the cheap, clean power Ontario needs?4/2023 - All clean energy options should be on the table in order to affordably meet Ontario's growing electricity needs. That means lifting the moratorium on offshore wind.
As Canada’s first electric car manufacturing plant opens municipalities need to ramp up accommodation of green vehicles12/2022 - THE POINTER - Many think Canada's federal & provincial governments hold all of the power levers to accelerate ZEV adoption. But what’s often overlooked is that municipalities who are closest to the people have a variety of tools at their disposal says TAF Director Ian Klesmer
Ontario’s new gas plants will cause your hydro rates to rise, report says12/2022 - TORONTO STAR - Ontarians share three key goals around electricity. It needs to be reliable, affordable, and clean. New modelling shows that these priorities are actually aligned: the most cost-effective pathway to meet our growing electricity demand is also the most reliable and the lowest carbon.
More green construction, less gravel mining: Ford walks back some environmental changes in Ontario housing bill12/2022 - THE NARWHAL - Ontario has made a new promise to develop a voluntary provincial-wide green building standard, but hasn’t provided details.
GTHA carbon emissions on track to return to pre-pandemic levels, report warns11/2022 - CBC NEWS - Carbon Emissions Inventory for the GTHA found there has been little progress made in the GTHA since 2015. An eight per cent year-over-year decrease is necessary to hit most cities' 2030 emission targets. It is challenging, but it is possible.
Report shows GTHA carbon emissions rising — but data points to shift to lower-carbon lifestyles11/2022 - TORONTO STAR - The rebound in emissions in 2021 was substantially smaller than the pandemic-induced drop in 2020.
Local Green Building Laws at Risk as Ontario Fast-Tracks New Housing Bill11/2022 - THE ENERGY MIX - Municipal climate and energy leaders in Ontario are scrambling to protect energy-efficient building standards that may be at risk in the provincial government’s rush to push through its More Homes Built Faster Act, Bill 23.