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Doug Ford’s new housing law leaves Toronto’s ‘green standard’ untouched — but will cost the city’s taxpayers plenty, says staff

6/2025 - TORONTO STAR - VP of Policy and Programs, Bryan Purcell, welcomes the City of Toronto's opinion that Bill 17 does not impact green standards, and warns about confusion and contradictory interpretations moving forward.

Ford government bulldozes green building standards with new legislation

6/2025 - CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER - Bill 17 severely undermine cities’ ability to regulate development, leading to higher emissions and less climate-resilient buildings, explains Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs.

Ford government moves to override cities on green building standards

6/2025 - CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER - “Municipalities have a legislated responsibility to protect public health and environmental wellbeing,” said Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs. “Restricting their ability to exercise those duties will not protect Ontario or build housing faster. ”

Ontario Legislation Could Override Local Green Standards, Stall Climate Progress

5/2025 - THE ENERGY MIX - Could Bill 17 set back green building in the province, and undermine city-led climate policies? Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, comments.

Ontario needs a green workforce to power shift from natural gas

5/2025 - THE POINTER - Aakash Harpalani, Director of Clean Energy, points to energy efficiency, demand flexibility, rooftop solar and battery, plus more, to help Ontario reduce its reliance on natural gas.

TAF statement on the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act

5/2025 - Read TAF's statement on Bill 17, the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, which risks limiting green standards.

Retrofit Services Manager, Kaitlin Carroll discusses an upcoming heat pump installation with Toronto Community Housing residents. Photo by Nhan Ng Productions

VIEWPOINT: Extreme heat bylaws: Perspectives from a building retrofit manager

4/2025 - SABMAG - Sustainable Architecture and Building Magazine featured our recommendations on extreme heat bylaws in its Spring issue.

The Atmospheric Fund invests in 7Gen to support fleet electrification

4/2025 - We made a $1,000,000 investment in Canadian company 7Gen to help electrify commercial vans and trucks, cutting 589,165 tonnes of carbon and improving air quality in the GTHA.

The Atmospheric Fund invests in PaceZero Capital Partners, an impact-focused private credit firm

2/2025 - The Atmospheric Fund announced today that it has invested in PaceZero Capital Partners’ Sustainable Credit Fund II.

Toronto can reduce building emissions while protecting tenants – here’s how

2/2025 - NATIONAL OBSERVER - Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, explains Building Emissions Performance Standards improve the livability of homes for renters in an interview with Canada's National Observer Cloe Logan.

Court battle with City of Toronto could undermind building standards meant to make homes more resilient to climate change and sustainable

1/2025 - THE POINTER - Evan Wiseman, Senior Manager of Climate Policy, addresses the legal challenge to the Toronto Green Standard.

TAF congratulates Province of Ontario for committing to invest $10.9 billion in electricity conservation and demand-side management

1/2025 - Aakash Harpalani, Director of Clean Energy, comments on Ontario’s 2025-2028 Incentives Framework.

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