TAF Newsletter: April 20234/2023 - This edition includes our latest retrofit case study, a call to protect strong EV sales targets in Canada, federal budget insights, and a new job opening at TAF.
TAF Newsletter: March 20234/2023 - This edition includes all the reasons why the proposed ZEV mandate needs your support, a new heat pump case study, and possibly your dream career.
TAF Newsletter: February 20232/2023 - This edition includes a blog on what communities can learn from Brampton and Windsor’s different decisions on gas expansion, announcements of federal funding, and three career opportunities
TAF Newsletter: January 20231/2023 - Budget processes are underway at all levels of government, and now’s your chance to participate and encourage vibrant, low-carbon communities. We’ll share analysis over the coming weeks, starting with a blog on the federal budget.
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
TAF News: December 202212/2022 - What’s next for GTHA cities to meet net-zero? Don't miss the inventory briefing & policy discussion
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.
Media Advisory: The Atmospheric Fund is available to comment on Bill-23 11/2022 - Ontario today rejected amendments to Bill 23, that would have protected municipal green development standards.
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.