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Toronto Parking Authority begins operating its own EV charging network

4/2023 - 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 Brampton

4/2023 - 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.

TAF Newsletter: April 2023

4/2023 - 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 2023

4/2023 - 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 2023

2/2023 - 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 2023

1/2023 - 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 vehicles

12/2022 - 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 2022

12/2022 - 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 bill

12/2022 - 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 warns

11/2022 - 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.

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