Bryan Purcell

New GHG report shows bold action is needed to meet Toronto’s targets

1/2016 - …

Closing the loop – local geothermal heat pump performance

8/2015 - Homes and businesses in the Greater Toronto Area are experiencing deep energy savings by harvesting ground heat with geothermal heat pump (AKA geoexchange) systems. With energy savings of 30-70% and 20-95% for space heating and cooling respectively, it is no wonder this emerging technology is experiencing increased interest across Canada.

Coming to large buildings near you: landmark energy reporting policy

7/2015 - …

Pumping energy savings – global heat pump performance review

6/2015 - Heating homes and buildings account for over one third of Toronto’s greenhouse gas emissions, mostly from natural gas-burning furnaces and boilers. Achieving Toronto’s 2050 climate targets will require transitioning from natural gas to cleaner technologies, which has motivated TAF to explore the performance of heat pumps.

Indoor environmental quality: the next frontier in building monitoring

3/2015 - How TAF is leading a important study of indoor environmental quality in Toronto's apartment buildings.

Hydro One building, Toronto, ON

New Toronto bylaw will reveal energy price tags in buildings

3/2015 - Mandatory energy benchmarking for buildings is a key policy for reducing GHG emissions. Toronto is seeking stakeholder input on a benchmarking bylaw.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Ontario’s New Natural Gas Conservation Framework

1/2015 - On December 22, 2014, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) quietly issued a new regulatory framework to govern natural gas