Emma Loewen

Electric meters in a row measuring power use.

Introducing the Green Button: Empowering consumers through energy data

5/2018 - Smarter energy choices for your home: Ontario's proposed Green Button program will provide energy customers province-wide with access to their energy consumption and spending data. With improved energy efficiency in our homes and buildings, we can reduce emissions and get even closer to our TransformTO and provincial climate goals.

Five myths about ethanol and renewable fuels

5/2018 - As Ontario's transportation emissions continue to rise, increased use of ethanol and other renewable fuels can be an important step in the transition to a low-carbon transportation system. Read our myth-busting blog to clear up common misconceptions and find out about some key environmental benefits of ethanol.

TransformTO Steps: Lake Ontario points to the future of district energy

4/2018 - Did you know Lake Ontario is a valuable renewable energy source for many of Toronto’s largest downtown buildings? TAF was an early supporter of Enwave's deep lake water cooling system, but what's next? In this blog, we discuss the future of district energy and its contribution to Toronto’s carbon reduction goals.

Lack of low-carbon commitments: Assessing the climate impact of Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Plan

2/2018 - Ontario's new Long-Term Energy Plan provides a vision for the energy system over the next decade. However, the Plan lacks clear commitments to reducing emissions. Without a strategy towards a low-carbon energy system, Ontario will fall short of the necessary actions to meet provincial or national climate targets.

After the Big Move: Metrolinx maps the future of regional transportation

12/2017 - The GTHA keeps growing, so how will regional transportation keep up? A new draft plan by Metrolinx sets out a path to 2041. TAF and Pembina Institute took a closer look at what works and what's missing in the 20-plus year planning document that will shape how we get around the region.