Guest Blogger

COMPASS: Better buildings through streamlined energy reporting and benchmarking

10/2017 - Energy modelling helps gauge and improve a building’s energy performance before it’s actually built. TAF recently supported the development of a new tool that will help compare and share such energy modelling data across Ontario.

Net-Zero Toronto Laneway Housing Concept Wins International Design Competition

9/2017 - Climate innovation made in Toronto: Students from Ryerson University and the University of Toronto recently took the grand prize at the U.S. Department of Energy’s fourth annual Race to Zero Design Competition — with a design for a net-zero laneway house.

Financing the 21st century: How to follow the money in a low-carbon economy

3/2017 - …

Secret weapon against climate change: Cities

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Toronto’s push to reduce chemical pollution from local businesses

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How your driving habits affect vehicle emissions

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New book on Complete Streets: Nine redesigns that transformed urban space

5/2016 - …

TEA shares 7 best practices for climate engagement

3/2016 - …

FCM CEO explains how municipalities are leading climate solutions

2/2016 - …

Solar EV station proves the power of local climate action at York U

12/2015 - …

A new City program to help green tech innovators succeed

10/2015 - Last week, Toronto City Council passed the Green Market Acceleration Program (GMAP) for a two-year pilot period. Run collaboratively by the Toronto Office of Partnerships and Economic Development and Culture, GMAP will allow local businesses to apply to the City to use city infrastructure for applied research, proving concepts and demonstrating new technologies developed here in Toronto.

Toronto Financial District: It’s Time to Embrace Active Transportation

9/2015 - …