Julie Leach

Ontario’s gas expansion plan may undermine its own climate strategy

9/2016 - …

Are we there yet? The state of transit investment in the GTHA

8/2016 - …

Canada ranks tenth of 23 countries in energy efficiency

7/2016 - …

New video for our TowerWise retrofit project

6/2016 - …

Ontario Climate Change Action Plan to benefit Toronto’s social housing

6/2016 - Ontario’s new Climate Change Action Plan will include $900 million for energy efficiency retrofits in social housing and private apartments. TAF and TCHC welcome the investment as it will improve living conditions for residents, reduce emissions, and lower utility costs for social housing providers.

Province makes historic $17 Million Atmospheric Fund contribution

2/2016 - TAF reacts to the Ontario government's announcement to invest $17 million to expand the Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) endowment as part of the 2016 provincial budget.

Survey shows barriers to energy efficiency in Canada

1/2016 - …

TAF financing facilitates better-than-code Windmill Developments Condo

11/2015 - The recently completed Cathedral Hill condo and townhouse project by Windmill Development Group is 43 per cent more energy efficient than the Ontario Building Code. This was made possible by innovative financing provided by The Atmospheric Fund (TAF).

Province steps up to help municipalities address climate change

10/2015 - How might a provincial mandate help cities legislate the most effective climate programs? Ontario is currently reviewing key pieces of municipal legislation to ensure that municipalities across the Province have the tools, powers, and flexibility they need to effectively serve their communities.

Toronto Community Housing retrofits help residents and the climate

10/2015 - TAF’s new $4.2 million TowerWise Retrofit Project will finance and implement energy efficiency upgrades in seven Toronto Community Housing buildings across Metro Toronto, Scarborough, Etobicoke, and North York. In addition to expected greenhouse gas reductions of 30%, the project will be complimented by a slew of other benefits.