Julia Langer

Scaling and focusing for greatest impact

4/2019 - As a learning organization, TAF regularly reviews its progress, learns from failures and successes, and considers how the outside world affects us. We recently undertook this process in order to update our strategic plan for the 2019-2022 period.

Ontario environment plan needs a better bang for its buck

3/2019 - Let’s focus on a potential opportunity: how Ontario can accelerate private sector investment in the transition to a low-carbon economy. Specifically, the proposed Ontario Carbon Trust (OCT) can succeed if it uses public funds to mobilize private capital and deliver local climate solutions.

Cities can’t lead from behind: TAF reviews Ontario climate plan

12/2018 - Unfortunately, Ontario’s proposed climate plan, Preserving and Protecting our Environment for Future Generations: A Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan, could weaken cities’ potential to contribute to climate protection in three ways.

The Urban Anthropocene: An AGO Podcast with TAF CEO Julia Langer

12/2018 - In the AGO's new "Into the Anthropocene" podcast, our CEO Julia Langer talks about about the role of cities in the fight against climate change and what "cityzens" can do to help.

What’s in, what’s out? TAF reviews Ontario’s climate policy cancellations

10/2018 - Ontario is hitting the reset button on climate policy. With the old plan out and some high-profile cancellation announcements, there is some confusion about the current status of policies and their implications and opportunities. Here's our review of the policy landscape and opportunities to provide input.

Generation Energy report shows path to Canada’s low-carbon future

6/2018 - How should Canada transition to a low-carbon economy within a generation? 14 thought leaders from across Canada, including TAF CEO Julia Langer, authored the Generation Energy report to the federal government that maps out four critical pathways.

The U.S. is leaving the Paris Agreement, Canada’s not. Why follow on weakening car emissions standards?

5/2018 - Allowing our vehicle emission standards to roll back would harm our climate, our health, and our economy. In this op-ed originally published in The Hill Times, TAF CEO Julia Langer encourages Canada to stand its ground and continue to pave the way for clean transportation, despite U.S. policy decisions.

Best bang for our climate bucks: Looking beyond cost per tonne

1/2018 - Would anyone ditch all fruits and vegetables and switch to a carbs-only diet because it's the cheapest? Obviously not. Likewise, governments shouldn't solely focus on cost per tonne of emissions reduced when it comes to investing public dollars in climate action. A nuanced approach is what we need.

Money on the table: Why investors miss out on the energy efficiency market

12/2017 - Energy efficiency retrofits in Canada represent a multi-billion dollar market opportunity, yet investment levels remain low. TAF's latest report identifies three market failures that hamper investment and maps out how to overcome them based on international best practices.

Julia Langer

Scaling and focusing for greatest impact

Ontario environment plan needs a better bang for its buck

Cities can’t lead from behind: TAF reviews Ontario climate plan

The Urban Anthropocene: An AGO Podcast with TAF CEO Julia Langer

What’s in, what’s out? TAF reviews Ontario’s climate policy cancellations

Generation Energy report shows path to Canada’s low-carbon future

The U.S. is leaving the Paris Agreement, Canada’s not. Why follow on weakening car emissions standards?

Best bang for our climate bucks: Looking beyond cost per tonne

Money on the table: Why investors miss out on the energy efficiency market

TransformTO: Here’s the blueprint to reach Toronto’s climate target

TAF launches innovative climate solution: carbonate Toronto’s water

Why is Ontario turning its back on renewables?

Julia Langer

Scaling and focusing for greatest impact

Ontario environment plan needs a better bang for its buck

Cities can’t lead from behind: TAF reviews Ontario climate plan

The Urban Anthropocene: An AGO Podcast with TAF CEO Julia Langer

What’s in, what’s out? TAF reviews Ontario’s climate policy cancellations

Generation Energy report shows path to Canada’s low-carbon future

The U.S. is leaving the Paris Agreement, Canada’s not. Why follow on weakening car emissions standards?

Best bang for our climate bucks: Looking beyond cost per tonne

Money on the table: Why investors miss out on the energy efficiency market

TransformTO: Here’s the blueprint to reach Toronto’s climate target

TAF launches innovative climate solution: carbonate Toronto’s water

Why is Ontario turning its back on renewables?

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