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Hamilton’s per-person carbon emissions are double other regions in the GTHA

11/2023 - GLOBAL NEWS - Interview with Ekaterina Tzekova on Hamilton's increasing carbon emissions and strategies for decarbonization.

GTHA Emissions Rise 8%, Gas Plant Pollution Up 56% in Two Years, Despite Clean, Affordable Alternatives

11/2023 - THE ENERGY MIX - Mitchell Beer interviews Julia Langer and Bryan Purcell about GTHA emissions increase and where to find hope in the wins.

Hamilton’s per-person carbon emissions worst in the GTA

11/2023 - HAMILTON SPECTATOR - Matthew Van Dongen interviews Ekaterina Tzekova on Hamilton's profile in the GTHA carbon emissions inventory.

‘If you’re stuck in a hole, stop digging’: Emissions from natural gas generation in the Toronto-area cancel out reductions elsewhere

11/2023 - TORONTO STAR - Marco Oved interviews TAF staff about the increasing carbon intensity of the electricity grid and how it's impacting cities' ability to achieve climate targets.

TAF Newsletter: November 2023

11/2023 - This edition includes an up-to-date primer on existing building standards, pre-registration for the upcoming carbon emissions inventory webinar, an open procurement call for innovative low-carbon construction, and more.

Ford government ignores clean energy transition, expands existing gas plants to produce more electricity

10/2023 - THE POINTER - Director of Clean Energy Aakash Harpalani comments on increasing electricity emissions due to natural gas generation.

TAF Newsletter: October 2023

10/2023 - This edition includes climate policy wins in Toronto, our streamlined new webpage to help building owners get started on retrofits, and effective green energy advocacy from Thorold, Ontario.

TAF Newsletter: September 2023

9/2023 - This edition includes a zippy new investment, the City of Toronto’s progress on existing building performance standards, our response to Canada’s clean electricity regulations, a heat pump myth-buster, and new openings at TAF.

TAF Newsletter: August 2023

8/2023 - This edition includes analysis of Ontario’s energy plan, a national call for EV readiness, an explainer and call for proposals on DERs, funding support for deep retrofits, and a new job opportunity at TAF.

TAF Newsletter: July 2023

7/2023 - This edition includes funding for EV charging stations, insights on Ontario’s new power plan, recommendations for cities on low-carbon affordable housing, upcoming grant opportunities, and a farewell to our longest-serving volunteer.