Toronto’s New Buildings Could Soon be Required to Go Greener7/2021 - STOREYS - Update to the Toronto Green Standard would require that all new mid-high rise buildings produce fewer carbon emissions and consume less energy. The update would take effect May 2022 and require a 25% drop in annual greenhouse gases and a 28% cut in energy use intensity.
Canadians need real incentives to fuel-switch away from natural gas if we hope to achieve our climate goals6/2021 - THE GLOBE AND MAIL - Fuel switching isn’t simply about improving energy efficiency – it’s about getting off gas. For Canada to reach climate goals, we need a phase out of gas-fired electricity, greener building standards, and targeted rebates for heat pumps in retrofits and new construction.
TAF News: June 20216/2021 - Say YES to greener new buildings in your community, deep retrofit diary, and we are hiring
TAF News: May 20215/2021 - Four reasons you’re about to see more EVs in the GTHA, and how did a weird 2020 impact transportation emissions
TAF News: April 20214/2021 - ZEV industry perspective on Clean Fuel Standards, fresh opportunities for funding and job openings
TAF News: March 20214/2021 - Toronto passes gas phase out motion, LC3 career opportunity, and webinar on GTHA's carbon emission data
TAF News: December 20204/2021 - What does Canada's new $15 billion plan mean for urban climate action?
TAF News: November 20204/2021 - Can Canadian cities reach net zero? Legislated targets and a Biden-Harris win down south can't hurt.
Who should be investing in the creation of a charging infrastructure for electric vehicles?3/2021 - NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW - “Getting beyond a handful of gas stations to create a convenient charging network will require both public and private investment. Plugging in has to be accessible and affordable to accelerate EV adoption. That’s why government also has a role to play to enable market growth," says The Atmospheric Fund's CEO Julia Langer.