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How Ontario can make C-PACE work for building owners and municipalities

7/2026 - Krithi Shankhari outlines how a C-PACE program could work for borrowers and municipalities by balancing oversight and flexibility.

Canada’s EV transition is held up in our parking garages

7/2026 - Through the Government of Canada’s 2026 Pre-Budget Consultation, TAF has recommended that the federal government invest $180 million over three years to electrify and futureproof existing multi-family buildings.

Support program aims to expand rooftop solar in Toronto and beyond

7/2026 - CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER - TAF's Home Solar Accelerator reached a key milestone with its first completed home solar installation. Chris Caners, TAF's Director of Clean Electrification, explains the program provides expert support and clear, jargon-free information while also working to reduce soft costs of the solar industry to increase adoption and make the industry more viable.

TAF Newsletter: July 2026

7/2026 - There’s no single path to vibrant, low carbon cities. They take shape through deliberate efforts: better policies and practical solutions that improve everyday life. This month, we've got a climate and affordability lens on municipal elections; more pathways to accelerate solar; a tool for tracking local council activity; financing green buildings; ideas for scaling data centres sustainably, and more.

Municipal elections are a chance to lead: A practical vision for a low carbon, affordable future

7/2026 - Evan Wiseman explains why green buildings, distributed clean energy, and expanded urban mobility should be top priorities for Ontario municipalities—and why both candidates and voters should view leadership through a climate lens.

Ontario mulls new retrofit financing option

7/2026 - CANADIAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - Preferential and accessible financing options are key to accelerating building retrofits, and a new proposal from the Government of Ontario might make that an option for more building owners. TAF's VP of Policy and Programs, Bryan Purcell, credits the Province for considering the approach and notes that uptake will be dependent on the terms that lenders offer.

How rooftop solar can strengthen energy security in Canada

7/2026 - By including targeted funding for these technologies in Budget 2026, the federal government can help Canadians save money, strengthen energy security, and accelerate the transition to a low‑carbon economy.

Deep Retrofit Diary: Tower transformation from 1967 to net zero

7/2026 - Louise Lam provides an update on the net zero retrofit at 444 Logan, and how the project team's commitments to communication, transparency, and collaboration at every stage has helped build trust and foster meaningful partnerships.

Ontario’s solar rebate has a hidden catch

7/2026 - Krithi Shankhari explains how to make the Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings Program more practical for homeowners and shares firsthand insights from installers navigating this mismatch and its broader impacts on Ontario’s grid.

Growing data centre infrastructure without compromising the climate

6/2026 - Guest bloggers Tyler Hamilton and Irene Lam outline why low-carbon design is key to earning community trust in Ontario's data centre sector.

Home Solar Accelerator

Home solar advice without the jargon

One step forward, one step back for green buildings in Toronto

6/2026 - CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER - The City of Toronto is moving forward on zoning reforms to allow heat pump, battery, and solar installations. But legislative constraints on local climate action limit their impact. As Bryan Purcell puts it: “It's a situation of one step forward, one step back ... the changes are a great step, but the shift in the Toronto Green Standard is a huge setback.”