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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.

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.

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.

Toronto zoning changes offer low-cost relief for residents facing rising energy bills

6/2026 - TAF comments on proposed Toronto zoning bylaw amendments that make it easier and more affordable for residents and businesses to adopt low‑carbon technologies.

Sustaining Canada’s quiet retrofit industry boom

6/2026 - Canada has rapidly built a national retrofit delivery network that’s already activating billions in building upgrades, improving housing, and creating skilled jobs — but the federal program powering this progress is set to expire just as it’s proving its value. Fatima Crerar’s latest post makes the case for recapitalizing the Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative.

Vancouver and NYC expose the false climate-affordability tradeoff

6/2026 - Building emissions reporting and performance standards are showing strong early results in Vancouver and NYC— but only one city is staying the course. Rolling back these policies risks both climate action and affordability progress.

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What cities need to know about Canada’s new electricity strategy

5/2026 - Bryan Purcell, VP Policy and Programs, responds to the federal government announcement: Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy.

How to actually fix the GTHA’s congestion crisis

5/2026 - Public conversations around urban transportation challenges are stuck. Adam Rosenfield is shifting the focus to more holistic strategies, looking at “vehicle-kilometers-travelled” and how to design for more pleasant ways of getting around our cities.

Industrialized construction 101

4/2026 - Keith Burrows explains what modern methods of construction are, why they matter, and how they’re used in practice.