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A new City program to help green tech innovators succeed

10/2015 - Last week, Toronto City Council passed the Green Market Acceleration Program (GMAP) for a two-year pilot period. Run collaboratively by the Toronto Office of Partnerships and Economic Development and Culture, GMAP will allow local businesses to apply to the City to use city infrastructure for applied research, proving concepts and demonstrating new technologies developed here in Toronto.

Canada’s ex-central banker calls for action on “tragedy of the horizon”

10/2015 - When one of the world’s most powerful central bankers gives a speech at an insurance industry event on climate change, you know there has been a sea-change in the attitudes of the financial sector.

Toronto Community Housing retrofits help residents and the climate

10/2015 - TAF’s new $4.2 million TowerWise Retrofit Project will finance and implement energy efficiency upgrades in seven Toronto Community Housing buildings across Metro Toronto, Scarborough, Etobicoke, and North York. In addition to expected greenhouse gas reductions of 30%, the project will be complimented by a slew of other benefits.

TAF, Toronto Community Housing launch $4.2 million TowerWise retrofit project

9/2015 - Seven Toronto Community Housing buildings will see renewal through TAF's TowerWise energy efficiency retrofit program. Through equipment upgrades, energy and water use will be reduced, saving operating costs while increasing comfort and indoor air quality for residents.

Toronto Financial District: It’s Time to Embrace Active Transportation

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Lab results are in! Top recommendations for Ontario’s climate strategy

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Closing the loop – local geothermal heat pump performance

8/2015 - Homes and businesses in the Greater Toronto Area are experiencing deep energy savings by harvesting ground heat with geothermal heat pump (AKA geoexchange) systems. With energy savings of 30-70% and 20-95% for space heating and cooling respectively, it is no wonder this emerging technology is experiencing increased interest across Canada.

Four climate challenges for Alberta’s new government

7/2015 - Wasting no time following Premier Notley’s commitment to craft a climate action plan, the Pembina Institute convened about one hundred thought-leaders from around the country in Calgary this week. I was honoured to be invited to the roundtable to share insights we’ve gained reducing emissions in the City of Toronto.

News

A new City program to help green tech innovators succeed

Canada’s ex-central banker calls for action on “tragedy of the horizon”

Toronto Community Housing retrofits help residents and the climate

TAF, Toronto Community Housing launch $4.2 million TowerWise retrofit project

Toronto Financial District: It’s Time to Embrace Active Transportation

Lab results are in! Top recommendations for Ontario’s climate strategy

Closing the loop – local geothermal heat pump performance

Four climate challenges for Alberta’s new government

Partners trump powers when it comes to climate action

Toronto Climate Summit signals global climate hope

Coming to large buildings near you: landmark energy reporting policy

Smoothing the potholes and making strides with energy retrofits

News

A new City program to help green tech innovators succeed

Canada’s ex-central banker calls for action on “tragedy of the horizon”

Toronto Community Housing retrofits help residents and the climate

TAF, Toronto Community Housing launch $4.2 million TowerWise retrofit project

Toronto Financial District: It’s Time to Embrace Active Transportation

Lab results are in! Top recommendations for Ontario’s climate strategy

Closing the loop – local geothermal heat pump performance

Four climate challenges for Alberta’s new government

Partners trump powers when it comes to climate action

Toronto Climate Summit signals global climate hope

Coming to large buildings near you: landmark energy reporting policy

Smoothing the potholes and making strides with energy retrofits

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