TAF invests in rare earth magnet recycling to support sustainable electrification8/2022 - TAF invests $1.3 million in Noveon Magnetics, a waste-to-value company that recovers rare earth minerals from electronic waste and reprocesses them into high-quality magnets
Three reasons investors should take a closer look at bidirectional charging technology8/2022 - Vehicle-to-building or grid technology, enabled by bi-directional chargers, allows electric vehicles to function as mobile energy storage assets. Find out how this critical tech will drive electrification and why this is the time for other investors to get in.
Clean fuel regulations won’t reduce emissions as needed – what’s next?7/2022 - After six years of work, it would be easy for climate advocates to feel frustrated about the missed opportunity of the Clean Fuel Regulations. But the regulations were just one opportunity to decarbonize. Get involved by urging government to follow through on two other upcoming federal policies to decarbonize transportation.
Retrofit of TCHC building will yield climate, affordability and community benefits6/2022 - TAF and Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) kicked off a deep, multi-measure retrofit of 840 Eglinton Avenue West.
How this small Ontario city is leading on public EV charging6/2022 - Perhaps surprisingly, Burlington, Ontario has more charging stations per capita than any other city in the GTHA, with over 30 public stations per 50,000 people. I interviewed Lynn Robichaud, Manager of Environmental Sustainability at the City of Burlington, about what it takes to lead on EV charging installation and management.
Fugitive methane emissions in Ontario are double the reported rate5/2022 - There is growing consensus that ‘fugitive methane’ (gas leakage that occurs during the extraction and transmission of fossil fuels) is drastically underestimated -- but by how much? A new TAF report provides updated guidelines to account for the full life cycle emissions of natural gas, badly needed as we face crucial infrastructure decisions in Ontario.
Ontario Election 2022: Key climate action priorities4/2022 - Ontario election is just 6 weeks away - ample time to influence the parties’ climate action platforms. Get tools and inspiration on what to ask the candidates.
Clean Electricity Standard to set the stage for Canada’s energy transition4/2022 - The federal government is now consulting on its Clean Electricity Standard to help Canada reach a net-zero electricity grid by 2035. With Ontario’s electricity emissions forecast to triple in the next decade, this is an important opportunity to provide feedback.
Budget 2022 – urban climate action highlights4/2022 - The 2022 budget includes funding and investment dollars for key urban climate solutions to help drive down emissions by 2030 and beyond. As always, their impact will depend on effective roll-out, which cities, local utilities and businesses, home and building owners, citizens and organizations like TAF are eager to provide.
How Ontario’s proposed clean energy program will actually increase carbon3/2022 - Ontario's proposed clean energy credit system may sound like a high-impact climate action, but it won’t lead to cleaner electricity. How can clean energy credits increase carbon pollution? Find out
Remembering Tony O’Donohue3/2022 - Tony O'Donohue, Toronto City Councillor for 25 years and one of TAF's founders, passed away last week. His legacy is remembered in this tribute by Philip Jessup, Executive Director from 1999-2008.
Climate and affordability depend on these essential building code updates3/2022 - Ontario’s building code is only updated every five to seven years, so we can’t afford to miss this opportunity to reduce carbon emissions by building better buildings that are cleaner and more affordable to operate. Read our recommendations to align it with an affordable, net zero future.