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How to Know if an Electric Vehicle Makes Sense for You

8/2019 - There are lots of good reasons to consider going electric, and just a few factors to consider before assuming that an EV is right for you.

Toronto’s 44 per cent reduction – why the sudden drop?

7/2019 - Digging into the recent TransformTO implementation update.

Inequities in climate change

7/2019 - People who belong to equity-seeking groups are disproportionally impacted by the environmental, economic and social burdens linked to climate change.

15 Innovative Energy Efficiency Options

7/2019 - Energy efficiency is the best way to save energy and money at home, while making your living or work space more comfortable and cutting your carbon footprint.

Governments are finally calling climate change what it is: an emergency

7/2019 - Since I learned about climate change years ago, I understood it as an urgent issue. Now more than ever, people around the world share that same sentiment.

No-cost carbon reductions

7/2019 - Everyone wants to get something for nothing. With a retrofit, you can.

Why a ‘marginal’ source is central to climate change

7/2019 - To properly capture the real impact of our actions, when quantifying electricity-related emissions, different factors should be used depending on the purpose of the analysis.

Why is Toronto considering eliminating fuel efficiency standards instead of strengthening them?

6/2019 - The City of Toronto is considering eliminating important fuel efficiency standards for the vehicle-for-hire industry.

Groundbreaking research shows how retrofits can improve the indoor environment

6/2019 - TAF recently completed a comprehensive study linking energy efficiency retrofits to improved indoor environmental quality.

Removing the upfront cost of retrofits

5/2019 - TAF and Efficiency Capital are making it easy for building owners to improve a building's energy efficiency without spending any money upfront.

Setting the stage for an electric mobility strategy for Toronto

5/2019 - The City of Toronto has just completed the Assessment Phase of its Electric Mobility Strategy. Here are some highlights.

Scaling and focusing for greatest impact

4/2019 - As a learning organization, TAF regularly reviews its progress, learns from failures and successes, and considers how the outside world affects us. We recently undertook this process in order to update our strategic plan for the 2019-2022 period.