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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.

Electric meters in a row measuring power use.

Ontario Conservation Cuts: Penny wise, Pound Foolish

4/2019 - Last month, the Province announced a massive cut to electricity conservation programs in Ontario. The cuts to conservation will actually increase total electricity system costs, leading to upward pressure on prices over time.

Boiler Replacement that Achieves up to 136% Gas Heating Efficiency

4/2019 - To generate substantial reductions for both cost and carbon you need a technology, and an application, that can save a huge amount of gas. That’s how STEP got interested in gas absorption heat pumps.

TAF launches its own smart thermostat

4/2019 - On April 1, 2019, TAF launches its own smart thermostat - so smart it will do your taxes and get you your Climate Action Incentive. Find out more about our innovative new technology and don't miss out! Limited quantities available in participating retailers.

The Clean Fuel Standard Explained

3/2019 - You’ve probably heard about the federal government’s commitments to work with the provinces and territories to take action on climate change. But have you heard about the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS)? The Clean Fuel Standard is expected to have the largest carbon impact of any policy under the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change.

Heat pump: an unsung hero

3/2019 - Looking for a hero? You may have found one in heat pumps. Heat pumps are recognized globally as the most efficient mechanical systems for heating and cooling. Our new video explains why.