Media Releases

Carbon emissions in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area increased again despite steep reduction targets

11/2024 - Carbon emissions in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) rose by a million tonnes in 2023, a 2% increase over the previous year, The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) reported today. 

Retrofit of affordable seniors’ apartments aims for deep decarbonization

9/2024 - TAF and TCHC's most ambitious building retrofit yet, featuring geothermal heat pumps and overcladding, and targetting an 80% reduction in carbon emissions, is underway at a low-rise seniors’ apartment building in Toronto’s Birchmount Park neighbourhood.

The Atmospheric Fund and Toronto Community Housing partner to add efficient cooling for families in North York

7/2024 - TAF and TCHC kicked off a deep, multi-measure retrofit at a townhouse complex in North York that is home to about 175 families.  

TAF invests in infrastructure fund including 300 MW wind farm

6/2024 - Announcement of a $3.25 million investment in CC&L Infrastructure, a Canadian firm focused on acquiring and actively managing middle-market infrastructure assets. 

TAF statement on federal budget 2024: Ensuring affordable housing includes efficiency

4/2024 - Julia Langer, CEO, The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) made the following statement in response to Canada’s 2024 “Fairness for every generation” budget announcement.

Pilot program seeks to test the impact of managed EV charging on electricity grid

4/2024 - TAF and Optiwatt, a leading telematics-based managed charging platform, recently announced a partnership for a smart electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot that will help meet increased energy demand as more people across the region adopt EVs.

The Atmospheric Fund congratulates City of Mississauga on approving new green development standards

4/2024 - Bryan Purcell, VP Policy and Programs, The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) made the following statement in response to the City of Mississauga’s adoption of Green Development Standards.

The Atmospheric Fund invests in Assembly Corp to support rapid supply of low-carbon, prefabricated homes

2/2024 - The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) is pleased to announce a $1,250,000 investment in Assembly Corp., a growing Toronto-based company that creates modular, prefabricated mass timber housing.

Climate and health organizations welcome new federal electric vehicle standards

12/2023 - TAF and health advocates welcome Canada’s new Electric Vehicle (EV) Availability Standard, announced today by Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault.

The Atmospheric Fund applauds the Town of Halton Hills’ clean energy leadership

12/2023 - Bryan Purcell, VP Policy and Programs, The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) made the following statement in response to the Town of Halton Hills’ rejection of a gas plant expansion.

‘Solutions are right in front of us.’ Rising GTHA carbon emissions show need to halt all new fossil fuel infrastructure

11/2023 - Carbon emissions in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) increased by 4 million tonnes, or 8% in 2022, the sharpest increase since 2015, the Atmospheric Fund (TAF) reported today. 

Three climate funds invest in Kite Mobility to boost electric ridesharing in Canadian apartments and condos

8/2023 - TAF announces a joint investment of $1 million in Kite Mobility, a growing Canadian startup that is scaling their “mobility as an amenity” service.