Retrofit of affordable seniors’ apartments aims for deep decarbonization9/2024 - 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 York7/2024 - 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 farm6/2024 - 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 efficiency4/2024 - 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 grid4/2024 - 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 standards4/2024 - 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 homes2/2024 - 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 standards12/2023 - 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 leadership12/2023 - 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 infrastructure11/2023 - 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 condos8/2023 - TAF announces a joint investment of $1 million in Kite Mobility, a growing Canadian startup that is scaling their “mobility as an amenity” service.
The Atmospheric Fund congratulates City of Toronto on innovative revenue tools to fight climate change8/2023 - TAF applauds City of Toronto staff and the mayor for their hard work and leadership in advancing these bold proposals.