Emissions in the GTA and Hamilton are rising, agency reports11/2024 - CBC - Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, comments on the GTHA Carbon Emissions Inventory results in an interview with CBC Toronto, and urges increased ambition and scale to hit climate targets while highlighting some positive trends.
Environnement : les centrales au gaz « annulent » les avancées de l’Ontario11/2024 - ICI-RADIO CANADA - An interview with CEO Julia Langer about the GTHA Carbon Emissions Inventory and recommendations urging a phase out of natural gas.
GTHA Needs 11% Annual Carbon Cut to Hit 2030 Target as Gas Power Plants Erode Progress11/2024 - THE ENERGY MIX - An overview of the GTHA Carbon Emissions Inventory results, with comments from Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs.
Policy Opinion: Powering Up Toronto’s EV Charging Infrastructure10/2024 - TORONTO REGION BOARD OF TRADE - Ian Klesmer, Director of Strategy and Grants, recommends private incentives to expand EV charging infrastructure to support Toronto's EV targets.
New electric vehicle study can help EV owners save some money9/2024 - CITYNEWS - Director of Clean Energy, Aakash Harpalani, explains the grid impacts of EV charging and how EV drivers can get involved in impact study.
Port Lands gas plant emissions seven times too high for new development at mouth of Don River9/2024 - TORONTO STAR - Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, comments on a new report that reveals Port Lands gas plant emissions are too high for new development on Toronto's eastern waterfront: “This shows that the vision for the future of Toronto’s waterfront is fundamentally at odds with the long-term operation of the Port Lands gas plant."
Keeping It Cool9/2024 - NRU - VP of Programs and Policy, Bryan Purcell, discusses TAF's latest policy brief on extreme heat bylaws and emphasizes the importance of a phased-in approach that considers the implications for vulnerable populations, building owners, and municipal climate targets.
Large-scale smart EV charging pilot launched in Toronto-Hamilton area9/2024 - ELECTRIC AUTONOMY - Aakash Harpalani, Director of Clean Energy, discusses TAF's smart grid pilot assessing the impact of 2,000 EV charging participants in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
Here Comes The Sun8/2024 - NRU - Aakash Harpalani, Director of Clean Energy, speaks to Lana Hall about scaling rooftop solar across the GTHA.
Managing Carbon Footprint8/2024 - NRU - Keith Burrows, Director Low Carbon Buildings, discusses the Sparroway retrofit project, emphasizing the importance of extreme heat mitigation for tenant comfort and safety.
Opposition to federal EV standard could cost $90-billion in health benefits6/2024 - HILL TIMES - CEO Julia Langer and partners provide an oped on the health and financial outcomes of the EV Availability Standard.
Toronto Pilot Aims to Lower EV Charging Costs, Optimize Grid5/2024 - THE ENERGY MIX - Aakash Harpalani, Director Clean Energy, comments on Optiwatt Smart EV Charging pilot partnership as an innovative way to help balance the grid and meet the rising demand for EVs.