TAF in the Media

New report finds carbon emissions continue to rise in Toronto, Hamilton areas

11/2025 - THE WEATHER NETWORK - “Climate action is economic action.” The Weather Network's feature of TAF's 2024 Carbon Emissions Inventory.

Emissions up in Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area as reliance on gas power deepens: report

11/2025 - THE CANADIAN PRESS - "Every retrofit, every electric vehicle, every clean energy investment creates jobs, drives innovation, lowers energy bills and builds resilience." Julia Langer, TAF CEO, was quoted in the Canadian Press coverage of the 2024 GTHA Carbon Emissions Inventory.

Toronto-area emissions rise as Ontario burns more natural gas

11/2025 - CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER - "While the increase is slight, it comes in the context of emissions needing to go down by 11 per cent each year to reach 2030 climate targets." TAF's VP of Policy and Programs, Bryan Purcell, discusses GTHA carbon emissions trends with Cloe Logan of Canada's National Observer.

CEO warns rising emissions threaten climate targets, urges reductions across the board

11/2025 - CP24 NEWS - TAF CEO Julia Langer discusses Hamilton’s high emissions and how renewables and reduced congestion can help meet climate targets.

Toronto launches $20-million heat pump loan program

9/2025 - TORONTO STAR - "With the loss of the federal Greener Homes Loan program, it’s great to see municipalities stepping in and doing their part. Financial constraints and a lack of knowledge about energy-efficient options are often two of the biggest barriers for residents looking to upgrade their systems,” said Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, in an interview with the Toronto Star.

Inside the ‘fresh air factory’ at Canada’s Oxygen8

9/2025 - CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER - Julia Langer, TAF CEO, highlights the growth of the construction sector, opening the door to diverse and well-paying sustainable job opportunities.

Are heat pumps more expensive now that Carney killed the carbon tax? Ontario homeowners question truth of Enbridge notice

9/2025 - TORONTO STAR - Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, and Keith Burrows, Director of Low-Carbon Buildings, address Enbridge's misleading claims about heat pumps.

Affordability and sustainability don’t need to compete: green housing advocates urge Carney to see big picture

9/2025 - THE POINTER - Bryan Purcell. VP of Policy and Programs, comments on the opportunity of Build Canada Homes to address both affordability and sustainability in the housing sector.

EVs left in limbo after Mark Carney hits the brakes on sales mandate

9/2025 - THE POINTER - Samia Anwer, Climate Policy Analyst, urges Canada to decouple its regulatory direction from the United States, to protect key policies on energy efficiency and clean transportation.

Experts uncover incredible health impacts of electric cars: ‘Compelling’

8/2025 - THE COOL DOWN - Coverage of the National Observer's feature on the public health benefits of the EV sales mandate.

The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) announces investment of $4.5M in Jule

8/2025 - CANADIAN MANUFACTURING - TAF’s financing is meant to support the building and deployment of 66 bundled battery-powered fast-charging stations across Ontario.

An EV sales mandate is good public health policy, analysis shows

7/2025 - CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER - “While the EV availability standard has been communicated from the beginning as a climate policy, we think it's equally, if not more compelling as a health policy,” said Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs.