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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.

A Mitsubishi heat pump is installed on a pale brick wall

The Atmospheric Fund congratulates City of Toronto and Toronto Hydro on Furnace Upgrade Program

9/2025 - Bryan Purcell, VP Policy and Programs, reacts to City of Toronto and Toronto Hydro's furnace upgrade program.

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.

Surviving the heat: What this summer taught us about urban design

9/2025 - Taric Somani explains how designing with resilience reduces grid strain, improves air quality, and protects public health, especially for vulnerable communities.

Outdated zoning bylaws: stuck in the Twilight Zone while climate tech moves forward

8/2025 - Outdated zoning bylaws fail to accommodate low-carbon solutions such as heat pumps, EV charging stations, and rooftop solar, writes Diviya Leonard, but modernizing these policies offers a significant opportunity for cities to realign priorities and fast-track climate action.

A person plugs in their EV for a charge.

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.

Protecting housing affordability in BEPS policy

8/2025 - A review of the best practices and existing policies to protect affordability in Toronto's Building Emissions Performance Standards.

Is the workforce ready for a growing retrofit industry?

8/2025 - Organizations are leading the way to develop the green building workforce ahead of new building policies like Toronto’s emerging Building Emissions Performance Standards.

TAF Newsletter: August 2025

8/2025 - This edition includes a new investment to boost electric mobility, a step toward more wind and solar in Ontario, the latest opportunity for Canada to lead on climate policy, why investing in cleantech is here to stay, our impact report, and more.