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Ontario’s new gas plants will cause your hydro rates to rise, report says

12/2022 - TORONTO STAR - Ontarians share three key goals around electricity. It needs to be reliable, affordable, and clean. New modelling shows that these priorities are actually aligned: the most cost-effective pathway to meet our growing electricity demand is also the most reliable and the lowest carbon.

More green construction, less gravel mining: Ford walks back some environmental changes in Ontario housing bill

12/2022 - THE NARWHAL - Ontario has made a new promise to develop a voluntary provincial-wide green building standard, but hasn’t provided details.

New research: Ontario has affordable options to meet growing electricity demand without ramping up fossil fuels

11/2022 - A new report by Power Advisory demonstrates that Ontario can meet its rising electricity demands with reliable, affordable energy solutions that are aligned with the global transition to net-zero carbon emissions.

Ontario’s once-in-a generation opportunity to modernize and decarbonize our electricity grid

11/2022 - Since exploring how decarbonizing the grid would impact various communities, TAF commissioned a new report showing the most affordable way to meet rising electricity demand is through a mix of energy efficiency, solar, wind and storage.

Media Advisory: The Atmospheric Fund is available to comment on Bill-23

11/2022 - Ontario today rejected amendments to Bill 23, that would have protected municipal green development standards.

GTHA carbon emissions on track to return to pre-pandemic levels, report warns

11/2022 - CBC NEWS - Carbon Emissions Inventory for the GTHA found there has been little progress made in the GTHA since 2015. An eight per cent year-over-year decrease is necessary to hit most cities' 2030 emission targets. It is challenging, but it is possible.

Report shows GTHA carbon emissions rising — but data points to shift to lower-carbon lifestyles

11/2022 - TORONTO STAR - The rebound in emissions in 2021 was substantially smaller than the pandemic-induced drop in 2020.

Carbon emissions increased in all regions of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area

11/2022 - Carbon emissions in the GTHA increased by 2.2 million tonnes, or 4.5% in 2021, climbing swiftly towards pre-pandemic levels. The overall flatlining trend reflects little progress since 2015.

The progress and pitfalls of decarbonizing a megaregion

11/2022 - The latest edition of the carbon emissions inventory for the GTHA shows that action is picking up speed but still nowhere near the critical pace needed for lift-off, and we are rapidly running out of runway.

Local Green Building Laws at Risk as Ontario Fast-Tracks New Housing Bill

11/2022 - THE ENERGY MIX - Municipal climate and energy leaders in Ontario are scrambling to protect energy-efficient building standards that may be at risk in the provincial government’s rush to push through its More Homes Built Faster Act, Bill 23.

TAF News: November 2022

11/2022 - Protect energy efficiency and affordability in Bill-23

Addressing climate change through advocacy, policy and planning

11/2022 - CANADIAN ARCHITECT - The symbiotic relationship between municipalities, advocacy groups, and the real estate development community is a complex ecosystem critical for the design community to understand when addressing climate change through advocacy, policy and planning.