TAF News: December 202212/2022 - What’s next for GTHA cities to meet net-zero? Don't miss the inventory briefing & policy discussion
Ontario’s new gas plants will cause your hydro rates to rise, report says12/2022 - 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 bill12/2022 - 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 fuels11/2022 - 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 grid11/2022 - 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 warns11/2022 - 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 lifestyles11/2022 - 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 Area11/2022 - 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 megaregion11/2022 - 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 Bill11/2022 - 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.