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PCs to extend life of Pickering nuclear plant; still heavily tied to natural gas

2/2024 - THE POINTER - Director of Clean Energy Aakash Harpalani comments on continuing reliance on fossil gas and incentivizing provinces to decarbonize their energy systems with clean electricity regulations.

Ontario switches gears, plans to increase renewable energy production by 2035; transition still too slow

1/2024 - THE POINTER - Vice President of Policy and Programs Bryan Purcell remarks renewable energy is one of the most cost-effective and cleanest ways to meet growing energy demands in the province.

Ontario municipalities’ veto powers granted by Ford are complicating efforts to avert electricity shortages

1/2024 - THE GLOBE AND MAIL - Director of Clean Energy Aakash Harpalani comments on municipal participation in approving energy projects.

TAF Newsletter: January 2024

1/2024 - Our first newsletter of 2024 includes our recommendations on the federal budget, a call for cities to voice their support for clean electricity policy, a qualified program design RFP, and free courses to develop your low-carbon building skills.

A tribute to Martin Willschick

1/2024 - CEO Julia Langer pays tribute to Martin Willschick, who led the Capital Markets team of the City of Toronto’s Corporate Finance division until his retirement, was a stalwart TAF champion.

Climate and health organizations welcome new federal electric vehicle standards

12/2023 - TAF and health advocates welcome Canada’s new Electric Vehicle (EV) Availability Standard, announced today by Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault.

Request for Proposals

12/2023 - TAF is seeking a qualified consultant to help design a turnkey local solar and storage program in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

The Atmospheric Fund applauds the Town of Halton Hills’ clean energy leadership

12/2023 - Bryan Purcell, VP Policy and Programs, The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) made the following statement in response to the Town of Halton Hills’ rejection of a gas plant expansion.

TAF Newsletter: December 2023

12/2023 - Our last newsletter of 2023 includes an urgent call to action for Halton Hills, perspectives on creating community wealth through retrofits, a webinar on the GTHA carbon emissions inventory, dates for 2024 grants, and more.

More efficient homes plus new local jobs can create lasting affordability

12/2023 - Community benefits strategies for major public infrastructure projects are increasingly in play.

CBC RADIO ONE – Metro Morning Interview

11/2023 - CBC RADIO ONE - Metro Morning's David Common interview's CEO Julia Langer about COP28 and the GTHA carbon emissions inventory.

Carbon emissions in Greater Toronto/Hamilton increased 8% in 2022

11/2023 - HPAC MAGAZINE - An overview of the Carbon Emissions Inventory results and recommendations from CEO Julia Langer on rapidly scaling low-carbon solutions to address rising emissions.