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Financing opportunities for building retrofits are growing

3/2025 - There are many reasons to retrofit your building, including enhanced returns and regulatory compliance, such as for Toronto’s upcoming Building Emissions Performance Standards, but access to financing is a common barrier. We’ve compiled advice from these experts to help you navigate what’s best for your project.

Toronto Adds $2B to Climate Programs Through First-Ever Carbon Budget Process

2/2025 - THE ENERGY MIX - Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, comments on the City of Toronto's first ever carbon budget process.

Toronto adopts its first carbon budget

2/2025 - Today, Toronto City Council officially adopted the City’s 2025 budget. This year, for the first time, the budget development included a new carbon budget process.

TAF Newsletter: February 2025

2/2025 - This edition includes housing and labour perspectives on BEPS, an update on green standards, exploring Toronto’s new carbon budget, and a partnership that drives social and financial returns.

EV adoption hindered by PC policies that ‘deliberately increase carbon emissions’

2/2025 - THE POINTER - Ian Klesmer, Director of Strategy and Grants, told The Pointer that long-term investments will not only speed up EV adoption but also strengthen local supply chains, cut pollution, and increase affordability for low- and middle-income families.

The Atmospheric Fund invests in PaceZero Capital Partners, an impact-focused private credit firm

2/2025 - The Atmospheric Fund announced today that it has invested in PaceZero Capital Partners’ Sustainable Credit Fund II.

Toronto can reduce building emissions while protecting tenants – here’s how

2/2025 - NATIONAL OBSERVER - Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, explains Building Emissions Performance Standards improve the livability of homes for renters in an interview with Canada's National Observer Cloe Logan.

Court battle with City of Toronto could undermind building standards meant to make homes more resilient to climate change and sustainable

1/2025 - THE POINTER - Evan Wiseman, Senior Manager of Climate Policy, addresses the legal challenge to the Toronto Green Standard.

A legal bid by developers to strike down Toronto’s green building rules would ‘gut’ the city’s housing standards, say critics

1/2025 - TORONTO STAR - "We’re building a city here, not just buildings," Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, said in an interview with Kate Allen about green standards.

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Financing opportunities for building retrofits are growing

Toronto Adds $2B to Climate Programs Through First-Ever Carbon Budget Process

Toronto adopts its first carbon budget

TAF Newsletter: February 2025

EV adoption hindered by PC policies that ‘deliberately increase carbon emissions’

The Atmospheric Fund invests in PaceZero Capital Partners, an impact-focused private credit firm

Toronto can reduce building emissions while protecting tenants – here’s how

Court battle with City of Toronto could undermind building standards meant to make homes more resilient to climate change and sustainable

A legal bid by developers to strike down Toronto’s green building rules would ‘gut’ the city’s housing standards, say critics

Getting the Facts Straight on Toronto’s Green Development Standards

We thrive in better buildings – how a new bylaw could transform retrofits in the GTHA

TAF Newsletter: January 2025

News

Financing opportunities for building retrofits are growing

Toronto Adds $2B to Climate Programs Through First-Ever Carbon Budget Process

Toronto adopts its first carbon budget

TAF Newsletter: February 2025

EV adoption hindered by PC policies that ‘deliberately increase carbon emissions’

The Atmospheric Fund invests in PaceZero Capital Partners, an impact-focused private credit firm

Toronto can reduce building emissions while protecting tenants – here’s how

Court battle with City of Toronto could undermind building standards meant to make homes more resilient to climate change and sustainable

A legal bid by developers to strike down Toronto’s green building rules would ‘gut’ the city’s housing standards, say critics

Getting the Facts Straight on Toronto’s Green Development Standards

We thrive in better buildings – how a new bylaw could transform retrofits in the GTHA

TAF Newsletter: January 2025

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