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Canada’s electric vehicle sales targets will reduce air pollution and create at least $90 billion in health benefits

3/2023 - New analysis by TAF indicates that Canada’s proposed federal zero-emission vehicles sales regulation will result in over $90 billion in health benefits for Canadians over the next 25 years, including up to 11,000 avoided premature deaths.

TAF Newsletter: February 2023

2/2023 - This edition includes a blog on what communities can learn from Brampton and Windsor’s different decisions on gas expansion, announcements of federal funding, and three career opportunities

A tale of two cities: What we learned from recent gas plant proposals

2/2023 - Two recent votes on proposed gas plant expansions in Ontario show the powerful potential for city councils to make the right choices on the road to a low-carbon future. But only if they get the facts and data they need to support their decisions.

TAF Newsletter: January 2023

1/2023 - Budget processes are underway at all levels of government, and now’s your chance to participate and encourage vibrant, low-carbon communities. We’ll share analysis over the coming weeks, starting with a blog on the federal budget.

Climate and quality of life in Canada’s budget 2023

1/2023 - The opportunity for Canada to support vibrant, low-carbon cities is upon us with budget season underway. TAF's 2023 federal budget recommendations emphasize key investments in heat pumps, EV charging in multi-family buildings, and distributed energy resources.

As Canada’s first electric car manufacturing plant opens municipalities need to ramp up accommodation of green vehicles

12/2022 - THE POINTER - Many think Canada's federal & provincial governments hold all of the power levers to accelerate ZEV adoption. But what’s often overlooked is that municipalities who are closest to the people have a variety of tools at their disposal says TAF Director Ian Klesmer

Statement from The Atmospheric Fund on Canada’s electric vehicle sales targets

12/2022 - Julia Langer, CEO, responds to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s announcement of a new federal zero-emission vehicles regulation.

Will Ontario’s net-zero electricity grid cost $400 billion?

12/2022 - Decarbonization isn’t a barrier to affordability – it’s the key to an economical, reliable electricity grid. TAF provides analysis of the IESO's Pathways to Decarbonization study.

TAF News: December 2022

12/2022 - 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 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.