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Opposition to federal EV standard could cost $90-billion in health benefits

6/2024 - HILL TIMES - CEO Julia Langer and partners provide an oped on the health and financial outcomes of the EV Availability Standard.

TAF Newsletter: May 2024

5/2024 - This edition includes our top climate priorities for the next mayor of Mississauga, what the latest energy and water reporting is telling us about building decarbonization progress, how the City of Hamilton is preparing for extreme heat in buildings, support for the Town of Caledon’s vote on approving new green development standards, and a senior job opportunity at TAF.

Large buildings are using less energy. Why are their emissions going up? 

5/2024 - Research and Innovation Analyst, Patrick Ronan, dives into what the latest Ontario’s Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB) is showing and why we are missing a key opportunity to advance the decarbonization of the building sector.

Mississauga’s next mayor should focus on buildings and transportation

5/2024 - Mississauga’s urban and suburban geography means focusing strategically on decarbonizing the building sector and transportation. Read TAF's platform recommendations for the City's next mayor.

Electrifying Toronto: The Crucial Path to Sustainable Transportation | In conversation with TAF’s Ian Klesmer

5/2024 - TORONTO REGION BOARD OF TRADE - Ian Klesmer, Director of Strategy and Grants, sits down with the Toronto Region Board of Trade to discuss what steps Toronto must take to support the growth of EVs.

Toronto Pilot Aims to Lower EV Charging Costs, Optimize Grid

5/2024 - THE ENERGY MIX - Aakash Harpalani, Director Clean Energy, comments on Optiwatt Smart EV Charging pilot partnership as an innovative way to help balance the grid and meet the rising demand for EVs.

TAF statement on federal budget 2024: Ensuring affordable housing includes efficiency

4/2024 - Julia Langer, CEO, The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) made the following statement in response to Canada’s 2024 “Fairness for every generation” budget announcement.

Mississauga strengthens growth standards to protect residents from costly climate disasters

4/2024 - THE POINTER - VP of Programs and Policy, Bryan Purcell, comments on Mississauga's approval of Green Development Standards, and highlights how their climate leadership will increase economic opportunity through new low-carbon development.

TAF Newsletter: April 2024

4/2024 - This edition includes a new EV charging pilot, City of Mississauga's green building win, a hint for investors to check out DERs, a tribute to an environmental grantmaking pioneer, and new job opportunities at TAF.

Pilot program seeks to test the impact of managed EV charging on electricity grid

4/2024 - TAF and Optiwatt, a leading telematics-based managed charging platform, recently announced a partnership for a smart electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot that will help meet increased energy demand as more people across the region adopt EVs.

Empowering investors: Exploring paths to scale distributed energy resources

4/2024 - We’re seeing distributed energy resources as a market with high potential for both carbon reduction and financial returns. Senior Manager of Impact Investing Uzoma Erondu explains how investors can break the mold to unlock DERs.

Ivey Foundation models leadership in environmental grantmaking and impact investing

4/2024 - CEO Julia Langer reflects on TAF’s long relationship with the Ivey Foundation and their leadership and legacy in responsible investing.