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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.

The Atmospheric Fund congratulates City of Mississauga on approving new green development standards

4/2024 - Bryan Purcell, VP Policy and Programs, The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) made the following statement in response to the City of Mississauga’s adoption of Green Development Standards.

Ontario’s big cities are failing to reach their climate goals, but a lack of reporting makes it impossible to know by how much

3/2024 - THE POINTER - TAF's 2022 Carbon Emissions Inventory is referenced with comments from Bryan Purcell on velocity of emissions rise since pandemic and need for increasingly ambitious climate action to achieve carbon reduction targets.

TAF Newsletter: March 2024

3/2024 - This edition includes an open letter to cities about clean electricity, the chance to secure green buildings in Mississauga, a new report on how municipalities can get the most out of retrofits, and two new funding opportunities.

Cities Need Clean Electricity Regs to Boost ‘Clean Grid Advantage’, TAF Says

3/2024 - THE ENERGY MIX - Climate Policy Senior Manager Evan Wiseman weighs in on the latest Clean Electricity Regulations draft and explains a strong CER supports municipalities' ability to achieve climate goals.