Ontario Legislation Could Override Local Green Standards, Stall Climate Progress5/2025 - THE ENERGY MIX - Could Bill 17 set back green building in the province, and undermine city-led climate policies? Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, comments.
Ontario needs a green workforce to power shift from natural gas5/2025 - THE POINTER - Aakash Harpalani, Director of Clean Energy, points to energy efficiency, demand flexibility, rooftop solar and battery, plus more, to help Ontario reduce its reliance on natural gas.
Hour 3: Are municipal climate plans under threat by Ontario’s new housing bill5/2025 - MOORE IN THE MORNING - Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, discusses the benefits of municipal green standards and how to streamline housing development in the province.
Ford government move could see environmental home requirements sacrificed in the name of building faster, cheaper5/2025 - TORONTO STAR - Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, comments on Bill 17, the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, and its potential long-term impacts on affordability, noting that Toronto has exceeded housing targets alongside green standards.
TAF statement on the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act5/2025 - Read TAF's statement on Bill 17, the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, which risks limiting green standards.
A smarter approach to EV upgrades in buildings: What Quebec’s draft regulation gets right5/2025 - Quebec is implementing a comprehensive strategy to upgrade multi-unit buildings to be EV-ready. Understand the incentives and how Ontario can support building owners and tenants to access EV charging at home.
Making rooftop solar work for Ontarians: strengthening the Home Renovation Savings program5/2025 - Laura McCloskey, Climate Policy Coordinator, explains why allowing net-metering for all rebated solar programs can maximize the potential and impact of Ontario's new Home Renovation Savings Program.
Canada sprints past the U.S. on appliance efficiency5/2025 - Samia Anwer, Climate Policy Analyst, discusses the latest amendment to the Energy Efficiency Act and why raising the bar on efficiency standards for everyday appliances is one of the most impactful policy tools to-date.
VIEWPOINT: Extreme heat bylaws: Perspectives from a building retrofit manager4/2025 - SABMAG - Sustainable Architecture and Building Magazine featured our recommendations on extreme heat bylaws in its Spring issue.
TAF Newsletter: April 20254/2025 - This edition includes our divestment from a major bank, a financial planning tool for condo retrofits, the red tape blocking climate action, and more.
Five things investors should know about commercial fleet electrification4/2025 - Learn more about opportunities to support the electrification of Canada’s commercial trucks and vans including in manufacturing, battery innovation and major grid infrastructure investments.
This red tape is blocking climate action4/2025 - Evan Wiseman, Climate Policy Senior Manager, recommends how regulators can unlock significant job growth and efficiency by removing barriers to clean energy technologies.