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Trudeau’s climate platform: 6 promises we’re watching

10/2015 - For the 27 million Canadians living in cities, it’s notable that the new Liberal government has made some important commitments to urban sustainability. The Party’s on-line election platform has an overwhelming raft of content, So we’ve put together a summary of the key elements that focus on climate change, cities, and the low-carbon economy. We hope this record of the tangible commitments made during the election can act as a reference point for measuring this government’s progress over time.

Province steps up to help municipalities address climate change

10/2015 - How might a provincial mandate help cities legislate the most effective climate programs? Ontario is currently reviewing key pieces of municipal legislation to ensure that municipalities across the Province have the tools, powers, and flexibility they need to effectively serve their communities.

A new City program to help green tech innovators succeed

10/2015 - Last week, Toronto City Council passed the Green Market Acceleration Program (GMAP) for a two-year pilot period. Run collaboratively by the Toronto Office of Partnerships and Economic Development and Culture, GMAP will allow local businesses to apply to the City to use city infrastructure for applied research, proving concepts and demonstrating new technologies developed here in Toronto.

TCHC invests in energy saving repairs

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Canada’s ex-central banker calls for action on “tragedy of the horizon”

10/2015 - When one of the world’s most powerful central bankers gives a speech at an insurance industry event on climate change, you know there has been a sea-change in the attitudes of the financial sector.

Toronto Community Housing retrofits help residents and the climate

10/2015 - TAF’s new $4.2 million TowerWise Retrofit Project will finance and implement energy efficiency upgrades in seven Toronto Community Housing buildings across Metro Toronto, Scarborough, Etobicoke, and North York. In addition to expected greenhouse gas reductions of 30%, the project will be complimented by a slew of other benefits.

Toronto Community Housing buildings to undergo $4m in energy retrofits in TowerWise program

9/2015 - September 22, 2015

Seven aging TCHC buildings to get $4.2m in retrofits

9/2015 - September 22, 2015

TAF, Toronto Community Housing launch $4.2 million TowerWise retrofit project

9/2015 - Seven Toronto Community Housing buildings will see renewal through TAF's TowerWise energy efficiency retrofit program. Through equipment upgrades, energy and water use will be reduced, saving operating costs while increasing comfort and indoor air quality for residents.

Toronto Financial District: It’s Time to Embrace Active Transportation

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Lab results are in! Top recommendations for Ontario’s climate strategy

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Closing the loop – local geothermal heat pump performance

8/2015 - Homes and businesses in the Greater Toronto Area are experiencing deep energy savings by harvesting ground heat with geothermal heat pump (AKA geoexchange) systems. With energy savings of 30-70% and 20-95% for space heating and cooling respectively, it is no wonder this emerging technology is experiencing increased interest across Canada.