News

Future-proofing new homes with Conservation and Demand Management

2/2024 - As Ontario targets the construction of 1.5 million homes over the next ten years, there is a one-time opportunity to make these homes as efficient as possible.

Big Budget Gap Has Toronto Falling Short on 2040 Climate Targets

2/2024 - THE ENERGY MIX - Vice President of Policy and Programs Bryan Purcell's blog about Toronto climate priorities every mayoral candidate should get behind is referenced in relation to getting the city back in line with TransformTO targets.

Performance gap reality check: Why aren’t buildings operating the way they were designed to?

2/2024 - Over the last decade, TAF and others have identified considerable gaps between what building policies are designed to achieve and real-world building performance. Bryan Purcell explores what we need to make theory meet practice.

PCs to extend life of Pickering nuclear plant; still heavily tied to natural gas

2/2024 - THE POINTER - Director of Clean Energy Aakash Harpalani comments on continuing reliance on fossil gas and incentivizing provinces to decarbonize their energy systems with clean electricity regulations.

Ontario switches gears, plans to increase renewable energy production by 2035; transition still too slow

1/2024 - THE POINTER - Vice President of Policy and Programs Bryan Purcell remarks renewable energy is one of the most cost-effective and cleanest ways to meet growing energy demands in the province.

Ontario municipalities’ veto powers granted by Ford are complicating efforts to avert electricity shortages

1/2024 - THE GLOBE AND MAIL - Director of Clean Energy Aakash Harpalani comments on municipal participation in approving energy projects.

TAF Newsletter: January 2024

1/2024 - Our first newsletter of 2024 includes our recommendations on the federal budget, a call for cities to voice their support for clean electricity policy, a qualified program design RFP, and free courses to develop your low-carbon building skills.

A tribute to Martin Willschick

1/2024 - CEO Julia Langer pays tribute to Martin Willschick, who led the Capital Markets team of the City of Toronto’s Corporate Finance division until his retirement, was a stalwart TAF champion.

Climate and health organizations welcome new federal electric vehicle standards

12/2023 - TAF and health advocates welcome Canada’s new Electric Vehicle (EV) Availability Standard, announced today by Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault.

Request for Proposals

12/2023 - TAF is seeking a qualified consultant to help design a turnkey local solar and storage program in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

The Atmospheric Fund applauds the Town of Halton Hills’ clean energy leadership

12/2023 - Bryan Purcell, VP Policy and Programs, The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) made the following statement in response to the Town of Halton Hills’ rejection of a gas plant expansion.

TAF Newsletter: December 2023

12/2023 - Our last newsletter of 2023 includes an urgent call to action for Halton Hills, perspectives on creating community wealth through retrofits, a webinar on the GTHA carbon emissions inventory, dates for 2024 grants, and more.