…since 1990, surpassing the city’s 2020 target ahead of schedule. “When compared to similar cities around the world, this progress highlights Toronto’s climate leadership,” said Julie Leach, TAF’s communications manager….
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No-cost carbon reductions
…It costs money to perform an energy retrofit. But that’s not the right way to look at the situation. Let me explain. I’ll use a real-world example of a recent…
Carbonstones
There is a long-established practice in the corporate world where a financial deal is publicized by companies with something called a “tombstone” – so named because its rectangular shape is…
Beyond the commute: Three ways that the King Street Pilot creates more liveable communities
…Here are the top three ways the King Street Pilot contributes to a more liveable downtown. 1. Improved public health: Did you know that transit users walk 19 minutes a…
TransformTO Steps: Toronto moves towards Zero Emissions Buildings
…on best practices from around the world, the framework is based on a set of three performance targets, outlined below: Thermal Energy Demand Intensity targets ensure buildings have better envelopes…
Remembering Tony O’Donohue
…the world should reduce its CO2 emissions by 20% below the 1988 level. Tony told me he would get that that target adopted by Toronto City council, and he did….
Evan Wiseman
…of the world of politics, Evan has worked for the Ontario Centres of Excellence supporting its innovation agenda, and as a researcher at the University of Toronto. Evan holds a…
Fugitive methane emissions in Ontario are double the reported rate
…in the real world? We need to get off natural gas now Combustion of natural gas makes up 45% of all GHG emissions in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area…
Seven heat pumps perfect for Ontario homes
Heat pumps, the unsung hero of the energy world, are mechanical devices that can harvest renewable thermal energy for space heating and cooling. They’ve been identified globally as a key…
Deep Retrofit Diary: Construction Begins
…heat pump townhouses is an interesting real-world example of the notorious “rebound effect” — the increase in energy consumption that is sometimes seen with the introduction of high-efficiency equipment. Communication…
Lessons from a Heat Pump Retrofit at CityHousing Hamilton
…recovery, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) air source heat pump (ASHP) system in three suites to test the performance of the technology under real-world conditions and to provide best practice recommendations….
YWCA Hamilton raises the bar to build amazing affordable housing
…building design in addressing resilience? The importance of good indoor air quality came to the forefront during the pandemic. The World Health Organization and ventilation bodies across the globe advised…