…health benefits of strong climate action, with the goal of increasing public support for such action. Over a decade ago, the World Health Organization identified climate change as “the defining…
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Cities can’t lead from behind: TAF reviews Ontario climate plan
…collaborate and engage senior levels of government. Like their counterparts all around the world, Ontario cities have been at the forefront of developing and implementing low-carbon solutions, and made remarkable…
Hamilton’s business community is turning industrial waste heat to energy
…CEO of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, emphasizes that “Hamilton’s industrial sector already exhibits world-leading manufacturing processes. Through identifying additional ways to optimize the use of waste heat, we can…
Daily Hive: Toronto has reduced its carbon emissions by 33% since 1990: report
…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….
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…
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…
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….