…development and implementation of locally-relevant initiatives. For instance, Vancouver is expanding its Landfill Gas Recovery project; San Francisco has committed to mandatory retrofitting of buildings at time of sale; and…
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TransformTO
…City-owned facilities will be near zero carbon emissions by 2026 24 megawatt installed capacity of renewable energy on City property by 2020 45 per cent of City-owned fleet will be low-carbon vehicles…
Ontario kick-starts climate action with $325M down payment
…battery capacities, and new charging stations. A $20 million fund will support installation of fast-charging public EV charging stations to support city-to-city and in-city EV travel across the province. Social…
ABCs of counting GHGs: Will EVs impact our emissions?
In the first installment of our GHG quantification series, ABCs of Counting GHGs, we looked at different scenarios of mandating net zero buildings. Now we’ll take a look at how…
How your driving habits affect vehicle emissions
…that small changes in driving styles or habits can make a large difference. For instance, for every 10 km/h you go over 100, your fuel efficiency drops by 10%. Driving…
Ontario climate action plan: follow the carbon
…and availability of lower carbon fuels, providing incentives for electric vehicles (EVs), installing more EV charging stations, investing in GO Regional Express Rail and active transportation infrastructure Buildings – Bolder…
Canada ranks tenth of 23 countries in energy efficiency
…Analysis was based on policy and performance. For instance, they assessed presence/absence of efficiency policies such as national targets for energy efficiency, building and appliance labeling, and fuel economy standards…
ABCs of GHGs: Are we underestimating the impact of electricity conservation?
…during peak demand); Shifting use of appliances such as vacuums, washing machines, and dishwashers to off peak times; Installing solar PV panels; and Using programmable thermostats to reduce air conditioning…
Resilience in 2050: An interview with futurist Sanjay Khanna
…the transportation sector. In some instances, emissions can be decreased significantly without much political will. But generally it’s difficult to make big changes without citizen engagement because that’s what influences…
FleetCarma FleetWise EV300 Project Report
…Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. By installing a data logger in conventional fleet vehicles, FleetCarma monitored driving patterns and performance. The data was used to establish a baseline for the…
TowerWise: TAF launches new phase of energy retrofit program
…substantial reductions will require measures that will include: Installing heat pumps; Improving the building envelope (reduce air leakage) Utilizing solar thermal (for domestic hot water) and renewable solar energy; Modifying…
After the Big Move: Metrolinx maps the future of regional transportation
…High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, parking charges, and carpooling. This is a great start, but more ambition is needed. For instance, the HOV plans should also include the option of mobility…