Germany, Italy, and Japan ranked the top countries in the world when it comes to using energy efficiently. And Canada? We’re middle of the pack, an un-inspiring tenth. Countries like…
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The Urban Anthropocene: An AGO Podcast with TAF CEO Julia Langer
Over half of the world’s population lives in a city. How do our urban environments contribute to the rapidly changing climate? In conjunction with the AGO’s special exhibit “Anthropocene,” the…
Governments are finally calling climate change what it is: an emergency
…health, have urged policymakers to find solutions, and fast. New research and the growing global movement have caused governments to pay closer attention to climate change. Around the world, including…
Performance gap reality check: Why aren’t buildings operating the way they were designed to?
…real-world performance. In principle, getting new buildings to use less energy and emit less carbon shouldn’t be complicated. We know what to do. The technology is proven and ready for…
Green building summit pushes the envelope on net-zero carbon buildings
…goals, and the good news is that green building projects are on the rise worldwide – including Canada. To reach these targets in time, however, we need to do more…
Pilot program seeks to test the impact of managed EV charging on electricity grid
…charging in balancing EV needs with utility planning to provide safe and affordable energy. “As EV adoption continues to increase across the world, so does grid demand. In order to…
Toronto Climate Summit signals global climate hope
…how the province can enable cities to tackle climate change. Toronto, which has achieved ground-breaking carbon reductions that at one time were considered impossible, is an auspicious location for the…
New TAF research shows big potential for heat pumps – even in cold climates
Ontario winters may be icy, but The Atmospheric Fund’s latest research on heat pumps reveals exciting carbon reduction potential, even when outdoor temperatures reach -25 Celsius. The Pumping Energy Savings report…
Carbon Emissions Inventory in the GTHA
Latest data reveals 5.2% increase block-editor none Where are the emissions coming from? [caption id="attachment_14331" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Carbon emissions by sector in 2018[/caption] Buildings and transportation continue to be the…
New report makes the pitch for mid-rise
A couple of weeks ago we wrote about TAF’s latest research report, Low Carbon Policy Options, highlighting key opportunities to accelerate carbon reduction through policy reform. The report identifies location-efficient…
Money on the table: Why investors miss out on the energy efficiency market
…literature from a wide range of international bodies such as a the World Bank. To round out the picture, we took a closer look at case studies that highlight successful…
Empowering investors: Exploring paths to scale distributed energy resources
Distributed energy resource (DER) technologies are fast-tracking around the world and have the power to transform Ontario’s electricity grid. We know that scaling DERs will add tremendous financial value for…