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New data reveals the extent of the region’s climate pollution
The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) has today published data that reveals the carbon emissions emitted in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). This data shows more needs to be done,…
Local incentives would get developers on board to build better
Communities across Canada and around the world are moving swiftly to set higher standards for buildings that serve multiple purposes: reducing energy use and carbon emissions, keeping residents safer in…
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…
Follow the leaders – de-carb your money
…including the Governor of the Bank of England and the President of the World Bank. Canadian pension funds and asset managers are considered world-class investors. But they are silent and…
Heat Pumps Reduce Energy Consumption up to 32% in Retrofits
…as a guest on TAF’s blog to share some results. Within this project, we determined the energy savings of real-world heat pump retrofits in an electrically heated rowhouse complex; but before getting to the findings, let’s start with the background. More energy-efficient systems are needed TAF estimated that electric baseboards are…
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classic-editor #00467F News highlights Latest News 2022 Carbon Emissions Inventory in the GTHA Carbon emissions in the GTHA increased 8% in 2022. The solutions are known, but they’re not happening…
Toronto Climate Summit signals global climate hope
Today – with climate experts, decision-makers, and indigenous leaders gathered in Toronto for day one of the two-day Climate Summit of the Americas – we mark a shift in global…
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…
Climate and quality of life in Canada’s budget 2023
…next decade. Investment in domestic manufacturing and jobs as well as cross-border support between provinces and international partners will also be essential. 3: Prioritize investment for electric vehicle infrastructure in…
2014 FT/IFC TRANSFORMATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The Toronto Atmospheric Fund received a special commendation in the inaugural FT/IFC Transformational Business Awards today. Set up by the London-based Financial Times and the International Finance Corporation, a member…
Investing in retrofits is no longer an “if” – here’s the “how”
…projects can’t meet. Also, conventional ROI does not calculate the full payback. The International Energy Agency estimates that up to 75% of the total value created are public benefits that are not monetizable for building owners. That’s why public…