Policy Development

Comments and recommendations on the role of natural gas in Ontario’s energy system and economy

1/2025 - Jan 2025. Government of Ontario. TAF made the following comments for the consultation on the role of natural gas in…

TAF congratulates Province of Ontario for committing to invest $10.9 billion in electricity conservation and demand-side management

1/2025 - Aakash Harpalani, Director of Clean Energy, comments on Ontario’s 2025-2028 Incentives Framework.

Getting the facts straight on green development standards

12/2024 - In the wake of a legal threat to the Toronto Green Standard, Evan Wiseman addresses several common misconceptions about the policy.

Statement from The Atmospheric Fund on Canada’s Clean Electricity Regulations

12/2024 - Bryan Purcell, VP Policy and Programs reacts to the federal Clean Electricity Regulation announcement.

How Ontario’s new energy plans can tackle surging electricity emissions

11/2024 - Laura McLoskey, Climate Policy Coordinator, weighs in on various stakeholder consultations about Ontario's energy future.

Retrofit Services Manager, Kaitlin Carroll discusses an upcoming heat pump installation with Toronto Community Housing residents. Photo by Nhan Ng Productions

Extreme heat bylaws: Perspectives from our retrofit services manager

10/2024 - Our latest retrofit diary from Kaitlin Carroll, Retrofit Services Manager, offers practical considerations and explores how thoughtful planning can ensure extreme heat bylaws benefit both building owners and tenants.

How Cities Can Reward Green Development

8/2024 - August 2024. City of Toronto. Dozens of municipalities in Ontario have green development standards in place to reduce carbon emissions…

2025 Pre-Budget Recommendations for the Government of Canada

8/2024 - August 2024. Government of Canada. TAF made the following recommendations for the 2025 federal pre-budget consultation: Recommendation 1: Invest $1…

Building Performance Standards

10/2023 - October 2023. Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Existing building performance standards (BPS) are a key policy tool used to improve…

Housing Accelerator Fund – Ideas and Resources for Municipalities

6/2023 - Ideas and resources for municipalities to integrate low carbon strategies into affordable housing The Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) is a $4 billion…

Environmental Registry Submission on Pathways to Decarbonization Study

5/2023 - May 2023. Government of Ontario. TAF submitted these comments to the IESO on their Pathways to Decarbonization (P2D) study. TAF…

Toronto climate priorities every mayoral candidate should get behind

5/2023 - Toronto’s next leader should put fast, effective climate action at the centre of the city’s cornerstone strategies for economic development, housing, transportation, health, and more. VP Bryan Purcell discusses three practical actions needed.