Publications

Guide to Measurement and Verification of Heat Pump Retrofits

Space heating represents the largest energy end use in Ontario multifamily buildings at 54.6% Heat pumps can offer significant energy…

Comments on framework for Clean Electricity Regulation

TAF submitted this letter strongly supporting the Clean Electricity Regulation and the key design features outlined in the framework. We…

Lessons from a Heat Pump Retrofit at CityHousing Hamilton

TAF collaborated with CityHousing Hamilton to plan and implement a pilot project at a three-storey multi-family residential building with 40…

Fugitive Methane – New Guidelines

Greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas combustion is responsible for 40% (20 megatonnes) of the carbon emissions in the Greater…

Submission on Sustainable New Communities Program for Brampton

TAF submitted this letter in support of City of Brampton’s Sustainable New Communities Program. We strongly recommend Council implement these…

Submission on Green Development and Environmental Design Guidelines for Ajax

TAF submitted this letter in support of Ajax’s proposed Green Development and Environmental Design Guidelines (GDEDG). We strongly recommend Council…

Comments on the Ontario Building Code updates

Given that the Ontario Building Code (OBC) is only updated every five to seven years, TAF urges strengthening the code…

Comments on OEB’s Optional Enhanced Time of Use (TOU) Rate

TAF supports the OEB’s proposed structure involving low overnight rates and higher on-peak rates. The proposed rate changes will be…

2022 Federal Budget Recommendations

TAF submitted recommendations urging the federal government to investment in areas with potential for dramatic reduction in carbon emissions, helping…

Comments on the City of Toronto 2022 Budget

TAF submitted this letter to the Budget Committee regarding the City of Toronto’s 2022 budget, to prioritize funding toward Climate…

2019-2020 Carbon Emissions Inventory for the GTHA

The regional carbon emissions inventory for the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area includes two years of data (2019 and 2020) and…

Submission on TransformTO Net Zero Strategy

TAF outlines key components on the TransformTO Net Zero Strategy and provides our take on how it needs to be…