…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…
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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…
Lessons from a heat pump retrofit at Walpole Ave: A case study
January 2021. City of Toronto. To demonstrate the viability of retrofits focused on electric heat pumps, TAF installed and monitored eight cold climate air-source heat pumps (CC-ASHPs) at 66 Walpole…
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
…in the 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…
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…
Picture2050: Today’s photos can show us our future city
…trains, streetcars, and people installing solar panels, but there’s more to the kind of city we want. Activities such as neighbourhood parties and community poetry nights, and low-carbon and socially…
Business Insider: ecobee donates over 700 thermostats to Toronto Community Housing to improve sustainability and resident comfort
…Toronto and Hamilton area. The newly installed smart thermostats make intelligent heating and cooling decisions to reduce energy waste and offer real-time insights to identify other opportunities for future improvements….
Lack of low-carbon commitments: Assessing the climate impact of Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Plan
…began providing incentives up to $5,800 for Ontario homeowners in electrically heated homes to install air source heat pumps. Furthermore, in December 2017, the Green Ontario Fund announced matching incentives…
Harvesting Heat with Heat Pumps: Retrofit Guide for Ontario’s Electrically-Heated Multi-Family Buildings
…per suite, and a range of 40 to 75 per cent of total electricity costs, for residential buildings that install air-source heat pumps to supplement conventional electric heating. Once a…