…(AKA geothermal) have the highest operating efficiency but also the highest installation costs. Mini Split Heat Pumps, a form of air source heat pumps, were recognized as one of the…
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Groundbreaking research shows how retrofits can improve the indoor environment
…across the seven buildings, typical of the Toronto multi-unit residential building stock. TAF ACTION: Installed right-sized condensing boilers and introduced smart thermostats to provide suite-level control. IEQ IMPROVEMENT: 54 per…
Heat Pumps Reduce Energy Consumption up to 32% in Retrofits
…We speculate that the difference can be partly explained by the much poorer efficiency and installation quality of the window shakers but a definitive answer will need to come from…
Burlington to offer interest-free loans to 20 residents for heat pumps
BURLINGTON TODAY – TAF’s Amanda Burns provides a deputation at Burlington Council, supporting interest-free loans to install an air-source heat pump. classic-editor…
How demand-side management investments deliver a reliable, low-carbon grid
…we’ve been hearing about for ages, like turning off lights and air-drying clothes, the big, longer-lasting energy efficiency gains come from measures like installing LED light bulbs, upgrading building envelopes,…
Climate solutions worth copying
…in a 15-year project with BerQ to install and operate new refining equipment. Not only will this investment reduce carbon emissions by displacing fossil fuels, it will demonstrate the business…
Smoothing the potholes and making strides with energy retrofits
…installed and the project completed. If the building owner is unhappy with the retrofit’s performance, there is no recourse. But with the ESPA, it’s a long term relationship. With TAF’s…
Breaking ground on gas absorption heat pumps
…TowerWise Retrofit Project with Toronto Community Housing, we’re now installing two air source GAHPs that will provide domestic hot water to nearly 400 households. Gas absorption heat pumps are very…
Toronto’s push to reduce chemical pollution from local businesses
…towards developing sector specific programs. The experience of several pilot participants highlights the potential that P2 initiatives can have. For example: Installation of state of the art equipment in a…
Green building summit pushes the envelope on net-zero carbon buildings
…include demonstrating a zero carbon balance, maximizing energy efficiency and driving down thermal energy demand, installing onsite renewable energy, and using low-carbon materials. Zero Carbon Building – Design certification targets…
Energy efficiency 101: Why do an energy retrofit?
…aren’t just good for your building’s bottom line; they also deliver non-financial benefits such as improved resident comfort, indoor air quality, and pride of ownership. Installing a control system where…
ZeroHouse: A made-in-Toronto net zero housing solution
…walls, and roof panels with pre-installed windows and doors. It only took another six days to install prefabricated stairs, interior wood wall paneling, roofing, exterior metal panels, and kitchen cabinetry….