building emissions performance standards

How ready for heat pumps is Toronto Hydro?

6/2025 - A TAF interview with Toronto Hydro's Julia McNally, Director of Climate Action at Toronto Hydro, on how the utility is preparing for BEPS.

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The right metric for Toronto’s BEPS

3/2025 - For Toronto’s Building Emissions Performance Standards bylaw to succeed, getting the metric right is an important consideration for building owners. We’ve made our recommendation on the best choice for Toronto.

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Financing opportunities for building retrofits are growing

3/2025 - There are many reasons to retrofit your building, including enhanced returns and regulatory compliance, such as for Toronto’s upcoming Building Emissions Performance Standards, but access to financing is a common barrier. We’ve compiled advice from these experts to help you navigate what’s best for your project.

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We thrive in better buildings – how a new bylaw could transform retrofits in the GTHA

1/2025 - The City of Toronto is introducing Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPS) to tackle building-related carbon emissions.

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Lowering emissions, raising up equity – perspectives on Toronto’s building policy

1/2025 - Toronto's emerging BEPS policy needs to be well-designed and informed by representative stakeholders and rightsholders regarding equity impacts.

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What building types will be included in Toronto’s building emissions performance standards?

12/2024 - One of the most important questions in designing a BEPS is which types and sizes of buildings should be included.

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Commercial real estate has everything to gain from building emissions performance standards

12/2024 - The commercial real estate sector should be excited about Toronto moving forward with its Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPS) policy.