building retrofits

Three things no one is telling you about the business case for retrofits

10/2020 - Open up your spreadsheets, it’s time for some fun with business case analysis...

Deep Retrofit Diary: Construction re-starts

6/2020 - The new normal of spending more time at home underscores the importance of this deep retrofit project for the families who live there.

Investing in retrofits is no longer an “if” – here’s the “how”

4/2020 - A "one-stop shop" approach can get retrofit projects off the ground fast.

Deep Retrofit Diary: Building a Green Workforce

2/2020 - TAF’s first deep retrofit is possible through partnership with Building Up.

Deep Retrofit Diary: Installation Underway

12/2019 - TAF’s first deep retrofit is underway.

Deep Retrofit Diary: Construction Begins

11/2019 - TAF’s first deep retrofit is underway.

Strategy for School Boards to Save Energy and Money

9/2019 - Students, parents of students, friends of students, take note: school boards can be an important actor in mitigating climate damage.

Grant Opportunity for Energy Assessments

8/2019 - Building owners with fewer than 500 employees can access funding for energy assessments. But hurry; the application window closes at the end of September.

Groundbreaking research shows how retrofits can improve the indoor environment

6/2019 - TAF recently completed a comprehensive study linking energy efficiency retrofits to improved indoor environmental quality.

Removing the upfront cost of retrofits

5/2019 - TAF and Efficiency Capital are making it easy for building owners to improve a building's energy efficiency without spending any money upfront.

Smart Thermostat Retrofits Improve Comfort and Reduce Emissions

3/2019 - New TAF research estimates smart thermostat retrofits in multi-unit residential buildings can provide 8.8-11.8 per cent energy savings while also providing tenants with comfort and control.

Heat Pumps Reduce Energy Consumption up to 32% in Retrofits

2/2019 - Guest blog by Erik Janssen, Analyst, at Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)