Introducing a new financial planning tool for condos 4/2025 - TAF has developed an exciting new tool for condo buildings to improve financial planning for building upgrades: Enhanced Reserve Fund Studies.
Leading developers are proving what’s possible in green buildings4/2025 - The Toronto Green Standard has motivated leading developers to push the envelope and innovate with efficient, creative new buildings.
The right metric for Toronto’s BEPS3/2025 - 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.
Deep Retrofit Diary: Innovative technologies increase productivity3/2025 - By integrating innovative technologies into an ambitious retrofit project, we minimized construction time and allowed residents to remain in their homes. Get the latest updates in our Retrofit Diary.
Financing opportunities for building retrofits are growing3/2025 - 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.
We thrive in better buildings – how a new bylaw could transform retrofits in the GTHA1/2025 - The City of Toronto is introducing Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPS) to tackle building-related carbon emissions.
Lowering emissions, raising up equity – perspectives on Toronto’s building policy1/2025 - Toronto's emerging BEPS policy needs to be well-designed and informed by representative stakeholders and rightsholders regarding equity impacts.
TAF congratulates Province of Ontario for committing to invest $10.9 billion in electricity conservation and demand-side management1/2025 - Aakash Harpalani, Director of Clean Energy, comments on Ontario’s 2025-2028 Incentives Framework.
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.
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.
How Ontario’s new energy plans can tackle surging electricity emissions11/2024 - Laura McLoskey, Climate Policy Coordinator, weighs in on various stakeholder consultations about Ontario's energy future.
Demand for prefabricated overcladding is here, supply is catching up11/2024 - How can we make building retrofits faster, easier, and less expensive? Keith Burrows, Director, Low-Carbon Buildings, takes us on a journey of insulation that goes on the outside of an existing building.