energy retrofits

Green building summit pushes the envelope on net-zero carbon buildings

6/2017 - TAF's Building Research Manager Ekaterina Tzekova recently attended the CaGBC's annual conference in Vancouver. Here are her key takeaways. This year’s conference focused on actionable solutions to climate change and included the unveiling of the new Zero Carbon Building standard.

TAF launches new Building Energy Efficiency Policy Calculator

5/2017 - Cities across Canada want to bring down carbon emissions from buildings. But what's the right policy mix to increase energy efficiency? The Building Energy Efficiency Policy Calculator (BEE-Cal for short) gives municipal planners a nifty tool for policy planning around energy efficiency.

Financing for energy efficiency retrofits a key Infrastructure Bank opportunity

3/2017 - The nascent Canadian Infrastructure Bank is a golden opportunity to invest in energy efficiency on a large scale. By scaling up retrofits and reducing energy waste across Canada, the CIB would yield a financial and environmental Return on Investment.

Seven heat pumps perfect for Ontario homes

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TransformTO Talks: Nurses speak up for carbon reduction and health

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What’s the renewal potential for tower sites in the GTA?

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Carbon reduction = good health

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New video for our TowerWise retrofit project

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Ontario kick-starts climate action with $325M down payment

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FCM CEO explains how municipalities are leading climate solutions