renewable energy

Virtual net-metering is a win for industry. It could be a win for everyone

8/2025 - Ontario's latest Corporate Power Purchase Agreement is a good step towards a more modern and responsive electricity system, writes Taric Somani, Clean Electrification Junior Analyst, but expanding it to other customers and clean technologies would spread the benefits further.

Making rooftop solar work for Ontarians: strengthening the Home Renovation Savings program

5/2025 - Laura McCloskey, Climate Policy Coordinator, explains why allowing net-metering for all rebated solar programs can maximize the potential and impact of Ontario's new Home Renovation Savings Program.

This red tape is blocking climate action

4/2025 - Evan Wiseman, Climate Policy Senior Manager, recommends how regulators can unlock significant job growth and efficiency by removing barriers to clean energy technologies.

Ontario shouldn’t backtrack on its commitment to non-emitting electricity

9/2024 - With affordable options available, Ontario can meet growing electricity demand without ramping up fossil fuels. TAF urges the government to priortize clean, renewable energy, ensuring Ontario's energy strategy remains aligned with its climate commitments.

Large buildings are using less energy. Why are their emissions going up?

5/2024 - Research and Innovation Analyst, Patrick Ronan, dives into what the latest Ontario’s Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB) is showing and why we are missing a key opportunity to advance the decarbonization of the building sector.

Ivey Foundation models leadership in environmental grantmaking and impact investing

4/2024 - CEO Julia Langer reflects on TAF’s long relationship with the Ivey Foundation and their leadership and legacy in responsible investing.

Calling on cities to protect a clean electricity future

3/2024 - On February 16, the federal government released a discussion paper, proposing several changes to the CER. While some of these would provide helpful flexibility in the regulation, altogether they would represent a significant undermining of the policy. Municipalities have a powerful influence and can support the CER in three ways.

Climate and quality of life in Canada’s budget 2023

1/2023 - The opportunity for Canada to support vibrant, low-carbon cities is upon us with budget season underway. TAF's 2023 federal budget recommendations emphasize key investments in heat pumps, EV charging in multi-family buildings, and distributed energy resources.

Will Ontario’s net-zero electricity grid cost $400 billion?

12/2022 - Decarbonization isn’t a barrier to affordability – it’s the key to an economical, reliable electricity grid. TAF provides analysis of the IESO's Pathways to Decarbonization study.

Ontario’s once-in-a generation opportunity to modernize and decarbonize our electricity grid

11/2022 - Since exploring how decarbonizing the grid would impact various communities, TAF commissioned a new report showing the most affordable way to meet rising electricity demand is through a mix of energy efficiency, solar, wind and storage.

It’s now or never for clean electricity in Canada

8/2022 - Electricity is the fourth largest source of emissions in Canada, and the electricity demand is growing as we electrify buildings and transportation. The Clean Electricity Regulation is key to making Canada’s electricity supply net-zero by 2035. The federal government recently requested input from stakeholders on a proposed frame of one of Canada’s most critical climate policies, the Clean Electricity Regulation.

Five myths about ethanol and renewable fuels

5/2018 - As Ontario's transportation emissions continue to rise, increased use of ethanol and other renewable fuels can be an important step in the transition to a low-carbon transportation system. Read our myth-busting blog to clear up common misconceptions and find out about some key environmental benefits of ethanol.