Bryan Purcell
VP, Policy and Programs
As TAF’s Vice-President of Policy and Programs, Bryan’s work focuses on accelerating decarbonization of the built environment through the development of innovative policies, programs, and business solutions.
Bryan has been instrumental in designing and testing innovative financing options for energy efficiency in buildings. Notable examples include TAF’s Green Condo Loan for new construction, and the non-debt Energy Savings Performance Agreement through which TAF has financed major retrofits in 20+ buildings housing over 2500 households. Many of these buildings serve as living labs to advance understanding of the impact of retrofits on carbon emissions, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort.
Bryan has also been a key contributor to the development of the Toronto Green Standard and Zero Emissions Buildings Framework.
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The right metric for Toronto’s BEPS
Toronto adopts its first carbon budget
Leadership is needed to follow the data and deliver widely available climate solutions
Local incentives would get developers on board to build better
Performance gap reality check: Why aren’t buildings operating the way they were designed to?
How not to be discouraged by this year’s carbon emissions inventory
The Atmospheric Fund congratulates City of Toronto on innovative revenue tools to fight climate change
Toronto climate priorities every mayoral candidate should get behind
The progress and pitfalls of decarbonizing a megaregion
Ontario’s next gas plant scandal
How Ontario’s proposed clean energy program will actually increase carbon
Climate and affordability depend on these essential building code updates
Toronto sets ambitious net zero target by 2040
IESO study on gas phaseout misses the point
Four ways the federal budget should boost the retrofit market
On the path to recovery: how to “lock in” climate solutions
TAF’s review of Toronto’s climate emergency declaration
Why is Toronto considering eliminating fuel efficiency standards instead of strengthening them?
Ontario Conservation Cuts: Penny wise, Pound Foolish
Lowdown on the New Federal Carbon Pricing System
How does your city measure up? The first regional emissions inventory is out in the GTHA
TransformTO Steps: Toronto moves towards Zero Emissions Buildings
Left in the dark: Ontario municipalities need energy data for meaningful climate action
3 reasons Toronto’s new waste plan is leading edge
Will Uber debate compromise Toronto’s environmental standards?
Energy Benchmarking & Reporting: TAF presents to Ontario Standing Committee
New GHG report shows bold action is needed to meet Toronto’s targets
Closing the loop – local geothermal heat pump performance
Coming to large buildings near you: landmark energy reporting policy
Pumping energy savings – global heat pump performance review
Indoor environmental quality: the next frontier in building monitoring
New Toronto bylaw will reveal energy price tags in buildings
