There’s no single path to vibrant, low carbon cities. They take shape through deliberate efforts: better policies and practical solutions that improve everyday life. This month, we’ve got a climate and affordability lens on municipal elections; more pathways to accelerate solar; a tool for tracking local council activity; financing green buildings; ideas for scaling data centres sustainably, and more.
Author: TAF
Toronto zoning changes offer low-cost relief for residents facing rising energy bills
TAF comments on proposed Toronto zoning bylaw amendments that make it easier and more affordable for residents and businesses to adopt low‑carbon technologies.
TAF Newsletter: June 2026
In this edition, we jump into the practical, on‑the‑ground work powering the clean energy transition — a growing retrofit industry, progress on building standards, leveraging tax incentives, municipal readiness for future electricity projects, and a standout green building partnership in Newmarket.
What cities need to know about Canada’s new electricity strategy
Bryan Purcell, VP Policy and Programs, responds to the federal government announcement: Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy.
TAF Newsletter: May 2026
Inside this edition: A fresh take on urban mobility, how to get on the record defending green development standards, a free offer to help building owners get EV-ready, a new opportunity at TAF, and more.
Roofs wanted! Inside Toronto’s push to supercharge rooftop solar
TORONTO STAR – Toronto has massive, untapped rooftop solar potential. Chris Caners, Director of Clean Electrification at TAF, discusses the Home Solar Accelerator, an education-first coaching program helping homeowners install solar.
Ford’s latest bill collides with cities’ efforts to phase out gas in buildings
CANADA’S NATIONAL OBSERVER – Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, explains the impacts of Bill 98 on municipalities’ planning authority, impacting everything from sustainability and the environment, including reducing reliance on polluting fossil fuels in new housing.
GTHA Homeowners Get Free Expert Guidance on Rooftop Solar
THE ENERGY MIX – TAF’s Home Solar Accelerator program aims to help at least 1,000 GTHA homeowners install rooftop solar panels over the next four years. Hear from Chris Caners, Director of Clean Electrification, and Julie Leach, Senior Communications Manager, about why TAF launched the program.
Green roofs and charging stations: what Ontario wants to ban in cities
RADIO-CANADA – Evan Wiseman, Senior Climate Policy Manager, explains Bill 98 will result in more construction using gas and higher bills for Ontarians, and will not fundamentally change the way things are built in the province.
Could this be the end of green building standards in Ontario — again?
THE CANADIAN PRESS – Bill 98 “strip cities of a tool to design their communities” based on local needs, said Evan Wiseman, Senior Climate Policy Manager, in an interview with Jordan Omstead. “These changes will improve the profit margins for developers, but our communities will suffer.”
