TAF launches pilot project to expand EV charging in apartment and condo buildings.
The Atmospheric Fund launches EV-ready pilot in multi-family buildings
Author: TAF
Doug Ford’s new housing law leaves Toronto’s ‘green standard’ untouched — but will cost the city’s taxpayers plenty, says staff
TORONTO STAR – VP of Policy and Programs, Bryan Purcell, welcomes the City of Toronto’s opinion that Bill 17 does not impact green standards, and warns about confusion and contradictory interpretations moving forward.
Ford government bulldozes green building standards with new legislation
CANADA’S NATIONAL OBSERVER – Bill 17 severely undermine cities’ ability to regulate development, leading to higher emissions and less climate-resilient buildings, explains Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs.
Ford government moves to override cities on green building standards
CANADA’S NATIONAL OBSERVER – “Municipalities have a legislated responsibility to protect public health and environmental wellbeing,” said Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs. “Restricting their ability to exercise those duties will not protect Ontario or build housing faster. ”
Ontario Legislation Could Override Local Green Standards, Stall Climate Progress
THE ENERGY MIX – Could Bill 17 set back green building in the province, and undermine city-led climate policies? Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, comments.
Ontario needs a green workforce to power shift from natural gas
THE POINTER – Aakash Harpalani, Director of Clean Energy, points to energy efficiency, demand flexibility, rooftop solar and battery, plus more, to help Ontario reduce its reliance on natural gas.
TAF statement on the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act
Read TAF’s statement on Bill 17, the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, which risks limiting green standards.
VIEWPOINT: Extreme heat bylaws: Perspectives from a building retrofit manager
SABMAG – Sustainable Architecture and Building Magazine featured our recommendations on extreme heat bylaws in its Spring issue.
The Atmospheric Fund invests in 7Gen to support fleet electrification
We made a $1,000,000 investment in Canadian company 7Gen to help electrify commercial vans and trucks, cutting 589,165 tonnes of carbon and improving air quality in the GTHA.
The Atmospheric Fund invests in PaceZero Capital Partners, an impact-focused private credit firm
The Atmospheric Fund announced today that it has invested in PaceZero Capital Partners’ Sustainable Credit Fund II.
