September 2023. Government of Ontario. Unlocking the substantial potential of demand-side measures can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce the need for infrastructure upgrades, and help ensure the responsible and prudent use of ratepayer and taxpayer dollars. This submission lays out four main principles that should underpin all future electricity and natural gas demand-side policy […]
Issue: Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Housing Accelerator Fund – Ideas and Resources for Municipalities
Ideas and resources for municipalities to integrate low carbon strategies into affordable housing The Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) is a $4 billion federal funding program for Canadian municipalities and Indigenous governments, with applications due in the summer of 2023. The primary purpose of the HAF is to create more supply of housing at a faster pace, and […]
2023 Federal Budget Recommendations
February 2023. Government of Canada. TAF submitted recommendations urging the federal government to investment in three key areas with potential for dramatic reduction in carbon emissions: That the government allocate at least $2 billion over four years to implement a widely available incentive framework for heat pumps. That the government recapitalize the Smart Renewables and […]
Scenarios for a Net-Zero Electricity System in Ontario
November 2022. Government of Ontario. Scenarios for a Net-Zero Electricity System in Ontario, commissioned from Power Advisory, demonstrates that Ontario can meet its rising electricity demands with reliable, affordable energy solutions that are aligned with the global transition to net-zero carbon emissions. The report compares multiple paths for Ontario to produce a net-zero grid by […]
Comments on framework for Clean Electricity Regulation
August 2022. Government of Canada. TAF submitted this letter strongly supporting the Clean Electricity Regulation and the key design features outlined in the framework. We applaud the government for the rapid regulatory development process to date and the goal of publishing a draft regulation this year. To ensure success of the regulation, our four key […]
Lessons from a Heat Pump Retrofit at CityHousing Hamilton
May 2022. Government of Ontario. TAF collaborated with CityHousing Hamilton to plan and implement a pilot project at a three-storey multi-family residential building with 40 units. We installed a heat recovery, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) air source heat pump (ASHP) system in three suites to test the performance of the technology under real-world conditions and […]
2021 Federal Building Policy Recommendations
November 2021. Government of Canada. TAF congratulated the Federal Government on a successful election campaign and submitted recommendations to support the government in advancing Canada’s climate goals, particularly related to the building sector.
Comments on proposed Halton Hills Green Development Standard
June 2021. Town of Halton Hills. TAF strongly supports the adoption of the Halton Hills Green Standards which will put Halton Hills on the pathway to a healthy, net-zero future. TAF recommends that the standards should require all new buildings to be energy efficient and low-carbon, and should be updated regularly to ensure that all […]
Submission on Supporting Recovery and Competitiveness Act (Bill 276)
May 2021. Government of Ontario. TAF submitted this letter to Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) responding to Bill 276 which proposes repealing sections of the Electricity Act, 1998 and the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 and sections of the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 200. TAF does not recommend moving forward with the proposed changes.
Submission on 2021 Pre-Budget Consultation
August 2021. Government of Canada. TAF submitted four recommendations to the federal government as part of the 2021 Pre-Budget Consultation. These recommendations include $2 billion over five years to support deep retrofits that maximize carbon reduction and community benefits.
