July 2019. Government of Ontario. Comments on the Independent Electricity System Operator’s draft Integrated Regional Resource Plan Recommendations for Toronto Region.
Issue: Energy Efficiency and Conservation
TAF Comments, HousingTO Action Plan, stakeholder consultations
July 2019. City of Toronto. Energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and adaptation offer significant opportunities to improve housing affordability while addressing other City of Toronto priorities around climate change, public health, and resilience. As such, these elements should be fully embedded in the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan, in alignment with the TransformTO climate plan and targets […]
Joint Comment: Phase 1, Post-2020 DSM Framework
June 2019. Government of Ontario. Joint comment on Phase 1 of the Ontario Energy Board’s Post-2020 DSM Framework Consultation. Comment made jointly by TAF, Canada Green Building Council, the City of Toronto and Efficiency Canada.
Smart Thermostats: Technology Assessment and Field Test Findings in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
March 2019. City of Toronto. Smart Thermostats: Technology Assessment and Field Test Findings in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings examines lessons learned from the installation of in-suite smart thermostats in four 1970s-built multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) in Toronto. Smart thermostats are an opportunity waiting to happen for big apartment and condominium complexes across Ontario. They’ve taken off […]
TAF comments on Energy Efficient Heating and Ventilation Products (2018)
December 2018. Government of Canada. TAF and Efficiency Canada would like to thank Natural Resources Canada for the opportunity to provide input on the proposed amendments to update the Energy Efficiency Regulations. Minimum energy performance standards are one of the most cost-effective tools the Government can use to support significant carbon emissions reductions. These energy efficiency […]
TAF & Efficiency Canada comments on Energy Efficient Fenestration Products – a Unified Strategy across Canada
November 2018. Government of Canada. The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) and Efficiency Canada provided joint comments on the Natural Resources Canada’s proposed regulatory strategy for energy efficient fenestration products across Canada. In order to achieve the long-term aspirational goals for window efficiency, the government must create the long-term policy certainty that will enable investment in the […]
TAF comments on a Made-in-Ontario Climate Plan
November 2018. Government of Ontario. The Ontario government had an open consultation period for their new climate change plan, which closed on November 16, 2018. Here are TAF’s comments on Ontario’s new climate plan to the Ministry of Environment, Parks, and Conservation – submitted by Bryan Purcell, Director of Policy & Programs. The views expressed […]
Gas Absorption Heat Pumps: Technology Assessment and Field Test Findings
October 2018. City of Toronto. Gas Absorption Heat Pumps Reduce Emissions from Natural Gas by 20 – 50 per cent With gas absorption heat pumps (GAHP) emerging as an important emissions reduction option for the large share of Ontario buildings that use natural gas for space and water heating, this case study tracks the cost […]
Robert Cooke Co-op Case Study: A TowerWise Retrofit Project
July 2018. City of Toronto. Energy Efficiency Retrofit Saves $93,000, Exceeds Efficiency Targets by 169 per cent Using an innovative financing instrument called the Energy Savings Performance Agreement (ESPATM), TAF helped the Robert Cooke Co-operative in Toronto reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 30 per cent and its annual utility costs 20 per cent, delivering $93,000 […]
TowerWise Pre-and Post-Retrofit Survey Analysis
July 2018. TAF and building owners have undertaken energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) improvements in seven multi-unit residential buildings. The IEQ monitoring program focused on evaluating resident comfort and satisfaction. This report compares resident responses from pre-and-post retrofit surveys.
