Policy
Practical climate policy analysis that governments can act on.
Independent research and analysis
Informed directly by Industry hearings
Shaped by field reporting
Non partisan climate advice
Services
Non-partisan advice, shaped by climate science and by what installers, manufacturers, and utilities are reporting from the field.
Strengthen the evidence base for proposed regulations or standards.
Policy Submission
Formal responses to government consultations—grounded in regional data, emissions modelling, and real-world implementation experience.
Policy Briefs & Research
Research
Concise, actionable briefs that translate complex climate policy into options decision-makers can use.
Strategic Advice
Advisory
Non-partisan guidance for governments navigating trade-offs between emissions reductions, affordability, and implementation.
Industry Listening & Convening
Convening
Structured engagement with installers, manufacturers, utilities, and practitioners to ground policy in field realities.
Evidence Translation
Translation
Turning pilot results and program data into clear policy options and regulatory recommendations.
Policy → Practice
Ontario Natural Gas Policy Statement
Red Tape Reduction for Low-Carbon Industries
Ontario Building Code: Strengthening province-wide building standards.
TransformTO: Municipal climate action.
Building emissions performance standards
Policy + Advocacy
EV Charging + Transportation
Embodied Carbon
Air Quality
How engagements work
Range from a quick policy scan to a multi-month submission process
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Impact
Providing feedback on a policy, regulation, or program design
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Science
Background research or policy scans to support internal teams
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Delivery
Written submissions to consultations or regulatory processes
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Capital Mobilisation
Co-hosted roundtables to align stakeholders
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Capital Mobilisation
Briefings that translate pilot data into policy options
Policy Primers
Accessible introductions to complex policy areas for municipal staff, advocates, and decision-makers who need to get up to speed quickly.
Exploring Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Financing in Ontario
Policy Comments
Measuring the Economic Health Benefits of Tailpipe Emission Standards
Policy Comments
Enhancing the Home Renovation Savings Program
Policy Comments
2026 Federal Pre-Budget Submission
Policy Comments
The Economic Health Benefits of the EV Availability Standard
Policy Comments
Work with us
If you're working on climate policy at any level of government we'd like to hear from you.
Non-partisan analysis shaped by climate science and field experience.
- Government climate policy at any level
- Government produced Researcher
- Sustainability Leads
- University Research Teams in the GTHA
How we work
Engagements range from a quick policy scan to a multi-month submission process
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Providing feedback on a policy, regulation, or program design
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Background research or policy scans to support internal teams
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Written submissions to consultations or regulatory processes
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Co-hosted roundtables to align stakeholders
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Briefings that translate pilot data into policy options
FAQs
What's new?
Our policy work continues to focus on actionable analysis for governments — grounded in GTHA data, industry listening, and implementation experience from TAF programs.
What kinds of policy engagements do you take on?
Engagements range from a quick policy scan to a multi-month submission process, including consultations, briefs, convenings, and evidence translation.
Who do you work with?
We work with governments at any level, sustainability leads, researchers, and university teams across the GTHA who need non-partisan climate policy analysis.
Is your advice partisan?
No. Our advice is non-partisan and shaped by climate science, regional data, and what practitioners report from the field.
How do I start a conversation?
Contact the Policy Team through our contact form. Most partnerships begin with a conversation to assess fit and scope.
Where can I find Policy Primers?
Policy Primers are listed on this page and in Resources. They are short introductions designed for staff and decision-makers who need to get up to speed quickly.
How do you use industry input?
We convene and listen to installers, manufacturers, utilities, and other practitioners so recommendations reflect real-world implementation constraints.
Can you support municipal climate plans?
Yes. We provide evidence, modelling context, and implementation lessons that help municipalities strengthen climate action plans and standards.
Who is on the delivery team?
A primary contact and core delivery team lead each engagement, with senior oversight and specialists brought in as needed.
