March 2024. Government of Canada. TAF submitted the following comments and recommendations to Environment and Climate Change Canada regarding the proposed changes to the Clean Electricity Regulations. While some amendments offer flexibility, collectively, we’re concerned that they have significant potential to weaken the regulation in its ability to achieve Canada’s net-zero goals if too many […]
Publication Type: Policy Comments
Environmental Registry of Ontario – Corporate Power Purchase Agreements
February 2024. Government of Ontario. TAF submitted comments on proposed amendments related to the treatment of corporate power purchase agreements – ERO #019-7853. TAF welcomes the proposed amendments as an opportunity to advance the adoption of clean energy and reduce emissions across Ontario. However, we advise that the government give careful consideration to how to […]
Environmental Registry Submission on Pathways to Decarbonization Study
May 2023. Government of Ontario. TAF submitted these comments to the IESO on their Pathways to Decarbonization (P2D) study. TAF included the following recommendations: Ontario should immediately prioritize demand-side optimization through energy efficiency and demand-responsive DERs, with an expanded role for LDCs and municipalities, a cost-effective strategy that should form a central pillar of its […]
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 […]
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 […]
Submission on Sustainable New Communities Program for Brampton
April 2022. City of Brampton. TAF submitted this letter in support of the Sustainable New Communities Program. We strongly recommend Council implement these important guidelines for significant emissions reductions, and to help the City achieve its climate goals.
Submission on Green Development and Environmental Design Guidelines for Ajax
April 2022. Town of Ajax. TAF submitted this letter in support of Ajax’s proposed Green Development and Environmental Design Guidelines (GDEDG). We strongly recommend Council implement these important guidelines for significant emissions reductions, and to help the Town achieve its climate goals.
Comments on the Ontario Building Code updates
March 2022. Government of Ontario. Given that the Ontario Building Code (OBC) is only updated every five to seven years, TAF urges strengthening the code with this update–cycle to ensure Ontario doesn’t fall further behind on reaching its climate targets for the coming decade. Read recommendations.
Comments on OEB’s Optional Enhanced Time of Use (TOU) Rate
March 2022. Government of Ontario. TAF supports the OEB’s proposed structure involving low overnight rates and higher on-peak rates. The proposed rate changes will be effective in both lowering electricity costs for ratepayers and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
2022 Federal Budget Recommendations
March 2022. Government of Canada. TAF submitted recommendations urging the federal government to investment in areas with potential for dramatic reduction in carbon emissions, helping us achieve our climate targets: Funding for Retrofit Accelerator Fund, reducing energy poverty across Canada, funding to electrify transportation, ensuring clean affordable energy for all. These investments will improve the […]
