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April 2019. Government of Ontario. We support Ontario’s proposed amendments to Ethanol in Gasoline regulations as measures to reduce the carbon footprint of fuels. Increasing the use of renewable fuels forms a crucial part of Ontario’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and slow the escalating impacts of climate change. Renewable fuel producers are […]
February 2019. Government of Canada. The Atmospheric Fund collaborated with Clean Energy Canada, David Suzuki Foundation, and Pembina Institute, with support from other environmental organizations, to submit a joint letter to Environment Minister Catherine McKenna in response to the 2018 Regulatory Design Paper. We have proposed recommendations on key policy elements of the regulatory design, including […]
February 2019. Government of Canada. The Atmospheric Fund commends Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) for its leadership in developing a Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) that targets transportation, buildings, and industry to achieve 30 million tonnes of emission reductions annually by 2030. Our policy submission responds to the 2018 Regulatory Design Paper and focuses on […]
January 2019. Government of Canada. Here are our insights and comments on the Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance (Environment and Climate Change Canada)’s interim report on Sustainable Finance. TAF is particularly pleased that the Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance has identified investment in energy efficiency retrofits of existing buildings as a priority opportunity which should be […]
January 2019. Government of Ontario. Climate change is among the greatest threats facing Ontario and the world today. Strong provincial action on climate change presents promising opportunities to create local jobs and drive Ontario’s future economic prosperity while protecting our environment. TAF submitted a response to Ontario’s Environment Plan to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
