A TAF interview with Toronto Hydro’s Julia McNally, Director of Climate Action at Toronto Hydro, on how the utility is preparing for BEPS.
How ready for heat pumps is Toronto Hydro?
Tag: building retrofits
Introducing a new financial planning tool for condos
TAF has developed an exciting new tool for condo buildings to improve financial planning for building upgrades: Enhanced Reserve Fund Studies.
The right metric for Toronto’s BEPS
For Toronto’s Building Emissions Performance Standards bylaw to succeed, getting the metric right is an important consideration for building owners. We’ve made our recommendation on the best choice for Toronto.
Deep Retrofit Diary: Innovative technologies increase productivity
By integrating innovative technologies into an ambitious retrofit project, we minimized construction time and allowed residents to remain in their homes. Get the latest updates in our Retrofit Diary.
Financing opportunities for building retrofits are growing
There are many reasons to retrofit your building, including enhanced returns and regulatory compliance, such as for Toronto’s upcoming Building Emissions Performance Standards, but access to financing is a common barrier. We’ve compiled advice from these experts to help you navigate what’s best for your project.
We thrive in better buildings – how a new bylaw could transform retrofits in the GTHA
The City of Toronto is introducing Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPS) to tackle building-related carbon emissions.
Lowering emissions, raising up equity – perspectives on Toronto’s building policy
Toronto’s emerging BEPS policy needs to be well-designed and informed by representative stakeholders and rightsholders regarding equity impacts.
What building types will be included in Toronto’s building emissions performance standards?
One of the most important questions in designing a BEPS is which types and sizes of buildings should be included.
Commercial real estate has everything to gain from building emissions performance standards
The commercial real estate sector should be excited about Toronto moving forward with its Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPS) policy.
More efficient homes plus new local jobs can create lasting affordability
Community benefits strategies for major public infrastructure projects are increasingly in play.
