Krithi Shankhari outlines how a C-PACE program could work for borrowers and municipalities by balancing oversight and flexibility.
Expanding property assessed financing to meet the needs of Ontario building owners
Tag: energy efficiency
Ontario’s Bill 98 undermines energy affordability and independence
Bryan Purcell, VP Policy and Programs, responds to Ontario’s Bill 98, the Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026.
U.S. policy shifts shouldn’t destabilize Canada’s environmental regulations
Samia Anwer, Climate Policy Coordinator, writes that Canada must decouple its regulatory direction from the United States.
Canada sprints past the U.S. on appliance efficiency
Samia Anwer, Climate Policy Analyst, discusses the latest amendment to the Energy Efficiency Act and why raising the bar on efficiency standards for everyday appliances is one of the most impactful policy tools to-date.
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.
Leading developers are proving what’s possible in green buildings
The Toronto Green Standard has motivated leading developers to push the envelope and innovate with efficient, creative new buildings.
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.
