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: finance
Retrofit financing exists — now we need policy, too
As demand for more efficient and resilient buildings grows across the country, there are two pieces needed to realize these benefits: financing support for building owners and regulation to drive retrofits.
Investing in housing for the future
Farrah Chan explores how Build Canada Homes, a new federal initiative, can help to address both the housing and climate crises.
Investing for climate and the tough search for the right deals
We’re seeing a lot of deal flow in the impact investing space but finding quality deals that achieve the intended impact can be a challenge. Tracy Haynes, TAF’s Investor Partnerships Manager provides insights and experiences about how transparency, patience, and partnerships can unlock new opportunities.
Three things no one is telling you about the business case for retrofits
Open up your spreadsheets, it’s time for some fun with business case analysis…
Beyond financing: how workforce capacity can support big investments
As we seek to “build back better,” even capital markets have a role to play by investing in a fair, responsible recovery.
Removing the upfront cost of retrofits
TAF and Efficiency Capital are making it easy for building owners to improve a building’s energy efficiency without spending any money upfront.
Despite setbacks in the U.S., global green investments soar in 2017
While the U.S. federal government stepped back on climate change leadership, the rest of the world held steadfast on the shift towards a low-carbon economy. Clean technologies such as electric vehicles and renewable energy are competing well, outperforming most other sectors. Nothing trumps good economics – and the future looks bright for green investments.
TransformTO: Full funding is critical for climate action
When it comes to meeting Toronto’s climate targets, words are not enough. We need to invest to achieve our goals, starting now. That’s why the Council decision on the TransformTO 2018 operating budget is so important. Read TAF’s letter to the City’s Budget Committee.
Best bang for our climate bucks: Looking beyond cost per tonne
Would anyone ditch all fruits and vegetables and switch to a carbs-only diet because it’s the cheapest? Obviously not. Likewise, governments shouldn’t solely focus on cost per tonne of emissions reduced when it comes to investing public dollars in climate action. A nuanced approach is what we need.
