Existing building performance has been historically challenging to regulate, but that’s changing with the recent proliferation of mandatory building performance standards (BPS) across North America.
A new building policy approach that’s working
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Putting high-rises on a low-carbon diet
GLOBE AND MAIL: Policy paper published last year by U of T, City of Toronto, The Atmospheric Fund and Mantle Developments calls for the regulation of embodied carbon as well as the development of standardized ways of measuring these emissions.
Toronto climate priorities every mayoral candidate should get behind
Toronto’s next leader should put fast, effective climate action at the centre of the city’s cornerstone strategies for economic development, housing, transportation, health, and more. VP Bryan Purcell discusses three practical actions needed.
Climate and quality of life in Canada’s budget 2023
The opportunity for Canada to support vibrant, low-carbon cities is upon us with budget season underway. TAF’s 2023 federal budget recommendations emphasize key investments in heat pumps, EV charging in multi-family buildings, and distributed energy resources.
Doug Ford’s new housing bill guts green building law he voted for as Toronto councillor, say critics
TORONTO STAR – “The Building More Homes Faster Act includes clauses that will inadvertently make future homes more unaffordable and less efficient for Ontarians,” says Bryan Purcell.
Dear election candidates: Climate action means working across issues and regional lines
To handle the complex and intersectional issues that face our region, hopeful new leaders will need to follow the carbon and collaborate.
Breaking ground on a climate-friendly way to heat and cool homes in Toronto
TVO -“It’s really critical that we get all new developments to net-zero or near-zero as soon as possible. Low-carbon district energy is one way to address that challenge,” says Bryan Purcell.
Budget 2022 – urban climate action highlights
The 2022 budget includes funding and investment dollars for key urban climate solutions to help drive down emissions by 2030 and beyond. As always, their impact will depend on effective roll-out, which cities, local utilities and businesses, home and building owners, citizens and organizations like TAF are eager to provide.
Climate and affordability depend on these essential building code updates
Ontario’s building code is only updated every five to seven years, so we can’t afford to miss this opportunity to reduce carbon emissions by building better buildings that are cleaner and more affordable to operate. Read our recommendations to align it with an affordable, net zero future.
Three key climate measures for Toronto’s 2022 budget
Council will vote on the City Budget this Thursday: what do we want to see most? To continue its role as a climate leader, Toronto needs to shift to implementation in top three climate priority areas: Climate Lens Policy, electrification of public bus fleets, and green development standards.
