Just launched: Carbon Emissions Inventory 2024
Building emissions reporting and performance standards are showing strong early results in Vancouver and NYC— but only one city is staying the course. Rolling back these policies risks both climate action and affordability progress.
Canada’s newly released 2025 National Model Codes mark a turning point in how the country looks at building performance. The 2025 model codes send a clear message that Canada is moving toward a unified, modern regulatory framework for buildings.
After two years of extensive consultation with stakeholders on the details of a Building Emissions Performance Standard (BEPS) bylaw, it is time for the City of Toronto to resume consultations and approve a BEPS bylaw.
A review of the best practices and existing policies to protect affordability in Toronto’s Building Emissions Performance Standards.
The passing of Bill 17 is disappointing but there’s still an opportunity to shape what comes next.
Read TAF’s statement on Bill 17, the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, which risks limiting green standards.
Today, Toronto City Council officially adopted the City’s 2025 budget. This year, for the first time, the budget development included a new carbon budget process.
How can we make building retrofits faster, easier, and less expensive? Keith Burrows, Director, Low-Carbon Buildings, takes us on a journey of insulation that goes on the outside of an existing building.
Our latest retrofit diary from Kaitlin Carroll, Retrofit Services Manager, offers practical considerations and explores how thoughtful planning can ensure extreme heat bylaws benefit both building owners and tenants.
New YWCA building in Hamilton shows what’s possible when resident health, comfort, and the climate are put first. We interviewed key players from the design and project teams and took a tour of the facilities. Take a peek to find out how they did it.
