September 6, 2019 The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) is today announcing an investment of $1.15 million in a $6.45 million project that will reduce carbon emissions, demonstrate the viability of producing renewable natural gas (RNG), and help establish policies to speed its adoption. The project, led by Oakville-based BerQ RNG, involves installing and operating refining equipment […]
Tag: Impact Investing
Turning Industrial Emissions into Food
Catalytic investment from The Atmospheric Fund helps commercialize innovative Canadian technology.
Fall Economic Statement has benefits for urban climate action
New tax incentives from the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement show promise for climate action. Plus, a national Social Finance Fund. Here’s our summary on the TAF blog.
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.
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.
Money on the table: Why investors miss out on the energy efficiency market
Energy efficiency retrofits in Canada represent a multi-billion dollar market opportunity, yet investment levels remain low. TAF’s latest report identifies three market failures that hamper investment and maps out how to overcome them based on international best practices.
Energy efficiency 101: Why do an energy retrofit?
Operating a building is costly – with energy costs usually being the largest variable expense building operators can influence. An energy efficiency retrofit is the best way to reduce these costs. But there are more benefits, our VP of Impact Investing Tim Stoate explains.
Condominium Manager Magazine: Energy Retrofits – Lower Your Operating Costs Through Debt-Free Financing
Condominium Manager Magazine: TAF VP Tim Stoate explains how energy savings performance agreements (ESPA) for energy retrofits can help lower operating costs.
Financing the 21st century: How to follow the money in a low-carbon economy
In the lead up to the GLOBE Capital leadership summit, CEO Mike Gerbis reflects on the challenges and opportunities for investors in today’s low-carbon economy. For two decades Mike has advised Canadian corporations, institutions and government on how to create long-term value by addressing environmental, social and economic risks and opportunities. Deputy Governor of […]
Five principles for unlocking Ontario’s green bank success
When the Ontario Climate Change Action Plan landed last spring, a notable element was the commitment to establish an Ontario green bank to support deployment of low-carbon solutions. Since then, speculation has swirled: what role will it play? How will it be structured? Why another agency? Some of the uncertainty was cleared up in December […]
