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: renewable energy
Federal tax credits open new doors for municipal and Indigenous clean energy projects
Chris Caners explains the fundamentals of the new federal Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit.
Virtual net-metering is a win for industry. It could be a win for everyone
Ontario’s latest Corporate Power Purchase Agreement is a good step towards a more modern and responsive electricity system, writes Taric Somani, Clean Electrification Junior Analyst, but expanding it to other customers and clean technologies would spread the benefits further.
Making rooftop solar work for Ontarians: strengthening the Home Renovation Savings program
Laura McCloskey, Climate Policy Coordinator, explains why allowing net-metering for all rebated solar programs can maximize the potential and impact of Ontario’s new Home Renovation Savings Program.
This red tape is blocking climate action
Evan Wiseman, Climate Policy Senior Manager, recommends how regulators can unlock significant job growth and efficiency by removing barriers to clean energy technologies.
Ontario shouldn’t backtrack on its commitment to non-emitting electricity
With affordable options available, Ontario can meet growing electricity demand without ramping up fossil fuels. TAF urges the government to priortize clean, renewable energy, ensuring Ontario’s energy strategy remains aligned with its climate commitments.
Large buildings are using less energy. Why are their emissions going up?
Research and Innovation Analyst, Patrick Ronan, dives into what the latest Ontario’s Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB) is showing and why we are missing a key opportunity to advance the decarbonization of the building sector.
Ivey Foundation models leadership in environmental grantmaking and impact investing
CEO Julia Langer reflects on TAF’s long relationship with the Ivey Foundation and their leadership and legacy in responsible investing.
Calling on cities to protect a clean electricity future
On February 16, the federal government released a discussion paper, proposing several changes to the CER. While some of these would provide helpful flexibility in the regulation, altogether they would represent a significant undermining of the policy. Municipalities have a powerful influence and can support the CER in three ways.
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.
