Monthly Archives: March 2013

Looking to retrofit your building with a geo-exchange system?

If you are considering an energy efficiency retrofit and potentially a geo-exchange heating/cooling system, TAF may be able to provide some technical and financial support. Our priority is to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, and multi-unit buildings are … Continue reading

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Fostering Neighbourhood Sustainability – An Uphill Battle

As government incentive support dwindles, can community groups step in to take the lead on stimulating deep home energy retrofits and other local climate actions? The Sustainable Neighbourhoods Summit put on last week by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation … Continue reading

Posted in Energy efficiency | Tagged crowd funding, crowdsourcing, , home energy retrofits, LIC financing, neighbourhood actions, retrofit financing, sustainability; sustainable cities; sustainable neighbourhoods | 1 Comment

Volunteers make TAF tick

TAF’s Volunteer Apreciation event is an opportunity to recognize and thank the many and incredible volunteers who help advance local, low-carbon solutions.  Not everyone could be there and it was a slushy night, so my remarks below and some photos will extend the … Continue reading

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