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Energy efficiency on the airwaves

Profit Magazine is using on-line new-media and has teamed up with Bank of Montreal to produce a series called Business Coach Podcasts.  David Arkell of 360 Energy, a good friend of TAF, was featured on a podcast touting the benefits … Continue reading

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TAF supports “BlackOutSpeakOut” campaign

On June 4, TAF is joining with organizations representing millions of Canadians in the BlackOutSpeakOut Campaign, darkening our websites to protest new measures aimed at silencing the voices of Canadians committed to two core Canadian values: a healthy environment and … Continue reading

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Annual meeting event highlights partners, results

About 100 partners and colleagues gathered at City Hall for Toronto Atmospheric Fund’s annual meeting event last week.  No motions or voting involved – the Board represents the members and the City is our majority ‘shareholder’ – but a chance … Continue reading

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Money and mission can go hand-in-hand

Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) has selected two sustainability-focused firms to manage the equity portfolio of our endowment fund.  Award-winning Generation Investment Management LLP, co-founded by former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore, is a research-driven fund with $6.9 Billion under management.  Greenchip … Continue reading

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Avoiding grid infrastructure costs with…conservation

The state of Toronto’s electricity infrastructure has been the focus of attention recently, especially the aging wires and transformers and the fraught application, decision, reaction, re-application involving Toronto Hydro and Ontario Energy Board.  Here’s what Con Edison – a large, … Continue reading

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