The Ontario government is proposing to open up a new financing option for energy and water efficiency upgrades in commercial and multifamily buildings.

Reference in U.S. statute makes the ENERGY STAR program resistant to a sudden takedown, but still vulnerable to coordinated efforts through legislative channels.

Toronto could join the slate of North American jurisdictions that impose thresholds for allowable greenhouse gas emissions from buildings sometime later this year.

The Toronto Atmospheric Fund's Bryan Purcell explains why Toronto's Green Standard asks more from developers working in the city, and how Toronto compares to other municipalities around the world.