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Climate and Affordable Housing can be Tackled Together

Reflections from Canada Home Energy Justice 2025

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Students Take on the Future of Clean Energy at Kanata North

Student hackathon explores how Kanata North Tech Park can become a leading Clean Energy Resilience District

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Can Ottawa Become Canada’s Most Housing-Friendly City?

OCAF submission to the City of Ottawa’s Housing Plan

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OCAF Bids ‘Au Revoir’ to Founding Executive Director Steve Winkelman

OCAF bids a fond farewell to founding Executive Director Steve Winkelman

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Sutcliffe: Ottawa Needs ‘Reliable, Clean’ Grid to Remain World-Class City

Ottawa’s Mayor provides compelling case for localizing and decarbonizing energy supply

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Action Alert: Help us Keep Local Green Building Standards

Ontario’s proposed Bill 17 puts local green building standards at risk. Learn why its important to keep these standards in the hands of municipalities.

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Urban Sustainability Champion Cherise Burda Joins OCAF as Executive Director

Burda brings a wealth of climate, housing, transportation and energy experience to the Ottawa Climate Action Fund.

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Fill it First Housing Cuts Climate Pollution 35-50%, Makes Life More Affordable

Compact urban development is one of the biggest opportunities for cities to reduce climate pollution while making life more affordable. Fill It First strategies that house more people on existing residential lots can cut GHG emissions by 35-50%.

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Unlocking Opportunity by Turning Ottawa’s Economic Crown Jewel Emerald Green

Ottawa’s Kanata North Tech Park is driving economic growth and has a growing demand for energy services. OCAF is working with partners to meet this demand in a clean, resilient way.

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