Climate-Economy Summit Plots Course to a Prosperous, Low-Carbon Future
Business, Community Leaders Build Climate Solutions, Affordable Housing into Ottawa’s Economic Future
Wastewater Energy Transfer Can Boost GHG Reductions at LeBreton Development
OCAF funded Envari to conduct a Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET) research study to assess the potential to heat and cool a new 600,000 ft² residential development at the Library Parcel in Lebreton Flats, Ottawa. The study scope was to assess the technical, financial and emissions potential and feasibility to deploy a larger WET system beyond […]
Priority Municipal Actions to Enable Zero Emission Vehicle Adoption
The City of Ottawa has declared a climate emergency and it is clear that we need to transform our community to fight climate change. Ottawa’s Energy Evolution plan is an ambitious plan in response to the climate crisis. Transportation is the second largest emitting sector, which means we need to take bold action to lower […]
Economic, Social & Environmental Benefits of Smart Growth
Affordability, Health, Prosperity, Sustainability, Resilience By: Steve Winkelman Originally published on Green Resilience Strategies. Before deciding to buy a particular house you do your homework on the state of repair, the heating costs, property taxes, closing fees, insurance, etc. Certainly you know the asking price! Smart investment requires assessment of full lifecycle costs: upfront capital […]
Year One Turns OCAF Vision into Reality
After guiding the Ottawa Climate Action Fund through a year of planning and organization, Advisory Board Co-Chairs Brian Toller and Tracey Clark are breathing a sigh of relief that the heavy lifting is done—and the stage is set for their hard work to translate into action and results. “The first year was like any other […]