Our homes and buildings are vital to our wellbeing, social connectivity and economy — but they are also Canada’s third-largest source of emissions. In Toronto, building sector emissions are by far the greatest source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 58 per cent of total community-wide emissions. Natural gas, used mostly for space and water heating, continues to be the largest source of buildings sector emissions in Toronto.
THR is aligned with and supports the City’s accelerated TransformTO Net Zero climate action strategy and goal to reduce City-wide greenhouse gas emissions in all sectors to net zero by 2040, including all homes and buildings.
Helping Toronto communities upgrade their residents’ homes helps homeowners save on their energy bills, enhances their comfort and health, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and can future proof homes against extreme climate events.