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Toronto Green Standard |
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The Toronto Green Standard (TGS) is a two-tier set of performance measures with supporting guidelines related to sustainable site and building design for new private and public development.
The standards are designed to work with the regular development approvals and inspections process. As of January 31, 2010 new planning applications are required to document compliance with Tier 1 environmental performance measures.
Applicants who also choose to meet Tier 2, a voluntary higher level of environmental performance, may be eligible for a Development Charge Refund.
Achieving the TGS contributes towards LEED certification. The Toronto LEED Supplement summarizes the similarities and differences between the Toronto Green Standard and LEEDŽ Canada NC 2009 rating system and notes documentation accepted by the City of Toronto.
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What's New! |
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Notice to Clients: 2012 Energy Efficiency Building Code Requirements
Effective January 1, 2012 the new energy efficiency requirements of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) are equivalent to the Toronto Green Standard Tier 1. These new requirements are applicable to all building permit applications submitted after Dec. 31, 2011. Please read the notice.
Drought Tolerant Landscaping: A Resource for Development
This document is a handy reference for professionals working in the development industry to find drought tolerant planting material because reducing the demand for potable water in landscaping and to bring ecological diversity to the landscape is a Tier 1 requirement of the TGS.
Green Buildings Guide
Toronto Green Building Guide in the Fall 2011 issue of Canada Green Building Council Toronto FOCUS magazine was prepared for Green Build conference held in Toronto in October 2011. It's a handy source for information on; City green programs and policies, innovative Toronto companies and Toronto-area projects.
The full-sized map is found on page 13 of 25 of the guide.
High Performance New Construction
A new incentive program offers design assistance and substantial financial incentives for building owners and design decision makers who exceed the electricity efficiency specified in the Ontario Building Code. This program is funded by the Ontario Power Authority and offered by your local electric Utility. Learn more.
Toronto Green Standard Training Presentation
The Toronto Green Standard training presentation was developed by the City and Our Cool Blue Architects.
Part 1 – Background and Implementation
part 2 – TGS Performance Measures training
Sustainable Communities Award
2009 Buildings Award video
The Toronto Green Standard and the Better Buildings Partnership-NC won the 2009 Federation of Canadian Municipalities-CH2M Hill Sustainable Communities Award in the Buildings category, as an example of an innovative project contributing to sustainable community development in Canada.
In this video, several key players speak about the Toronto Green Standard including:
Mayor David Miller, City of Toronto, Joe D'Abramo, Acting Director, Zoning and Environmental Planning, Richard Morris, Manager, Energy Efficiency Office, Eva Ligeti, Executive Director, Clean Air Partnership and Andrew Pride, Vice-President, Minto Group.
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