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Feedback shows Islanders are focused on clean, affordable and reliable energy
2023-12-18
Feedback received, through input from hundreds of Islanders and over 60 community, energy and environmental stakeholders about the future of energy in PEI, has been compiled in a new report.
The information gathered in the PEI Energy Blueprint - What We Heard Report will help inform an updated...
Input needed to develop PEI’s energy blueprint
2023-05-12
The Government of PEI invites Island residents to take part in one of five upcoming workshops to help develop the province's energy blueprint.
Learn more about the options available to power and heat the Island, PEI’s current energy mix and join the conversation on how to ensure the province can...
For Ryan Shaw, an electric vehicle is the best way to go
2023-05-08
Ryan Shaw is the proud owner of a 2022 Electric Vehicle (EV) – the Chevrolet Bolt, and he loves it!
“When it came time to get a new car, I started doing the research,” he said. “The cost of gas was a big factor for me. I was spending $100 a week on gas, and I knew it was only going to get higher...
Sustainable communities - request for expression of interest
2021-02-11
The sustainable communities initiative encourages interested communities to explore opportunities for energy generation models that suits their unique needs. This could consist of micro-scale electricity generation, centralized heating and cooling, cogeneration, community energy efficiency, or...
Province looking for input and bold ideas from Islanders to help reach Net Zero energy use
2020-10-20
The province is asking Islanders to submit their bold ideas about ways to reach the goal of Net Zero energy consumption by 2030.
Net Zero energy consumption means that the total amount of energy used is roughly equal to the amount of renewable energy created. In order to reach Net Zero, several...
Looking for sustainable community champions
2020-02-26
A collaborative approach to energy generation will help Island communities take the lead on how they fuel their homes and businesses.
Building on lessons learned from sustainable energy models in Samso Island and in Gottingen, Germany, government is now looking for community champions to develop...
Oil and Gas Exploration in Prince Edward Island
2019-11-19
There are pockets of natural gas deposits under Prince Edward Island, but their exact size and location is unknown because only 20 exploratory wells have been drilled on and around the province.
Where can I find exploratory well data for PEI?
Contact the Energy and Minerals Division for...
Online tool will help Islanders reduce energy costs
2017-10-11
Investing in infrastructure -
Prince Edward Island is the first Canadian jurisdiction to provide residents free access to a new online tool that will help lower their energy bills.
The MyEnergyXpert platform can help homes and business reduce their energy usage, save money, and shrink their...
Energy minister meets with federal, provincial colleagues
2017-08-16
Investing in Infrastructure -
Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar showcased Prince Edward Island’s innovations when she met with federal, provincial, and territorial energy ministers last weekend.
The Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference (EMMC) in Saint Andrews, New...