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Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation
2024-03-13
There is a growing need for wildfire prevention and mitigation as we continue to move our communities further into the Wildland Urban Interface. The wildland urban interface (WUI) refers to homes and communities that intermingle with wildland fuels. This interface creates heightened risk for forest...
Reporting Wildfires and Forest Fires
2024-03-13
Who do I call to report a wildfire on PEI?
To report a wildfire, forest fire or grass fire emergency, call 911 and include the following information:
Community name where the fire is occurring,
Route number and/or road name,
Civic number of the property where the fire is...
FireSmart
2024-03-12
What is FireSmart?
FireSmart Canada leads the development of resources and programs designed to empower the public and increase neighbourhood resilience to wildfire across Canada.
FireSmart Canada is a national organization, designed to help Canadians understand and mitigate wildfire risks around...
Obtaining a Water and Wastewater Operator Certificate
2024-03-11
Do I need an Operator's Certificate to operate a water or wastewater facility?
You do not need a certificate to operate a water/wastewater system. You do need a certificate to be designated an Operator in Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) of a facility.
What if I do not have a licensed DRC operator...
Injured or Dead Wild Animals
2024-03-07
What should I do if I find a dead wild animal on my property?
Property owners are responsible for disposing of dead wild animals found on their property. Many simply bury the dead animal on their own property. However if you do, be sure to wear protective clothing such as rubber gloves to prevent...
Cleantech on Prince Edward Island
2024-03-07
Tackling climate change now and in the future will require our best ideas, ingenuity and enterprise. We need viable, long-term solutions as we work to achieve our target of being the first province in Canada to reach net zero.
What is cleantech?
Cleantech is any process, product, or service that...
Get the most out of your heat pump
2024-03-06
A heat pump can lower your heating costs considerably and double as a cooling system in the summer. As with any new piece of equipment, your heat pump works best when properly used. Check out our tips on getting the most out of your heat pump.
1. Set and forget!
Settings are the key to great heat...
State of the Forest Report
2024-03-05
Prince Edward Island (PEI) is known for its patchwork of farm fields, sand dunes, and red sandstone cliffs but; in fact, contains more forest than any other landscape. Unlike the rest of Canada, most of PEI’s forests (more than 85%) are privately owned, resulting in unique challenges and benefits...
Home Insulation Rebates
2024-02-16
efficiencyPEI offers grants for the installation of insulation, air sealing improvements as well as ENERGY STAR® windows and doors. Upgrades to the shell of a house (known as a building envelope) protects it from the elements and can yield big savings on heating costs. Upgrades will also make your...
Beverage Container Program
2024-02-14
The Beverage Container Program was established to increase the range of beverage options available to consumers while encouraging the recovery, reuse and recycling of used beverage containers.
What beverage containers are included in the program?
Beverage containers sold, with the exception of...