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Internationally renowned sustainable energy expert delivering public talk
2023-01-18
Speaker, author, and award-winning innovator Søren Hermansen will deliver a public talk on building an energy positive Island. “Hermansen won the Goteborg award - known as the environmental version of the Nobel prize - for his work with sustainable energy and he inspired Samsø Island to...
Help for Island residents to find Net Zero funding
2022-12-09
A new website will help Islanders find funding to save them money on their energy bills. The Net Zero Funding Navigator page asks Islanders a series of questions about their unique situation and directs them to specific rebates and incentives that are right for them. “We have a lot of funding...
Province releases climate adaptation roadmap
2022-10-27
The Government of Prince Edward Island’s Climate Adaptation Plan provides a concrete plan for the province to better prepare for the future while lessening climate change’s impacts on Island residents. After receiving more than 500 responses from people through online surveys, public engagement...
Bike rebate seals the deal for a special birthday present
2022-09-08
Piper was thrilled to get her new bike for her birthday, but her Mom Ashley was more excited that she was able to get a rebate when it was purchased. Ashley Pineau said she had been thinking about the new bike as a birthday present and when she saw the government rebate, "that sealed the deal...
Molly signs off from the Net Zero Cruiser
2022-09-01
After a summer of driving the Net Zero electric vehicle and spreading the message of the importance of energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Molly Doyle is saying goodbye. Our Net Zero Ambassador is heading to university, but she had a few insights about the lessons learned from...
Sharing the message about PEI’s energy efficiency programs
2022-08-15
There has never been a better time to make your home energy efficient. And our Net Zero Ambassadors Aaron Walsh, Johnny MacKenzie, Brandon MacQuillan and Julia Doiron are going door-to-door across the province spreading that message and sharing with Islanders information on the Path to Net Zero...
Government releases Irrigation Strategy and approves Water Act regulation change
2022-06-03
Government committed to the development of a sustainable irrigation strategy last summer when enacting the, Water Act, . The strategy was written in collaboration with stakeholders and with input from Islanders. The final document is now being released. In the spring of 2021, a new draft amendment...
Province announces expanded eligibility for Free Heat Pump Program, New Free Hot Water Heater and Insulation Programs
2022-05-19
The Government of Prince Edward Island has announced further initiatives to provide Islanders with long term solutions to their energy needs and address the cost of heating and cooling their homes. The existing Free Heat Pump Program will expand eligibility to include income qualified Islanders...
Donations to help Reach Foundation refurbish and recycle bikes for youth
2022-05-12
Government recently presented The Reach Foundation with a donation of $25,000 to assist them in setting up a bicycle refurbishing and recycling program. The Reach Foundation is a safe, stigma free environment for youth who are transitioning from mental health and addiction treatment to recovery...
Islanders invited to share input as Adaptation Plan is being developed
2022-04-26
In the fall, government committed to developing an Adaptation Plan to ensure Prince Edward Island is working towards a future that is resilient to the impacts of climate change. “We are taking action on climate change and our Net-Zero Framework will help us reduce GHG emissions—the cause of climate...