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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...
Climate Challenge Fund supports Island innovation
2022-04-13
Sixteen groups will receive over a million dollars through PEI’s Climate Challenge Fund to help Islanders adapt to climate change, develop new technologies and opportunities, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in innovative ways. The goal of the Climate Challenge Fund is to empower people of...
Province confirms first case of Avian Influenza in Bald Eagle
2022-03-02
The Province is confirming a single case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI), subtype H5N1, has been found in a bald eagle on PEI’s north shore. Highly pathogenic AI is a very serious bird disease that can be diagnosed in wild and domestic flocks, and spreads easily and quickly. This...
Government releases net zero plan
2022-02-17
Last Fall, Government announced the most ambitious climate target in the country; to be Net Zero by 2040. Today, Government released its plan on how to help guide industry, business and all Islanders to get there. The plan,, 2040 Net Zero Framework, “Accelerating our transition to a clean,...
Province partners with Canadian Home Builders’ Association of PEI to help reach net zero
2022-01-21
The province is working alongside the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of PEI (CHBA-PEI) to provide training to Island builders. Training sessions will help builders learn important information on how to build more efficient homes. The four-day training will be held virtually from Monday,...
Province provides Watershed Alliance with $2 million in funding
2022-01-12
The province is providing the PEI Watershed Alliance with $2 million so that individual member groups can apply for project funding. The funding will go to the Alliance and individual member groups will apply to the Alliance to receive the funding. The intent is that the new money will allow...
Province offers free water testing for well water
2021-12-30
The province is offering Islanders free well water testing beginning January 1, 2022. Islanders with residential well water will be able to access free bacterial and general chemistry testing for their drinking water. Bacterial testing is encouraged at least once a year and general chemistry...
Climate Challenge Fund supports Island innovation
2021-11-12
Fourteen groups will receive over a million dollars through PEI’s Climate Challenge Fund to help Islanders adapt to climate change, develop new technologies and opportunities, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in innovative ways. The goal of the Climate Challenge Fund is to empower people of...