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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...
Government launches bike and e-bike incentives
2022-06-02
During the Spring sitting of the PEI Legislature, government committed to launching bike and e-bike incentives to support Islanders in their transition away from GHG emitting vehicles on the path to net zero. The bike rebate is an instant rebate offered to PEI residents purchasing a bicycle within...
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: Supporting PEI’s environmental innovators
2022-04-22
The impact of storm surges and coastal erosion is an issue PEI has always faced. But the work of some innovative Islanders, coupled with financial support from government, has helped cushion that impact—literally. “This is a soft approach,” says Kalyee Busniuk, watershed coordinator for the...
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...
Free heat pump program helps Islanders and the environment
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/free-heat-pump-program-helps-islanders-and-the-environment
2022-02-18
Shoveling a path to her oil tank is something Jeannie Dixon says she won’t miss. “My oil tank is at the back of my house,” says the single mother, who lives with her three-year-old daughter in Charlottetown. “To not have to worry about clearing eight feet of snowbanks to get an oil delivery, yeah...
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,...