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Efficiency incentives available to Islander farmers
2020-12-04
Investing in energy efficiency will reduce energy consumption and help manage farm operation costs.
Farmers are eligible to receive rebates for upgrading to energy efficient LED lighting and energy efficient equipment like heat pumps.
“Farming and agriculture are a large part of our Island...
Nominate an environmental change-maker for an award
2020-11-18
Nominations are open for the environmental awards recognizing Islanders who make outstanding contributions to protecting and enhancing Prince Edward Island’s environment.
There are three award categories: individual, organization and school. Nominations are open until January 15, 2021 at...
Climate coordinators will help prepare the Island for a changing future
2020-11-06
Every provincial government department now has a designated climate change coordinator to help with the province’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and plan for climate change.
“As an Island province, climate change touches every single one of us. Part of government’s vision is to see...
More signs marking electric vehicle parking and charging stations will be added across the Island
2020-10-30
The province has approved regulations under the Highway Traffic Act so that electric vehicle parking and charging stations can be clearly marked and more visible to Islanders.
The new signage regulations are a positive step in providing Islanders with clarity around where electric vehicle parking...
12 organizations to host climate change interns in 2021
2020-10-26
Twelve organizations from all sectors across Prince Edward Island will host 15 interns and build climate change expertise in 2021 as part of the ClimateSense Professional Internship Program.
The program provides funding for recent post-secondary graduates to work with host organizations in both...
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...
Climate Challenge Fund supports Island innovation
2020-10-19
A new provincial fund will support creativity and community-led solutions to address climate change.
A $3-million commitment being delivered over the next three years, the Climate Challenge Fund will provide up to $100,000 to support projects that either reduce greenhouse gas emissions or help...
Islanders challenged to reduce food waste during Waste Reduction Week
2020-10-16
Many Islanders will likely be shocked to know that each person in Canada is responsible for about 85 kilograms of food waste each year, that food waste and loss is responsible for roughly eight per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change, and the amount of food we waste is...
Support healthy Island forests for a healthy future
2020-09-24
As part of National Forest Week, Islanders are encouraged to take time to recognize the importance of Island forests and trees to their own health and the Island’s future.
“National Forest Week is a time for all Islanders to appreciate the great benefits that trees provide us – clean air,...
Eastern Kings Wind Farm receives provincial approval subject to conditions
2020-09-02
Minister of Environment, Water and Climate Change Natalie Jameson approved the Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation’s Eastern Kings Wind Farm project under the Environmental Protection Act, subject to 17 conditions that include ongoing monitoring of the impact to the environment.
“This...