A change to regulations under the Environmental Protection Act means a new program will be in place in the province to collect and recycle agricultural plastics. Prince Edward Island will be the first province in the Atlantic region with a regulated extended producer...
Canada and Prince Edward Island are working together to take climate action and find solutions to help Canadians save money, reduce energy waste, create jobs, and support healthy communities. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay—on behalf of the...
Islanders with innovative ideas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate change, and strengthen community resilience can now apply for support through the Prince Edward Island Climate Challenge Fund. The fund provides financial support for projects that help...
With the help of provincial funding from the Climate Challenge Fund, Islanders are working on 10 new and innovative projects to help combat climate change impacts. The goal of the fund is to empower people of various backgrounds, experiences, and expertise, working across sectors...
PEI’s Forestry Commission has released recommendations on the biomass sector. “I appreciate the diligence of the commission in recognizing that recent developments in the biomass sector needed urgent analysis and I am reviewing their recommendations with department staff. I share...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is asking Islanders to provide input on a reliable, affordable, and accountable energy future for the province. The PEI Energy Blueprint Discussion Paper, developed to show the status of energy in PEI, will kick off a public engagement...
Islanders are working on 16 new and innovative projects as we deal with climate change, thanks to PEI’s climate challenge fund, and government is now calling for new applications. The goal of the Climate Challenge Fund is to empower people of different backgrounds, experiences...
New changes to regulations under the Renewable Energy Act give the province clear authority to issue development permits for renewable energy developments. “We need to invest heavily in renewables, and our government is prepared to do that. We can’t wait multiple years to do the...
Prince Edward Island’s new energy strategy will create jobs, stimulate the economy, and put money into the pockets of Islanders. The 10-year plan aims to develop a stronger, more sustainable, and resilient province. It focuses on energy efficiency, conservation, and generating...
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...