Funding is now available to assist with clearing Fiona-felled trees on essential forest access roads and on small woodlots that may pose a fire risk to nearby urban areas and infrastructure. The Hurricane Fiona Forestry Recovery Program is open to small forestry businesses and...
Plans for the Cleantech Park in Georgetown, which include the Cleantech Innovation Centre (CIC), were made public today. CIC will house the Cleantech Academy, a joint initiative between Holland College and UPEI. Students will work collaboratively with local industry to develop...
There are different requirements for vendors depending on what kind of pesticides you sell. What are Self-Select Domestic Class Pesticides? These pesticides require no dilution or mixing prior to use. Typically, they are sold in a volume or weight of less that one litre or one...
Individuals or companies that want to buy a non-domestic class pesticide, can do so with a Pesticide Applicator Certificate. If they don't have this certificate, they must have a Pesticide Purchase Permit. These permits are only issued to licensed pesticide application businesses...
The PEI government is encouraging business and community organizations across the province to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations targeted for business and public use. PEI electric vehicle charger funding will support up to 75% of eligible costs for business, academic and community organizations in PEI to install commercial EV chargers in public parking areas, workplaces, light-duty vehicle fleet parking, and designated multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs). More detail is offered under definitions below. How do I access EV charger funding? Read through the eligibility below and...
Lawn care companies must meet certain requirements to operate in Prince Edward Island. What licenses and certifications are required? A lawn care company must hold a valid Class E (landscape) Pesticide Application Business License if they wish to apply pesticides. A company...
Use this search tool to find contractors that can provide services for your home, farm or business. These contractors are part of efficiencyPEI's Network of Excellence, which ensures they meet provincial regulations and standards. You can search for a specific contractor or...
Sandra Moore will head up the province’s Clean Tech Innovation Centre, which will be based in the new Clean Tech Park in Georgetown. The Clean Tech Innovation Centre will be PEI’s future home for clean technology innovation, business, and energy. It will also house the province’s...
Local experts have begun their work on advising government on matters about climate change. The ten members of the Net Zero Advisory Committee had their first meeting recently and spoke about how the local impacts of climate change are an increasingly prominent feature in each of...
Where does the energy from this wind farm go? The power from the Wind Farm is sold to Maritime Electric for use by PEI customers only. Construction of the Wind Farm The Hermanville/Clearspring site was constructed after environmental and regulatory approvals were met, and...