Knowing more about the forest sector in PEI will help government shape policies and programs that support the Island forests. Forests, Fish and Wildlife staff will be meeting with local forestry companies to collect information on the impact of the sector throughout the province...
Tackling climate change now and in the future will require our best ideas, ingenuity and enterprise. We need viable, long-term solutions as we work to achieve our target of being the first province in Canada to reach net zero. What is cleantech? Cleantech is any process, product...
Minister's Report on Climate Change - Risk and Progress Toward Targets 2023-2024 and supporting materials
Island business, organizations, academic institutions and communities developing clean technology may be eligible for funding through the Cleantech Research and Innovation Fund (CRIF). CRIF will provide up to $500,000 for research and development of a product, service or process that achieves any of the following CRIF program pillars: Reduce negative environmental impact by significantly improving energy efficiency and switching fuel sources; Sustainably enhance grid resiliency; Develop sustainable use of resources; Create non-emitting and/or renewable energy; or Enhance environmental...
“What the heck is cleantech?” Sandra Moore laughs as she repeats the question that she has been asked many times since taking on her role as director of the Cleantech Academy and Innovation Centre with the provincial government. “It is a good question. I like to think of it as...
A new fund will help with the research and development costs for Island cleantech projects. The Cleantech Research and Innovation Fund will provide up to $500,000 to PEI businesses, educational institutions, or Indigenous communities for research and development that contributes...
Prince Edward Island Forestry Industry Capacity Report
Information on the Cleantech Research and Innovation and guidelines on information required to apply.
As stipulated in the Net-zero Carbon Act, the Minister shall prepare a report on climate change risks and progress made toward targets, beginning with a report for 2021 and continuing with a report for each subsequent year. This is the report for the 2022-2023 fisca
The provincial government is providing $5 million to support 27 new active transportation projects in communities across Prince Edward Island. The Active Transportation Fund has supported projects that encourage more walking and biking since 2020, resulting in over 100 new active...